<p>We are looking for a dedicated Employee Benefits/ERISA Attorney to join a well-established law firm. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal guidance to employers on matters related to employee benefits, including retirement plan compliance, executive compensation, and regulatory audits. This is a unique opportunity to work with a collaborative team and make a lasting impact in a dynamic legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Advise employers on the design, implementation, and compliance of retirement plans, including Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), and other related matters.</p><p>• Ensure client adherence to applicable laws, including ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code, in all aspects of employee benefits.</p><p>• Represent clients during audits, investigations, and regulatory proceedings conducted by the Department of Labor and other agencies.</p><p>• Draft and review essential legal documents such as plan amendments, summary plan descriptions, and supporting agreements.</p><p>• Provide guidance on executive compensation matters, ensuring compliance and effective implementation.</p><p>• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address complex legal issues and develop strategic solutions.</p><p>• Manage multiple client matters simultaneously while maintaining strong organizational and interpersonal skills.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations to deliver accurate and timely advice.</p><p>• Participate in negotiations and transactional matters, ensuring legal compliance throughout the process.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk for a client in the Des Moines area. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting multiple accounting functions. The Accounting Clerk will play a key role in ensuring daily financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice review, payment processing, and customer billing.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, maintain accurate financial records, and support month-end closing activities.</li><li>Enter, verify, and update accounting data while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.</li><li>Assist with payroll administration, expense reporting, and responding to accounting-related inquiries.</li><li>Support the accounting team with general ledger maintenance, reporting, and other administrative accounting functions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Network Engineer to join a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role, supporting a life insurance organization in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role focuses on building and advancing enterprise and internet peering capabilities across a complex network environment, while shaping scalable standards for performance, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise with Cisco-based infrastructure, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to guide engineering teams through implementation and operational best practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the architecture and rollout of advanced network peering solutions that support secure, resilient, and high-performing connectivity across the enterprise.<br>• Design, implement, and maintain complex routing, switching, and transport environments spanning Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 network services.<br>• Create technical standards, detailed diagrams, and supporting documentation for network, telephony, video, and connectivity solutions.<br>• Evaluate network hardware, software platforms, and monitoring technologies, then coordinate adoption and deployment based on business and technical needs.<br>• Provide senior-level engineering guidance to network team members, including knowledge sharing for configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support.<br>• Drive the development of secure network architectures by implementing controls such as segmented environments, DMZ frameworks, web filtering, and intrusion prevention capabilities.<br>• Assess the impact of new services and infrastructure changes by producing network designs and architectural recommendations aligned with long-term strategy.<br>• Contribute technical leadership in balancing traditional networking approaches with software-defined and cloud-connected solutions to deliver cost-effective services.<br>• Proactively identify service risks and performance issues, then lead resolution efforts with clear communication and strong technical ownership.
<p>Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a role that offers both <strong>meaningful work and flexibility</strong>? We’re looking for a <strong>Part-Time Payroll Manager</strong> to join our team in a position that offers <strong>flexible hours</strong> and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a great fit for someone who enjoys owning the payroll process, values accuracy and compliance, and wants a schedule that supports work-life balance. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Manage <strong>full-cycle payroll</strong> for both <strong>salaried and hourly employees</strong>. </li><li>Oversee <strong>multi-state payroll</strong> processing and compliance. </li><li>Prepare and file <strong>941s</strong> and support payroll tax reporting requirements. </li><li>Handle payroll-related <strong>taxes, reconciliations, and reporting</strong>. </li><li>Set up and maintain <strong>payroll vendors</strong> and support relationships with third-party providers. </li><li>Administer and report <strong>fringe benefits</strong> accurately. </li><li>Ensure payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with applicable regulations. </li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and support internal teams as needed. </li></ul><p><strong>Why Candidates Will Love This Role</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Part-time opportunity with flexible hours</strong></li><li>A chance to take ownership of an essential business function</li><li>Meaningful, hands-on work in a role where your expertise is valued</li><li>A great opportunity for someone seeking flexibility without stepping away from impactful work</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Director of Buying / Merchandising</p><p>ONSITE OFFICE Location: Des Moines, Iowa ONSITE </p><p>Why This Role Matters: This leader will shape the product strategy that drives revenue and profitability. We need someone who brings both strong merchandising instincts and strong leadership presence—a person who can set vision, move teams to action, and elevate the function.