<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis for our organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This role will partner closely with leadership to translate financial data into strategic recommendations, improve planning accuracy, and support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capability, and a proven background in corporate finance within a dynamic business environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities to support operational and strategic goals.</p><p>• Build and refine financial models that evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and future growth scenarios.</p><p>• Deliver clear variance analysis and management reporting that highlights trends, risks, and opportunities across the organization.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop actionable financial insights that guide decision-making and resource allocation.</p><p>• Support corporate planning efforts by preparing annual financial plans and monitoring progress against established targets.</p><p>• Assess potential mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives through detailed financial analysis and scenario evaluation.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance planning processes and reporting tools, including the effective use of platforms such as Adaptive Insights.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial visibility, improve forecasting assumptions, and drive accountability for results.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our clients team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will play a key part in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting quarterly and annual reporting processes. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with external auditors and contribute to process improvement initiatives within the financial reporting domain.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support the quarterly financial statement close process by preparing and reviewing reconciliations and analysis files.</p><p>• Assist in the creation and review of financial statements and other regulatory filings, including Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate audits and reviews effectively.</p><p>• Participate in the preparation of presentations and proxy statements for stakeholders.</p><p>• Contribute to the improvement of financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with SEC reporting requirements and ensure accurate documentation.</p><p>• Engage in actuarial and related discussions to support financial decision-making.</p><p>• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the financial reporting team.A</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support core financial operations for a contract opportunity in Pella, Iowa. This role will oversee general ledger activity, maintain the accuracy of journal entries and reconciliations, and help keep daily cash activity and banking tasks on track. The position also contributes to month-end close, supports grant-related reimbursement tracking, and strengthens financial documentation through clear policies and procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day general ledger activity and prepare accurate journal entries to ensure reliable financial records.</p><p>• Review cash balances each day and monitor available funds to support sound financial decision-making.</p><p>• Complete daily banking activities, including routine bank runs and related transaction follow-up.</p><p>• Lead month-end close tasks by coordinating account analysis, balance verification, and timely completion of reconciliations.</p><p>• Reconcile key accounts regularly to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee grant-related financial activity by tracking eligible reimbursements and helping optimize indirect cost recovery.</p><p>• Assist in developing and organizing accounting policies and procedures to improve consistency and compliance.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by maintaining complete documentation and responding to financial statement audit requests as needed.</p>
Position: Financial Systems Analyst / Blackline Systems Administrator<br> Location: HYBRID -- Des Moines, IA / Will also consider California or Conneticut<br> Salary: up to $90 - 120K base<br> <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> <br> BlackLine Systems Owner (Finance Transformation)<br> Hybrid | Multiple U.S. Locations<br> Most companies use tools.<br> Few truly own and optimize them.<br> This is your opportunity to take full ownership of a global BlackLine environment, driving real transformation at the intersection of finance and technology.<br> <br> Why this role stands out<br> • True ownership – sole owner of BlackLine enterprise-wide<br> • High impact – influence close, reconciliations, and financial accuracy<br> • Transformation-focused – drive automation and measurable efficiencies<br> • No ceiling – path into broader finance or systems strategy roles<br> • Executive visibility – partner with senior finance leadership<br> <br> What you’ll do<br> • Own BlackLine administration and optimization across all modules<br> • Partner with Finance + IT to improve workflows, integrations, and reporting<br> • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives<br> • Build dashboards and metrics to enhance close performance<br> • Train users and increase adoption across global teams<br> <br> What they’re looking for<br> • Hands-on BlackLine (or ARCS / Trintech / Cadency) ownership experience<br> • Strong technical + finance/process skillset<br> • Proven ability to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement<br> • Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders<br> <br> Compensation & Details<br> • Competitive base + bonus + equity<br> • Hybrid (4 days onsite) in multiple U.S. locations<br> • Relocation available | No sponsorship<br> <br> If you’re ready to move from supporting a system → owning and transforming it, this is that role.<br> <br> <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. Also, you may contact me by office: 515-303-4654. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will play a key part in driving financial planning and analysis processes, offering strategic insights to business leaders, and ensuring effective financial governance. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with various teams, support enterprise-wide initiatives, and contribute to the company’s long-term success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee financial planning and analysis functions for assigned business units, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.<br>• Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis efforts.<br>• Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership to guide strategic decision-making.<br>• Act as the primary financial partner for business leaders within designated areas.<br>• Collaborate with accounting, business units, and leadership teams to align on financial objectives and reporting.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance standards.<br>• Review and manage Authorization for Expenditure forms and intercompany allocations.<br>• Support contract administration, ensuring alignment with budgeting and accounting requirements.<br>• Lead and contribute to company-wide financial initiatives and special projects.<br>• Develop and refine financial processes, reporting mechanisms, and system integration efforts.
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a growing organization in Iowa. This position is ideal for someone in finance who combines strong analytical thinking with advanced data skills to deliver meaningful business insights. The role partners closely with finance and operations leaders to evaluate performance, improve reporting accuracy, and support planning decisions across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze monthly financial results across multiple sites and translate findings into clear performance insights for leadership.<br>• Research significant fluctuations in revenue, costs, and margins, then prepare explanations and recommendations for management review.<br>• Oversee reporting and analytics platforms, ensuring dashboards and related tools remain reliable, accurate, and useful for business users.<br>• Review underlying data for completeness and consistency to help identify operational trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements.<br>• Provide managers with KPI reporting, ad hoc analysis, and decision-support metrics that guide day-to-day and strategic planning.<br>• Contribute to the annual budgeting process by assisting with forecasts, assumptions, and financial planning models.<br>• Work cross-functionally with finance and operations teams to assess profitability, evaluate customer pricing, and support special analytical projects.
We are looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) Manager to guide the development of a modern enterprise analytics environment for a contract opportunity with permanent potential based in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will shape data strategy, strengthen governance practices, and expand reporting capabilities that help leaders make informed decisions across the organization. The position focuses on building scalable analytics solutions, connecting data from multiple business platforms, and leading a team that turns complex information into practical business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and carry out a long-range BI and analytics roadmap that supports organizational priorities and future technology direction.<br>• Direct the advancement of enterprise reporting and analytics platforms, including cloud-based data environments and legacy BI systems, to improve scalability and usability.<br>• Establish strong data governance, quality controls, and master data practices so reporting remains reliable and consistent across business functions.<br>• Lead the design and delivery of dashboards, KPI frameworks, self-service reporting tools, and advanced analytics capabilities such as predictive insights and anomaly monitoring.<br>• Oversee the BI technology ecosystem, including platform integrations, system performance, and connectivity with ERP applications, cloud services, databases, and external data sources.<br>• Collaborate with executives, business partners, architects, and IT teams to prioritize initiatives and identify opportunities to improve operations through analytics.<br>• Guide organizational adoption of modern analytics practices by driving communication, stakeholder alignment, and change management efforts.<br>• Build and mentor a high-performing BI team by setting clear expectations, encouraging skill development, and promoting accountability and innovation.<br>• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, delivery metrics, and operational performance to ensure stable, cost-effective analytics services.<br>• Support enterprise data modernization efforts, including transitions from traditional SAP BW environments to newer SAP data and analytics platforms when applicable.
<p>Robert Half is working with a Des Moines organization seeking to hire a strategic and hands-on <strong>Director of Accounting</strong> to lead financial operations and strengthen the overall accounting function. This role will be responsible for financial reporting, compliance, process optimization, and team leadership, while partnering with executive management to support sound business decisions and long-term growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><p><strong>Lead the Accounting Function</strong></p><ul><li>Direct core accounting activities across the organization, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and cash activity</li><li>Oversee the full financial close cycle and ensure reporting deadlines are met with a high degree of accuracy</li><li>Review accounting activity and maintain reliable financial records that support informed decision-making</li><li>Ensure financial data is properly reconciled and issues are investigated and resolved in a timely manner</li></ul><p><strong>Deliver Financial Visibility</strong></p><ul><li>Produce accurate financial statements and management reporting</li><li>Support leadership with financial analysis, reporting tools, and business insights</li><li>Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities and help monitor performance against plan</li><li>Analyze results, spending patterns, and trends to identify risks and opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Strengthen Controls and Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting policies and internal control practices to promote accuracy and accountability</li><li>Ensure adherence to GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements</li><li>Manage the audit process and act as the main point of contact for external auditors</li><li>Assist with tax-related reporting and support adoption of updated accounting guidance when needed</li></ul><p><strong>Drive Improvement and Scale</strong></p><ul><li>Assess current accounting workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency</li><li>Implement stronger procedures around close, reporting, and transaction processing</li><li>Help modernize the finance function through system upgrades, ERP enhancements, and automation initiatives</li><li>Build scalable processes that can support organizational change and future expansion</li></ul><p><strong>Support Leadership and Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with senior leaders to share financial updates and operational insights</li><li>Participate in cross-functional leadership discussions and present key accounting metrics</li><li>Provide mentorship, direction, and development support to accounting staff</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and best practices</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an FP&A professional to join a services organization in Des Moines, Iowa on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will play a key role in strengthening financial planning efforts through forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and business analysis. The ideal candidate will translate financial data into clear recommendations that support decision-making across finance and operational teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models supporting budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Lead annual budget preparation and periodic forecast updates.