<p><strong>Payroll Manager—Lead, Transform, and Elevate Payroll Excellence</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced payroll professional ready to take the next step as a strategic leader? We’re seeking a Payroll Manager to drive our payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and stellar service for all employees. This is a pivotal role with real impact, offering opportunities to modernize processes and develop a high-performing team.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Lead and Inspire:</strong> Mentor and develop the payroll team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li><strong>Shape Operations:</strong> Oversee the entire payroll lifecycle for multiple employee groups, maintaining precision and compliance with evolving regulations.</li><li><strong>Strengthen Controls:</strong> Streamline workflows, automate processes, and enhance internal controls while partnering with HR, Benefits, and Finance to ensure alignment.</li><li><strong>Champion Compliance:</strong> Stay current on wage and hour laws, tax rules, and audit standards; serve as the primary contact for payroll matters with internal/external stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Drive Change:</strong> Identify and implement best practices and technology enhancements to maximize efficiency and improve the employee experience.</li><li><strong>Empower Cross-Functional Success:</strong> Partner with HR and Finance to deliver insightful reporting and exceptional support, resolving payroll inquiries professionally and clearly.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Work Here?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Collaborative Team Environment:</strong> Join a group of supportive professionals who value teamwork, open communication, and shared success.</li><li><strong>Mission-Driven Organization:</strong> Be part of a company that is dedicated to serving its community and making a positive impact.</li><li><strong>Opportunity to Make a Difference:</strong> Your expertise helps improve payroll processes and ultimately the lives of employees and those we serve.</li><li><strong>Service to the Community:</strong> Work for an organization that believes in giving back and making meaningful contributions beyond the workplace.</li><li><strong>Purposeful Work:</strong> Experience daily satisfaction knowing your role enables others and supports an important organizational mission.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a manufacturer outside of Des Moines in hiring of an Accounting Manager. This role oversees the accuracy of financial records, supports timely month-end reporting, and helps maintain strong compliance and audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to general ledger management, reconciliations, and journal entry review while guiding day-to-day accounting activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close cycle and ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity, including review of account balances and resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to support accurate financial reporting and proper documentation.</p><p>• Manage account reconciliation processes and follow through on outstanding variances or unusual items.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation efforts by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to audit requests.</p><p>• Monitor accounting workflows and strengthen controls that support reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Supervise daily accounting operations and provide direction to staff involved in routine financial activities.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify reporting needs and support informed business decisions.</p>
<p><strong>About the Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Join our growing, collaborative HR team in a critical role supporting weekly payroll processing and HR operations for multiple companies across multiple states. You’ll be a go-to resource for employees and managers, ensuring smooth payroll cycles and assisting team members with benefits, onboarding, compliance, and more. This is your chance to make a direct impact on employee experience while advancing your HR career in a company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare multi-state payrolls – accuracy and timeliness are key!</li><li>Maintain HRIS records, including wages, tax withholdings, bonuses, deductions, and employee changes.</li><li>Serve as the first point of contact for payroll and benefit inquiries, resolving issues quickly and professionally.</li><li>Support onboarding/offboarding: direct deposit setup, I-9 verifications, terminations, benefit communication, and exit processes.</li><li>Administer referral and bonus programs, keeping trackers current and ensuring timely payments.</li><li>Run reports, support finance/payroll reconciliation, and respond to payroll data requests.</li><li>Oversee benefit and 401(k) enrollment, life event changes, open enrollment support, and employee education on benefit plans.</li><li>Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, managing confidential employee files securely.</li><li>Provide general HR support: policies, procedures, employee relations documentation, supply orders, and org chart updates.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Work With Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package.</li><li>Collaborative, supportive team culture.</li><li>Opportunities for learning and advancement within HR.</li><li>Make a difference across the organization by driving accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Shape a Workplace Where People Thrive</strong></p><p>We're seeking a strategic, people-focused leader to elevate the employee experience and help shape the future of a growing professional services firm.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to build upon an already outstanding culture while bringing your own ideas, creativity, and vision to the role. You'll work closely with leadership to drive recruiting, employee development, engagement, compensation planning, and culture initiatives that make a lasting impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives</li><li>Oversee employee development, mentoring, performance reviews, and training programs</li><li>Manage the firm's successful intern program</li><li>Support compensation, benefits, and bonus planning</li><li>Champion employee engagement, wellness, and culture initiatives</li><li>Lead community involvement and employee events</li><li>Ensure HR compliance, policies, and best practices</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>A highly respected organization known for its collaborative, laid-back culture</li><li>Opportunity to continue growing and enhancing the HR function</li><li>Freedom to implement new ideas and programs</li><li>Leadership team that values employee input and development</li><li>Visible role with the ability to influence the future of the firm</li><li>Strong focus on employee appreciation, recognition, and engagement</li><li>Fun employee events including lake days, company outings, celebrations, and team-building activities</li></ul><p>If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, introduce your own ideas, and help create a workplace where employees love coming to work, we'd love to connect with you! </p>