</p><p>Director of Buying / Merchandising to lead product strategy across retail and online ecommerce channels. This is a senior leadership role for someone with deep merchandising expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to lead a high-performing team ! </p><p>You will drive, manage, oversee, and be in the day to day weeds with a team of 8+ Buyers plus a Merchandising Manager leading merchandising coordinators. Requires someone who can set the strategic direction, EMBRACE change, data analytics experience / make data driven decisions, hold teams accountable, remove blockers, and step into the details negotiating with vendors etc. </p><p>What You’ll Own</p><p>• Lead the overall merchandising and buying strategy across categories, including assortment planning, product lifecycle, pricing structure, and presentation</p><p>• Build profitable, trend-right assortments aligned to customer demand, brand positioning, and financial goals</p><p>• Direct procurement and vendor strategy, including sourcing, onboarding, negotiations, pricing, terms, and contracts</p><p>• Negotiate and control 3rd party vendor relationships. </p><p>• Data analytics experience and history making DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS. </p><p>• Use sales, market, customer, and inventory data to guide top-level buying decisions and set direction for the team</p><p>• Guide forecasting and inventory strategy across product groups, establishing performance targets that inform purchasing decisions, support profitability, and improve availability with regular and seasonal buying. </p><p>• Partner with Marketing on promotions, campaigns, and pricing strategy</p><p>• Align with Visual teams to ensure strong product presentation and CX</p><p>• Improve merchandising workflows through better process design, cross-functional collaboration, and adoption of tools/technology that automate routine work</p><p>What We’re Looking For</p><p>• 6+ years in merchandising, buying, or retail or e-commerce</p><p>• 3–5 years of people leadership</p><p>• Strong background in vendor negotiation, assortment planning, pricing, demand planning, and margin management</p><p>• Proven ability to lead through change and help teams adapt quickly to new products, platforms, processes, and partnerships</p><p>• High level of retail math and forecasting capability, including markup, margin, fill rates, and inventory productivity</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing,</p><p>Direct hire permanent position with one of our local DES MOINES client companies. Full time DH position- Director of Buying / Merchandising to $130K base. For immediate, confidential consideration, please contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP, Permanent Placement Team, Iowa Region at Office: 515-259-6087 or Cell: 515-991-0863, Email resume confidentially to Carrie Danger * My email address is on my LinkedIN page OR you can ONE CLICK APPLY AT Robert Half website, Specifically Apply to this posting.</p>
Principal Platform Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent<br>Location: Remote<br>Salary: $250,000-$300,000 Base + Bonus Potential<br>For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page.<br>Build the Engineering Platform That Powers Scale, Security, and AI Innovation<br>We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to lead the architecture, automation, and standardization of a modern cloud platform supporting enterprise-scale software delivery, cloud operations, and emerging AI capabilities.<br>This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role for a hands-on platform engineering expert who thrives at the intersection of cloud architecture, DevSecOps, developer experience, automation, and reliability engineering. You'll help define how engineering teams build, deploy, secure, and operate software across the organization.<br>What You'll Own<br> • Define and execute a platform engineering strategy that improves developer productivity, consistency, and operational resilience<br> • Architect and scale enterprise-grade CI/CD platforms that accelerate delivery while reducing operational risk<br> • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform with reusable, standardized modules<br> • Embed security throughout the engineering lifecycle through automated guardrails, policy-as-code, secrets management, and governance controls<br> • Advance deployment automation, progressive delivery practices, and rapid recovery capabilities<br> • Build observability strategies across distributed applications, microservices, and cloud-native environments<br> • Strengthen AWS cloud operations through improved IAM, networking, governance, and runtime visibility<br> • Establish engineering standards and platform best practices across multiple development teams and external partners<br>What You'll Bring<br> • 10+ years of Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering experience<br> • Proven success operating and scaling complex production CI/CD ecosystems<br> • Deep hands-on expertise with Terraform and modern Infrastructure as Code practices<br> • Strong background in DevSecOps, security automation, compliance, policy enforcement, and vulnerability management<br> • Experience implementing observability, monitoring, logging, and operational excellence across distributed systems<br> • Advanced knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, IAM, networking, cloud architecture, and platform operations<br> • Strong understanding of software delivery, developer tooling, release management, and operational metrics such as reliability and MTTR<br> • Ability to influence technical direction, establish enterprise standards, and communicate effectively with engineering leadership and executive stakeholders<br>Why This Opportunity<br> • Strategic new role with significant influence on platform and engineering strategy<br> • Opportunity to build and mature a modern, AI-ready cloud platform<br> • Highly visible position partnering with senior engineering and business leaders<br> • Blend of architecture, hands-on engineering, and enterprise-wide technical leadership<br> • Direct impact on scalability, security, developer experience, and operational excellence<br> • Remote opportunity with exceptional compensation and bonus potential<br>If you're a platform engineering leader who enjoys building standardized, scalable, and secure cloud environments while shaping the future of engineering delivery, we'd love to connect.
