8 Results for Financial Analysis Manager Jobs in Ankeny, IA

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join a services organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This role will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while providing financial insight that supports strategic decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling and planning expertise, along with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for senior leadership. Responsibilities: • Lead the annual budget process and oversee periodic forecasts to ensure financial plans align with business goals. • Build and maintain financial models that evaluate performance trends, operational drivers, and future growth scenarios. • Partner with department leaders to review results, identify variances, and recommend actions to improve financial outcomes. • Prepare recurring and ad hoc management reports that present key metrics, risks, and opportunities in a concise manner. • Analyze revenue, expenses, and profitability to support strategic planning and resource allocation decisions. • