<p><strong>01500-0013296769</strong></p><p><strong>Controller Opportunity – A Chance to Make an Impact</strong></p><p>Are you a talented and driven accountant ready to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to join a thriving $20M (and growing) manufacturing business that puts employees first, fosters autonomy, and encourages you to build your role your way.</p><p>As the Controller in this dynamic company, you will play an integral part in driving financial success through:</p><ul><li><strong>Budgeting and forecasting</strong> to help leadership plan for the future.</li><li><strong>Tax compliance</strong> mastery, ensuring payroll, sales, and use taxes across IA, NE, and IL are filed properly and efficiently, eliminating unnecessary penalties.</li><li><strong>Big-picture thinking</strong>, stepping in where needed (AP/AR, process improvements, etc.) and finding solutions to challenges like overpayments, credit card management, and key software updates.</li></ul><p>This role goes far beyond numbers—you’ll have the chance to partner with leaders like the plant manager to better understand operations and drive improvements.</p><p>What sets this role apart is the culture: a close-knit team, a hands-on leader passionate about employee appreciation, from team BBQs to thoughtful gestures like gift cards. You’ll have two direct reports in AP and AR and collaborate closely with the employee relations lead who ensures the company’s “employee-first” mindset.</p><p>If you’re self-driven, organized, team-oriented, and ready to roll up your sleeves, this Controller position could be the perfect fit. You’ll thrive if you can handle a no-frills, manufacturing environment full of authenticity and energy—where ideas are welcome, humor is direct, and the opportunity to make a visible impact is endless.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love It Here:</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a company projected to grow to $30M in the next three years.</li><li>Partner with a leadership team that listens, supports, and values their employees.</li><li>Join a happy team that loves what they do—and grow with a business that will challenge and reward you.</li></ul><p>Make this role your own while contributing to a company that takes pride in its hard work, people-first values, and exciting growth trajectory. Are you ready to step in and take the lead?</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Auditor with a background in public accounting to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role offers the opportunity to apply your auditing expertise to assess compliance, evaluate financial records, and deliver accurate reporting. If you thrive in a collaborative and detail-oriented environment, this position is an ideal fit for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough audits to ensure compliance with established financial and regulatory standards.<br>• Evaluate financial statements and records for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting guidelines.<br>• Develop and execute audit plans tailored to specific client needs and organizational objectives.<br>• Lead audit engagements, providing guidance and support to less experienced team members.<br>• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to management or clients.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve discrepancies or issues.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills and industry-specific software to streamline audit processes.<br>• Stay updated on changes in financial reporting standards and industry best practices.<br>• Ensure all audit activities are completed within designated timelines and budgets.
<p>Robert Half is working with a northern Iowa manufacturer in their desire to hire a Senior Financial Analyst who is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and strategic value of financial data across the organization. This role supports both operational and strategic decision-making by delivering insightful analysis, reporting, forecasting, and collaborating with internal teams. This can be a remote role if you do live within driving distance of the company to support occasional onsite requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform comprehensive reviews of trial balances and financial statements to ensure proper classification, completeness, and integrity of data.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and deliver detailed financial reports, summaries, and dashboards to support internal and executive-level decision-making.</li><li>Lead the development and evaluation of annual operating plans and long-term financial forecasts aligned to organizational growth and strategic objectives.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, verify, and report financial data.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to business units on interpreting financial data, fostering transparency and consistency.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on schedule, maintaining documentation required for audit readiness and compliance.</li><li>Contribute to special projects aimed at enhancing financial reporting and data analysis.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Investment Manager to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will oversee the management and monitoring of investment activities across various portfolios, ensuring compliance with fiduciary responsibilities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with committees, consultants, and advisors to optimize investment strategies and performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and supervise investment activities for retirement portfolios with varying levels of experience within Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) plans, ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with committees, consultants, actuaries, and external advisors to develop and refine investment strategies.</p><p>• Prepare and oversee monthly monitoring reports, quarterly updates, and committee materials, ensuring accurate reporting of investment outcomes for all subsidiary portfolios.</p><p>• Provide technical guidance and support to department staff while coordinating activities under the direction of the Senior Director of Investments.</p><p>• Analyze portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to optimize returns while aligning with risk tolerance.</p><p>• Maintain a deep understanding of market trends and financial analysis to support informed investment decision-making.</p><p>• Assist in managing nuclear decommissioning trust funds and foundation portfolios.</p><p>• Ensure all investment activities align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.</p>
<p>POSITION: SAS Reporting Analyst IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW & HIRE IN DECEMBER </p><p>LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa – Hybrid (1-2 Days in Office) BUT FLEXIBLE!!!</p><p>STATUS: No Sponsorship (EAD, Green Card, or U.S. Citizen. No OPT or F1 Visa)</p><p>Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about identifying risks, improving processes, and leveraging technology to generate impactful, data-driven insights? We are seeking a SAS Reporting Analyst to join our team in a pivotal role focused on designing business controls, improving risk management, and optimizing operational processes through advanced data analysis and quality assurance.</p><p>****For immediate and confidential consideration for this SAS Reporting Analyst (PERM Direct Hire) role, contact Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team, with DIRECT email/contact information available on my LinkedIn profile. Or, ONE-CLICK APPLY directly to this posting.****</p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p>Business Controls, Change Management & Quality Assurance:</p><p>Develop and modify reporting to mitigate risks identified in the risk register, applying preventative and detective measures across operations.</p><p>Review processes to uncover control deficiencies and ensure policy and regulatory alignment.</p><p><br></p><p>Build and monitor robust controls, supporting change management evaluations and implementations.</p><p><br></p><p>Conduct post-implementation reviews and root cause analyses to enhance control reporting and operational mechanisms.</p><p>Collaborate with peers to align responsibilities and desired outcomes across processes, systems, and procedures.</p><p>Contribute to discussions and initiatives to enhance operational controls.</p><p>Key Skills Needed:</p><p>Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to translate data into actionable insights.</p><p>Creativity to craft innovative control reports using SAS tools and SQL Server databases (experience with SQL a plus). ** MUST BE ABLE TO WRITE SAS coding from scratch and write more complex reports. NOT drop ang drop" or following templates -NOT looking for that experience, NOT looking for modifying current reports. </p><p>Proven ability to manage operational risks through automated and manual reporting.</p><p>Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.</p><p>Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.</p><p>Self-motivated, dependable, and professional work ethic.</p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.</p><p>Proficiency in SAS is required. MUST BE ABLE TO WRITE SAS coding from scratch and write more complex reports. NOT drop ang drop" or following templates -NOT looking for that experience, NOT looking for modifying current reports. </p><p>Experience in operational/business analysis preferred, with process improvement or process mapping being a significant plus.</p><p>Compensation: Up to $100K (PERM Direct Hire)</p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume directly to Carrie Danger (email on LinkedIn profile) or ONE-CLICK APPLY to this specific posting. You can also reach Carrie Danger by cell at 515-991-0863 for more information.</p>