<p>We are looking for a Remote Full Stack .NET Developer to join a company in based in Ankeny, Iowa. This role is suited to a self-directed software engineer who can build and support modern application features with minimal supervision while collaborating with technical stakeholders as needed. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across the Microsoft development stack and can contribute thoughtful, well-documented solutions that align with established engineering standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, build, and enhance full stack applications using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, and related Microsoft technologies.</p><p>• Develop backend services and web components with a focus on maintainable architecture, performance, and reliability.</p><p>• Create data access layers and business logic using Entity Framework and established development best practices.</p><p>• Produce clear technical documentation to support code quality, future enhancements, and team knowledge sharing.</p><p>• Work independently to plan, implement, test, and troubleshoot features while keeping work aligned with project expectations.</p><p>• Apply sound software design principles and architectural patterns when developing new functionality from the ground up.</p><p>• Follow defined engineering procedures, coding standards, and team protocols throughout the development lifecycle.</p><p>• Provide informed technical input and practical recommendations to leadership on implementation approaches and solution options.</p>
<p> Linux & Network Systems Support Administrator / Systems Support Analyst / Linux Support Administrator</p><p>LOCATION: AMES, IOWA ONSITE </p><p>TARGET SALARY: $100K PLUS BONUS, might go higher for the right candidate. </p><p>• A skilled Systems Support Analyst / Linux Support Administrator to join our team and play a critical role in maintaining and supporting our IT infrastructure. </p><p>Be responsible for providing technical support for: Linux, & Networking experience, Servers, workstations, networks, and scale computers while also administering O365 and AWS Organizational Units (OUs). </p><p>Systems Support Analyst / Linux Support Administrator will have a strong background in IT support, Linux and networking are MUST HAVES, system administration, and troubleshooting across multiple platforms. This role will involve working closely with internal teams and external clients to ensure smooth operations, timely issue resolution, and optimal system performance. If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this role is for you & APPLY for an interview this week!</p><p>**** To be considered for an IMMEDIATE Interview, contact / Email directly Carrie Danger, Robert Half Technology / SVP Permanent Placement and apply to this position! ****</p><p>Key Responsibilities </p><p>• Provide phone and email support to external clients, troubleshooting IT issues efficiently. • Administer CLOUD & ON-PREM Linux instances to ensure system stability. </p><p>• Assist with network troubleshooting and configuration, ensuring high availability & minimal downtime. </p><p>• Configure and manage firewalls, ensuring network security </p><p>• Install, configure, and troubleshoot serial AND network-connected scale devices. </p><p>• Manage & support O365 email accounts, </p><p>• Administer and maintain remote data center assets and AWS OUs, ensuring secure and scalable cloud operations. </p><p>• Strong Documentation</p><p>• Provide on-site support and troubleshooting as needed, including occasional travel to company locations. </p><p>KEYS: </p><p>• Strong Linux administration skills, including experience with system maintenance and troubleshooting. • A solid understanding of serial communication protocols and troubleshooting methods. • Hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls and FortiManager administration. • Familiarity with O365 administration and Azure Active Directory basics. • Knowledge of VMware, XCP-NG, and AWS (EC2, VPC) to support virtualized and cloud-based environments. • Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support remote locations and data centers. Preferred Skills • Windows Server administration experience, including system setup and maintenance. • Knowledge of DNS and Active Directory management for user authentication and domain services. </p><p>Direct hire permanent position with one of our local Ames client companies. Full time DH position- Linux Support Administrator Up to $100K total compensation. For immediate, confidential consideration, please contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP, Permanent Placement Team, Iowa Region at Office: 515-259-6087 or Cell: 515-991-0863, Email resume confidentially to Carrie Danger * My email address is on my LinkedIN page OR you can ONE CLICK APPLY AT Robert Half website, Specifically Apply to this posting.</p>
<p>Position: Software Engineer (MULTIPLE open permanent positions, VARYING LEVELS)</p><p>Location: Des Moines, IA -- HYBRID weekly (NO REMOTE candidates)</p><p>Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 base + exceptional benefits</p><p><br></p><p>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***</p><p><br></p><p>Multiple Openings | Hybrid | High-Growth Product Technology Company | Des Moines, IA</p><p>This isn't another corporate software engineering job.</p><p>If you're looking for endless meetings, layers of approvals, rigid processes, and years of waiting for your ideas to matter, this probably isn't for you.</p><p>If you're looking for the opportunity to build, influence, innovate, and directly impact customers while working alongside other high-caliber engineers, keep reading.</p><p>We're partnering with a rapidly growing technology company entering its next major phase of expansion. With a strong foundation, proven market success, and ambitious product roadmap, the company is adding multiple Software Engineers to its product and engineering organization.</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a company that blends the energy and autonomy of a startup with the stability, customer adoption, and momentum of an established software business.</p><p>Why Engineers Are Excited About This Opportunity</p><p> • Build products that customers actually use and depend on</p><p> • Work alongside smart, driven, entrepreneurial engineers</p><p> • Have a voice in architecture, design, and technical decisions</p><p> • Work in a culture that values ownership over bureaucracy</p><p> • Contribute directly to product strategy and innovation</p><p> • Collaborate with leaders who genuinely care about engineering excellence</p><p> • Help shape the future of a rapidly scaling software platform</p><p> • Be recognized and rewarded for ideas, impact, and results</p><p><br></p><p>This organization believes great engineers should be empowered to solve problems, challenge assumptions, and help drive the business forward.