</li><li>Perform variance analysis and identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Partner with finance and operational leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations.</li><li>Build scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Prepare executive-level financial reporting, dashboards, and presentations.</li><li>Support process improvements within FP&A and budgeting.</li><li>Complete ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an FP&A professional to join a services organization in Des Moines, Iowa on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will play a key role in strengthening financial planning efforts through forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and business analysis. The ideal candidate will translate financial data into clear recommendations that support decision-making across finance and operational teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models supporting budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Lead annual budget preparation and periodic forecast updates.</li><li>Perform variance analysis and identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Partner with finance and operational leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations.</li><li>Build scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Prepare executive-level financial reporting, dashboards, and presentations.</li><li>Support process improvements within FP&A and budgeting.</li><li>Complete ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a contract opportunity in Iowa. This position is ideal for someone who can manage the complete accounts payable cycle while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely payment coordination. The person in this role will oversee day-to-day payable activities, ensure documentation aligns with expenditures, and contribute to testing efforts tied to system conversion work when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment completion, ensuring accuracy at each stage.</p><p>• Review and code invoices correctly to the appropriate accounts while verifying supporting documentation for each expenditure.</p><p>• Coordinate payment schedules and prioritize disbursements to ensure vendors are paid on time and according to business needs.</p><p>• Execute payment activities such as check runs and ACH transactions in accordance with established controls and deadlines.</p><p>• Reconcile payable records and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, approvals, or payment details.</p><p>• Support testing activities connected to system conversion efforts by validating transactions and confirming documentation accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to obtain approvals, clarify invoice questions, and maintain smooth processing workflows.</p>
<p>As an IT Business Analyst, you will partner closely with product, technology, and operations teams to drive forward key initiatives in an Agile environment. You’ll help translate business needs into scalable technical solutions while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and user expectations.</p><p>This is a highly visible role with involvement across the full product lifecycle—from ideation through delivery and continuous improvement—within a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Requirements Gathering:</strong> Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners to define business needs and translate them into clear, actionable user stories and functional requirements.</li><li><strong>Agile Delivery:</strong> Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Help prioritize work and ensure timely delivery.</li><li><strong>Solution Design:</strong> Partner with technical teams to design scalable and user-centric solutions. Assist in prototyping and roadmap development.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency through technology and automation.</li><li><strong>Production Support:</strong> Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate resolution efforts to ensure stability and minimal downtime.</li><li><strong>Incident Management:</strong> Track, document, and resolve incidents while contributing to continuous improvement efforts.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Act as a liaison between technical and business teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.</li><li><strong>Testing & Validation:</strong> Support testing efforts by developing test scenarios and validating solutions against business requirements.</li><li><strong>Data Analysis:</strong> Analyze system and user data to provide insights that inform business decisions and product enhancements.</li><li><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends to help drive innovation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst</li><li>Strong experience gathering and translating requirements into user stories and functional documentation</li><li>Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment</li><li>Experience working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical teams</li><li>Financial services industry experience is a plus, but not required</li><li>Customer, agent, employee web PORTAL experience would be huge plus</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join a collaborative team supporting annuity-focused new product initiatives in Iowa. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and will work closely with business, product, technology, and operations partners to shape practical solutions that meet user needs and business objectives. The role offers broad exposure across planning, delivery, testing, and ongoing optimization within a fast-moving Agile environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with stakeholders across product, operations, and technology to uncover business needs and convert them into well-defined user stories and functional documentation.<br>• Contribute to Agile delivery activities by supporting sprint planning, daily collaboration, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives to keep work aligned with priorities.<br>• Work alongside technical teams to help define scalable solutions, support early concept development, and influence product planning decisions.<br>• Evaluate existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements through automation or better use of technology.<br>• Assist with production support efforts by investigating issues, helping coordinate fixes, and promoting system reliability for business users.<br>• Track operational incidents, maintain clear documentation, and support resolution activities while identifying patterns that can reduce future disruptions.<br>• Serve as a connector between business and technical teams by clarifying expectations, communicating progress, and helping manage delivery timelines.<br>• Develop and execute validation approaches such as test scenarios and requirement checks to confirm solutions meet intended business outcomes.<br>• Review system and user data to uncover trends, support decision-making, and inform enhancements to annuity-related products.<br>• Support new product development efforts by helping refine requirements, align cross-functional teams, and maintain momentum from concept through release.