<p>Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys wearing multiple hats and keeping an organization running smoothly? Our client, a well-established and growing professional services organization, is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee daily operations, people management, accounting administration, and human resources functions.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership role where you will serve as a trusted partner to ownership, helping drive efficiency, support employees, and ensure the organization continues to deliver an exceptional experience for both its team and customers.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys solving problems, balancing competing priorities, and building positive relationships across all levels of an organization.</p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day office operations and ensure the business runs efficiently</li><li>Supervise and support a diverse team across multiple departments</li><li>Manage recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance reviews, and other HR activities</li><li>Process bi-weekly payroll and oversee PTO tracking and workforce scheduling</li><li>Handle accounts payable functions, vendor management, deposits, and account reconciliations</li><li>Partner with external accounting resources to support monthly financial reporting</li><li>Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, track action items, and follow through on key initiatives</li><li>Maintain policies, procedures, and compliance-related documentation</li><li>Assist with facilities, purchasing, technology coordination, and other operational needs</li><li>Serve as a resource for employee and customer concerns, helping resolve issues professionally and effectively</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies</li></ul><p>Success in This Role? The person who thrives here will be:</p><ul><li>A positive and approachable leader</li><li>Comfortable making decisions and taking initiative</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail</li><li>Flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed</li><li>Able to balance people leadership with operational and financial responsibilities</li><li>Focused on continuous improvement and finding better ways to support the business</li></ul>
<p>PERMANENT POSITION: COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Project Manager / Construction Project Engineer / Commercial Construction Project Manager </p><p>IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW!</p><p>LOCATION: Des Moines, IA / HYBRID IN OFFICE / EACH WEEK ** NO 100% remote must be able to drive onsite to the office weekly ! </p><p>SALARY / DOE: up to $135K base + BONUS . Prefer experience.</p><p>*** For confidential consideration, please message CARRIE DANGER on LinkedIn.</p><p>Why Join? ELEVATED MORE COMPLEX project position offers the chance to work a diverse & complex portfolio of commercial projects.</p><p>Looking for</p><p>• General Commercial Construction experience, Managing subcontractors for commercial Vertical large projects. </p><p>• Must have Detailed Cost Estimation End to End projects. </p><p>• Must have Vendor, contractor experience to coordinate w/ architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors. External relationship building is key. </p><p>• Mix of technical construction knowledge, project coordination experience, and the ability to work effectively w/design professionals, and subcontractors. </p><p>What You Will Do?</p><p>• Use Construction Commercial tools such as SmartSheets & MS Project. Adept at Construction Project Management. Manage costs & budget. </p><p>• Manage and support commercial construction and development projects from kickoff through completion of engineering and build process. </p><p>• Review & OWN all construction project documentation including project plans, specifications, contracts, and other relative & potential construction documentation</p><p>• Monitor contracts, schedules, budgets, site progress, and overall project performance. Own the project progress. </p><p>• Understanding of construction safety & quality. Conduct site visits to inspect quality, & compliance with safety standards</p><p>• Assist with bidding, contractor selection, procurement, and preconstruction planning</p><p>• Identify project risks</p><p>• Status updates and communicate progress project stakeholders efficiently</p><p>• Manage project details in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations</p><p>MUST HAVE Qualifications: </p><p>• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field required</p><p>• PE license is a huge +</p><p>• 4–10 years of experience in construction, project engineering, or project management</p><p>• Experience from preconstruction design initiation through close. </p><p>• Strong construction processes, safety, vendors, materials, regulations</p><p>• Ability to read and interpret COMMERCIAL blueprints, specifications, and technical documents</p><p>• Must be HIGHLY organized, HIGHLY communicative, and STRONG problem-solving skills. </p><p>If you know of anyone who you would recommend for this opportunity or others, referral bonuses paid upon placement! up to $135K plus a bonus . For immediate, confidential consideration on this Direct Hire position 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 Profile.</p>
<p>We're seeking a detail-oriented and motivated <strong>Property Accountant</strong> to join a collaborative and technology-driven team. This opportunity is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants to gain hands-on experience, develop new skills, and grow within a stable organization.</p><p>The right person will be coachable, eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and willing to take ownership of their work. Whether you're looking to build your accounting foundation or continue growing as an individual contributor, you'll have the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of accounting, property management, and business operations functions.</p><p>What You'll Do</p><p>As a Property Accountant, you'll support the financial operations of a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential properties by:</p><ul><li>Preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements and reporting packages.</li><li>Monitoring expenses, cash balances, and overall financial performance.</li><li>Researching budget variances and assisting with financial analysis.</li><li>Supporting annual budgeting processes and expense forecasting.</li><li>Preparing tenant reconciliations and responding to tenant questions regarding charges and year-end settlements.</li><li>Reviewing invoices, vendor charges, and contract-related billing for accuracy.</li><li>Assisting with rent invoicing and account reconciliations.</li><li>Maintaining accurate accounting records and system data.</li><li>Partnering with property managers to answer accounting-related questions and resolve issues.</li><li>Assisting with sales tax reviews and other recurring accounting processes.</li><li>Supporting vendor bidding and contract review processes for services such as maintenance, janitorial, landscaping, and other property-related services.</li><li>Assisting with ad hoc reporting requests, process improvements, and special projects.</li></ul><p>This role offers a mix of recurring responsibilities and project-based work:</p><ul><li>Daily financial reviews and invoice processing.</li><li>Weekly support of operational and accounting activities.</li><li>Monthly financial reporting and reconciliations.</li><li>Customer and tenant account reviews.</li><li>Sales tax reviews and compliance-related activities.</li><li>Annual budgeting, rent invoicing, and tenant expense reconciliations.</li><li>Ongoing special projects and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a respected academic institution in Des Moines to identify an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> who will provide financial leadership and operational oversight in a dynamic environment. This key role is responsible for guiding core accounting functions, payroll, student accounts, and financial reporting, while helping ensure strong budgeting practices, fiscal stewardship, and effective internal controls across the institution.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style, along with the ability to navigate the complexity of an academic setting while maintaining high standards of accuracy, service, and compliance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day operations of accounting, payroll, and student accounts to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial processes.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of financial statements, internal reporting, and analysis to support institutional planning and leadership decision-making.</li><li>Manage accounts payable, purchasing coordination, and transaction review to maintain strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Direct billing and collections activity related to tuition, fees, and other student account balances.</li><li>Supervise payroll processing for faculty, staff, and student employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to applicable policies and regulations.</li><li>Partner with finance leadership and campus stakeholders on budgeting, cash management, and endowment-related financial administration.</li><li>Provide leadership, coaching, and clear performance expectations for staff, fostering a communicative, supportive, and service-oriented team culture.</li><li>Evaluate workflows, processes, and documentation to improve consistency, accuracy, and operational effectiveness across assigned functions.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Background</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated experience in accounting leadership, ideally in higher education, nonprofit, or other complex institutional environments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of financial reporting, payroll administration, internal controls, and budget support.</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships across departments and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.</li><li>A hands-on, collaborative management approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.</li></ul>
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a well-established insurance organization in West Des Moines, Iowa. This hybrid role is suited for an experienced accounting specialist who can balance hands-on operational accounting with broader financial reporting responsibilities. The position will begin with strong involvement in core accounting activities and gradually expand into statutory reporting, compliance, and cross-functional financial projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to support accurate and timely transaction processing.<br>• Step in to assist the accounting team with daily operational needs, including workload support during absences or peak volume periods.<br>• Perform recurring account reconciliations on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to maintain accuracy across financial records.<br>• Manage assigned month-end close tasks, including journal entries, account analysis, and ledger review.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements throughout the month, quarter, and year in alignment with statutory accounting requirements.<br>• Contribute to regulatory reporting by supporting annual and quarterly filings, related schedules, and management reporting packages.<br>• Partner on initiatives involving unclaimed property compliance, vendor administration, reinsurance billing, and cash application workflows.<br>• Coordinate with auditors, regulators, and internal departments such as claims, underwriting, and actuarial teams to validate financial data and strengthen reporting processes.<br>• Support accounting system and process improvements, including work tied to claims payment system migration and control enhancements.
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.
We are looking for an experienced Salesforce ERP/CRM Administrator to support insurance distribution and onboarding operations in West Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a senior specialist who can shape scalable Salesforce solutions, strengthen platform performance, and collaborate across business and technology teams. The role focuses on improving workflows tied to producer onboarding, licensing, contracting, appointments, agency structures, and service-related processes within a complex enterprise environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Configure and enhance Salesforce capabilities to support onboarding, contracting, licensing, appointments, agency relationship management, and case handling activities.<br>• Partner with business leaders, product teams, and technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into practical Salesforce solutions.<br>• Build and maintain automation using declarative tools such as Flow to improve efficiency, consistency, and user experience across core processes.<br>• Administer platform security, access controls, data quality standards, and reporting to ensure reliable and compliant system performance.<br>• Support and optimize solutions across Financial Services Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and related integrated platforms as needed.<br>• Manage system configuration, testing coordination, and release support within established governance and configuration management practices.<br>• Assist with data integration and connected application needs by working with internal teams on APIs and enterprise platform interoperability.<br>• Provide ongoing platform guidance, troubleshoot complex issues, and recommend improvements that align with insurance operations and business priorities.