</p><p>They're looking for engineers who think like builders.</p><p><br></p><p>What They're Looking For</p><p> • Experience developing modern software applications using technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, .NET, AWS, APIs, and cloud-native architectures</p><p> • Passion for building products and solving customer problems</p><p> • Strong problem-solving and engineering fundamentals</p><p> • Experience or interest in modern development practices including CI/CD, observability, testing, and AI-assisted development</p><p> • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment</p><p> • Engineers who take ownership and accountability for outcomes</p><p> • Curious learners who enjoy exploring new technologies and approaches</p><p><br></p><p>Most importantly, you want your work to matter.</p><p>You want to build software, influence decisions, learn from strong teammates, and help create products that customers love.</p><p>If you've been waiting for a chance to join a successful technology company at exactly the right stage of growth, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.</p><p><br></p><p>***</p>
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to lead and oversee payroll operations within a dynamic organization. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional who can provide strategic oversight, ensure payroll accuracy and compliance, and serve as a trusted partner to Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in payroll administration, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to drive payroll processes with a high degree of independence and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.</li><li>Manage payroll compliance, tax reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Review and approve payroll transactions, employee changes, and payroll-related reporting.</li><li>Partner with Accounting and Finance teams on payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end activities.</li><li>Serve as a key resource for payroll-related questions, process improvements, and operational best practices.</li><li>Evaluate payroll procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and business leaders to support organizational changes, employee lifecycle events, and payroll initiatives.</li></ul>
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, takes pride in accuracy, and can confidently manage payroll responsibilities while partnering with accounting and human resources teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic business environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and related transactions.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax activities, reporting requirements, audits, and compliance matters.</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation as needed.</li><li>Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources to support payroll operations and resolve employee inquiries.</li></ul>
<p>Are you passionate about helping people and delivering exceptional customer service? Join a growing team where you'll assist customers with insurance-related questions, solve problems, and make a real impact! This person must be located in the Des Moines or surrounding area as it starts as a remote opportunity and moves into a hybrid model once hired on.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><p>✅ Provide outstanding support by phone and email</p><p>✅ Assist customers with insurance questions and account updates</p><p>✅ Research and resolve customer inquiries with accuracy and care</p><p>✅ Maintain detailed records and update customer information</p><p>✅ Navigate multiple systems while managing several tasks at once</p><p>✅ Ensure timely follow-up and excellent customer experiences</p><p><br></p><p>Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today through the Robert Half website or call 515.706.4974 for more information! </p>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Payroll Analyst</strong> to support payroll operations for approximately 700-750 employees across the U.S. and Canada. This role is responsible for full-cycle payroll processing, reconciliations, payroll accounting, tax compliance support, reporting, and payroll system administration. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and taking ownership of payroll processes.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time across multiple states and jurisdictions.</li><li>Review employee changes including new hires, wage changes, promotions, and terminations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts, bank activity, and general ledger balances.</li><li>Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support month-end close activities.</li><li>Research and respond to payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and tax notices.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax compliance, reporting, year-end processing, and audits.</li><li>Develop and distribute payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership.</li><li>Serve as a key user of the Dayforce payroll system, supporting troubleshooting and process improvements.</li><li>Maintain payroll documentation, records, and internal controls.</li><li>Support shareholder transactions, including stock transfers, issuances, repurchases, and redemptions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a dependable Administrative Assistant - Level 1 to support daily front office and administrative operations in Iowa. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming environment, keeping office activities organized, and providing responsive support to both visitors and staff. The role will focus on reception coverage, document preparation, record maintenance, and general clerical coordination in an in-person office setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome visitors, guide them through sign-in procedures, and ensure a welcoming front desk experience.<br>• Provide day-to-day reception coverage by answering inquiries, directing communication, and supporting general office flow.<br>• Create, edit, and distribute business documents such as letters, reports, memos, invoices, and other administrative materials.<br>• Maintain organized filing systems by storing, retrieving, and updating records, reports, and company documents as needed.<br>• Support office operations by ordering supplies, tracking inventory, and assisting with routine bookkeeping and administrative follow-up.<br>• Respond to standard correspondence and information requests from internal teams and external contacts in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate multiple assignments at once while protecting confidential information and meeting daily priorities.<br>• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to complete administrative tasks and prepare office documents.
<p>Build Your Accounting Career With a Company That Invests in Your Growth</p><p>Whether you're an experienced accounting professional with construction industry experience or a recent accounting graduate eager to learn, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>We're seeking an <strong>Accountant</strong> to join our collaborative accounting team. This role offers exposure to all aspects of the accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain valuable hands-on experience, and have opportunities to expand your responsibilities as you grow.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and excited about building a successful accounting career, we'd love to talk with you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p>In this role, you'll gain experience across a wide variety of accounting functions, including:</p><ul><li>Accounts payable processing, vendor management, and payment administration</li><li>Accounts receivable activities, cash applications, and customer account support</li><li>Account reconciliations, research, and problem resolution</li><li>Financial reporting and project performance reporting</li><li>Month-end and year-end close support</li><li>Tax documentation and compliance support</li><li>Process improvement initiatives and special projects</li></ul><p>As your knowledge grows, you'll have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and become a key contributor to the accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>At our company, you're more than just a number. We believe in creating an environment where employees are supported, challenged, and given opportunities to develop professionally.</p><ul><li>Strong team environment with leaders who enjoy mentoring and developing employees</li><li>Opportunity to learn all facets of accounting and construction finance</li><li>Growing organization with long-term career advancement potential</li><li>Culture that values collaboration, respect, accountability, and innovation</li><li>Company where your ideas are welcomed and continuous improvement is encouraged</li><li>Exposure to operations and project accounting, providing experience beyond traditional accounting roles</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Corporate Controller | Lead the Engine Behind Rapid Growth</strong></p><p><strong>Rare opportunity. High visibility. Real impact.</strong></p><p>What happens when a successful company refuses to stand still?</p><p>You get a business scaling aggressively through acquisitions, evolving its infrastructure, and creating a best-in-class finance organization built to support the next stage of growth.</p><p>We're partnering with a highly entrepreneurial, Des Moines-based organization seeking a <strong>Corporate Controller</strong> to help lead that transformation.</p><p>This is not a traditional Controller role focused solely on closing the books. This is a leadership position at the center of a growing finance organization where you'll drive process excellence, lead integration efforts, influence executive decision-making, and build a scalable accounting function designed for continued expansion.</p><p>Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul><li>Lead a team of multiple Assistant Controllers and accounting professionals</li><li>Play a critical role in acquisition integration and post-close execution</li><li>Partner directly with executive leadership on growth initiatives</li><li>Build and enhance processes that support a rapidly expanding organization</li><li>Drive change management across a complex, multi-entity environment</li><li>Join a true Center of Excellence focused on continuous improvement</li><li>Influence the future structure of the accounting and finance function</li></ul><p>What You'll Own</p><ul><li>Corporate accounting operations, reporting, and month-end close</li><li>Oversight and development of Assistant Controllers and accounting teams</li><li>Acquisition integrations, including process alignment and financial consolidation</li><li>Process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, scalability, and controls</li><li>Financial analysis and leadership reporting</li><li>Internal controls, policies, and accounting governance</li><li>Cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, technology, and executive leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>If you've ever wanted to help build something instead of simply maintain it, this is your chance.</p><p>You'll join a company with a proven track record, significant acquisition activity, and leadership that views accounting as a strategic business partner, not a back-office function.</p><p>Opportunities of this size, scope, and visibility are exceptionally rare in the Des Moines market.</p><p><strong>Ready to help shape the finance organization of a company that's redefining what's next? Let's talk.</strong></p>
<p>Database Administration / DBA Technical “Player / Coach” Manager</p><p>Location : Des Moines – HYBRID </p><p>Salary : up to175K++ TOTAL COMPENSATION. $150K+ BONUS + Profit Sharing </p><p>Are you a hands-on database “Player / Coach” Leader who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, platform reliability, and technical problem-solving? We’re seeking a </p><p>Database Administration / DBA Technical “Player / Coach” Manager</p><p>Are you a hands-on database leader who enjoys balancing team leadership with deep technical work? We are seeking a Database Administration / DBA Technical Manager to lead a high-impact enterprise DBA function responsible for the reliability, security, performance, and modernization of critical database platforms.</p><p>This is a visible player/coach role where you will lead and mentor a team of DBAs while also serving as a senior technical expert and escalation point for complex production issues. This is not a sit-back management position. You will be directly involved in troubleshooting, automation, upgrades, migrations, and operational excellence across on-prem/ cloud environments.</p><p>Why join us This is an opportunity to shape database strategy, improve operational maturity, develop talent, and directly influence enterprise reliability and cloud modernization efforts.</p><p>What you will do</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop a team of database professionals</p><p>• Own the health, availability, and performance of enterprise database environments including SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, MongoDB, and related technologies</p><p>• Establish and maintain standards for security, access controls, backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, monitoring, and alerting</p><p>• Remain Hands on technical + Act as the senior escalation point for outages, incidents, root-cause analysis, and critical support needs</p><p>• Lead upgrades, patching, migrations, modernization initiatives, and cloud adoption efforts with strong implementation and rollback planning</p><p>• Drive database performance improvements through tuning, indexing, query optimization, and capacity planning</p><p>• Advance automation for provisioning, maintenance, monitoring, access administration, and compliance</p><p>• Partner closely with application, infrastructure, cloud, security, architecture, and analytics teams</p><p>• Oversee documentation, operating procedures, vendor relationships, and roadmap planning for database platforms and adjacent data services</p><p>What you bring</p><p>• Experience leading database administration in complex enterprise environments</p><p>• Strong hands-on expertise across multiple database platforms and production support models</p><p>• Database operations, resiliency, modernization, and cloud initiatives</p><p>• Experience with incident, problem, and change management, along with operational governance and documentation</p><p>• Ability to balance technical depth, people leadership, and road mapping </p><p>If you are a technical leader who still enjoys solving complex database challenges, we would love to connect.Direct-hire permanent opportunity with a local Des Moines client. Compensation up to $175K total, including $150K base plus bonus and profit sharing. For immediate and confidential consideration, contact Carrie Danger, SVP, Permanent Placement Team, Iowa Region, or apply directly through the Robert Half website.</p>
<p>Join a growing distribution company that puts <strong>core values, collaboration, employee appreciation, and growth</strong> at the center of its culture. We’re looking for an <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> who enjoys digging into the details, solving problems, and working as part of a team.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Process high-volume inventory and vendor invoices.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and warehouse receipts.</li><li>Research discrepancies and <strong>dig into issues to find solutions</strong>.</li><li>Process payments via check, ACH, and wire.</li><li>Reconcile AP activity to the general ledger and vendor statements.</li><li>Work closely with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues.</li><li>Support the accounting team as needed.</li></ul><p>Why Join?</p><ul><li>Strong, <strong>values-driven culture</strong></li><li>Collaborative and supportive team</li><li>Company that genuinely <strong>recognizes and appreciates its employees</strong></li><li>Opportunities to <strong>learn, grow, and expand your accounting experience</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Why this works:</strong> It keeps the posting concise while making the biggest selling points clear: this is a <strong>high-volume AP position for someone who likes to problem-solve</strong>, within a company that truly prioritizes its people and culture.</p>
<p>PERMANENT POSITION! SYSTEMS NETWORK ENGINEER (Direct Hire PERM)</p><p>FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: ONSITE WEEKLY BUT YOU CAN FLEX YOUR TIME as you’ll work off hours. </p><p>* HANDS ON TECHNICAL POSITION. MID SIZED COMPANY. “CAPTAIN OF YOUR OWN SHIP.” Be comfortable being the SOLE SYSTEMS NETWORK ENGINEER! </p><p>DAILY WORK ONSITE in the Des Moines Office IOWA AREA.</p><p>*** For immediate and confidential consideration on this SYSTEMS NETWORK ENGINEER, please send a message to CARRIE DANGER on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. *** Salary up to $100K. PLUS A BONUS & overtime pay! You must reside in the Des Moines area. </p><p><strong>REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS: BOTH SYSTEMS, SERVER, & NETWORK! Networking / Network Engineering – Server, VMWare, Cisco Meraki experience and Routers, Switches, and firewall experience, Azure, Active Directory.</strong></p><p>You must have Current Technical Infrastructure experience & be the Sole SYSTEMS NETWORK ENGINEER, Technical current HANDS-ON skills in both Server infrastructure, Networking. You will be hands on technical and you will be you will be a difference maker in working with the infrastructure team.</p><p>MUST HAVE BOTH Networking & Systems Administration experience</p><p>• Server & VMware </p><p>• Networking experience!</p><p>• Citrix</p><p>• Cisco Meraki switches</p><p>• Cisco firewalls</p><p>• Tailscale VPN - Citrix inside of that for remote access switching to Tailscale VPN</p><p>• Parallels Rass – Network infrastructure – VPN into that and - get everything out of that data center / rack room. – Building everything into the Cloud. </p><p>• Rebuild network</p><p>• Patch management experience</p><p>• Network updates: scheduled, communicate and tell them when you want to do it. </p><p>• Server updates, alerts, SOC 2 standpoint – rules and regulations responsible for making sure can pass audits.</p><p>• CURRENT Hands-on Infrastructure & Networking experience – Current Technical skills with, PLUS Networking including Cisco Switches & Routers, & Cisco Meraki.</p><p>Systems Administration experience: VMware, Server support / Windows, O365, Exchange OnLine, Azure, SAN Storage. Powershell Scripting .</p><p>• Strong Project management skills. Proven ability to take ownership & drive to solution!</p><p>If you know of anyone who you would recommend for this opportunity or others, referral bonuses paid upon placement of the referral! Full time Systems Network Engineer - PERMANENT DIRECT HIRE ONSITE HYBRID position to $100K K. For immediate and confidential consideration on this Direct Hire position or other permanent IT opportunities in the Des Moines OR Iowa area, please call CARRIE DANGER, SVP at My Direct Office #: 515-259-6087, or e-mail resume confidentially to Carrie Danger – email address on my LinkedIN Page! position in the Des Moines IOWA area up to $100K.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support office operations and HR activities in Des Moines, Iowa. This <strong>part-time</strong> opportunity is a contract to permanent, offering the chance to contribute across administrative coordination, documentation, and employee support functions. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a fast-paced setting and communicates clearly while handling a multiple tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative support for routine office operations, including document preparation, record updates, and coordination tasks.</p><p>• Create, maintain, and organize spreadsheets in Excel to track information accurately and support reporting needs.</p><p>• Attend meetings through Microsoft Teams or in person and prepare clear, thorough meeting notes for follow-up and reference.</p><p>• Assist with background screening activities by gathering required information and helping maintain timely processing.</p><p>• Support onboarding efforts by preparing materials, coordinating next steps, and helping new team members complete required documentation.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are looking to dive deeper into your administrative assistant career, please APPLY today! Apply through our Robert Half website or call 515.706.4974. </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a real estate and property organization in West Des Moines, Iowa. This position supports accurate and timely payment operations by reviewing invoices, organizing financial records, and helping maintain dependable accounts payable processes. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, follows established procedures carefully, and works effectively with internal teams and vendors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting details, and prepare items for accurate entry into the payable system.<br>• Assign the appropriate expense or general ledger coding to invoices to ensure proper financial tracking.<br>• Process vendor invoices in a timely manner while maintaining organized documentation and payment records.<br>• Coordinate recurring payment cycles and assist with check run preparation to meet scheduled deadlines.<br>• Investigate invoice discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and communicate with vendors or internal departments as needed.<br>• Reconcile payable activity against records and help identify items requiring correction or follow-up.<br>• Maintain compliance with internal controls, approval workflows, and company accounting standards.<br>• Support the accounts payable team with reporting, filing, and other administrative tasks related to daily payment operations.
We are looking for a Cable Technician to support underground fiber line locating activities in Ames, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys field-based work, values accuracy, and takes safety seriously while working around active construction and maintenance projects. The role focuses on identifying buried infrastructure, documenting findings clearly, and coordinating with on-site teams to help prevent service disruptions and excavation risks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Identify and mark underground fiber routes before excavation, repair, or installation work begins.<br>• Review utility maps, field diagrams, and available records to determine the correct path of buried infrastructure.<br>• Record completed locate activities accurately and maintain organized documentation for field and project reference.<br>• Work closely with construction and maintenance crews to communicate marked areas and promote safe digging practices.<br>• Perform field assignments outdoors across varying site and weather conditions while maintaining productivity and attention to detail.<br>• Operate in accordance with established safety standards and follow required procedures on every job site.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a multi-entity environment in Johnston, Iowa. This role is ideal for someone in finance who can manage monthly close activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute to budgeting and financial analysis. The position also partners closely with internal stakeholders to improve processes, maintain strong controls, and support key compliance and audit-related activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end close process across four entities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee cash activity by monitoring daily balances, supporting payroll and accounts payable funding needs, and helping manage disbursement-related tax obligations.<br>• Produce internal financial reports for leadership that highlight operating results, trends, and other key performance insights.<br>• Analyze margin performance and research meaningful variances between budgeted and actual results to support informed decision-making.<br>• Partner with department leadership on the annual budgeting process and contribute to broader forecasting efforts within the finance team.<br>• Gather and organize financial information needed for annual tax filings, insurance renewals, and other recurring compliance requirements.<br>• Maintain fixed asset, construction in progress, depreciation, prepaid, and amortization schedules while ensuring related records remain current and accurate.<br>• Evaluate internal controls, recommend process improvements, and support the implementation of more effective accounting policies and procedures.<br>• Coordinate with accounts payable on invoice review and approval workflows and assist with preparation for external and state audit activities when needed.<br>• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on the financial reporting system by supporting current staff and helping train new team members.
<p><strong>Marketing Agency Project Delivery Manager / Project Manager</strong></p><p>Des Moines Metro | Hybrid with Flexibility!! </p><p>Compensation up to $100K -$90K base plus bonus potential</p><p>Want to manage Projects meaningful marketing work that actually makes a difference?</p><p>We’re partnering with a purpose-driven organization that helps clients grow support, deepen donor engagement and amplify mission impact through smart, multi-channel marketing. Marketing Agency Project Manager who can keep campaigns moving, clients from kickoff through delivery. Thrives in a fast-moving agency-style environment, loves juggling multiple projects & knows HOW to bring structure to creative work without slowing momentum.</p><p>**To be considered for IMMEDIATE Interview, contact / Email directly Carrie Danger, Robert Half Technology / SVP Perm Placement!**</p><p>Why this role stands out: </p><p>• Work w/ clients making a real difference</p><p>• Collaborative, High-integrity team culture</p><p>• Strong visibility across client delivery, campaign execution and internal operations</p><p>What you’ll be doing</p><p>Be central to day-to-day delivery & a go-to partner for both clients & internal teams.</p><p>Key areas of ownership include:</p><p>• Leading timelines, workflow and project execution across print, digital and integrated campaigns</p><p>• Managing scope, deadlines, resources w/ budget </p><p>• Partnering with account-facing colleagues to translate client goals into actionable plans</p><p>• Coordinating with creatives, strategists, specialists and external partners to keep deliverables on track</p><p>• Serving as a reliable client contact for status, next steps and execution support</p><p>• Building and maintaining project documentation</p><p>• Identifying risks early, troubleshooting issues & escalating </p><p>• Helping create a smooth onboarding & PM experience for clients</p><p>Strong candidates will bring:</p><p>• Proven success in PM, including planning, workflow, resource coordination and execution</p><p>• Ability to balance several projects, shifting priorities without falling through the cracks</p><p>• Understanding of integrated marketing campaigns,</p><p>• Confidence working across both print, digital production environments</p><p>• Strong client communication & relationship management skills</p><p>• PM Tools </p><p>You'll succeed if: </p><p>• 4+ years of experience in project management, marketing, fundraising, account services </p><p>• Agency experience strongly preferred</p><p>• Direct response, nonprofit or fundraising marketing exposure is a plus</p><p>• Organized, proactive & client-savvy</p><p>The right FIT: </p><p>You’re someone who builds trust quickly, communicates clearly and keeps projects from slipping through the cracks. You know how to support clients, collaborate cross-functionally and keep the work moving with professionalism and calm.</p><p>Full time DH position- PROJECT MANAGER to $100K+. For immediate, confidential consideration, please contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP, Permanent Placement Team, Iowa Region at Office: 515-259-6087 or Cell: 515-991-0863, Email resume confidentially to Carrie Danger * My email address is on my LinkedIN page AND you can ONE CLICK APPLY AT Robert Half website, to this posting.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Angular Developer with UI/UX experience to join a team delivering modern web applications in West Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who excels in front-end development while also contributing across the full stack with Microsoft technologies. The role focuses on building responsive, user-friendly solutions using Angular and JavaScript frameworks, with an emphasis on performance, usability, and maintainable code.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and develop scalable web applications with a strong emphasis on Angular-based front-end architecture.</p><p>• Build interactive user interfaces using modern JavaScript and Angular versions 16, 17, and 18.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into clean, efficient technical solutions.</p><p>• Contribute to back-end and middle-tier development using .NET and ASP.NET technologies.</p><p>• Improve application usability by incorporating sound user experience principles into front-end design decisions.</p><p>• Write well-structured, reusable, and testable code that supports long-term maintainability.</p><p>• Troubleshoot application issues, resolve defects, and optimize performance across the full technology stack.</p><p>• Support ongoing enhancements and framework-related updates as part of the application lifecycle.</p>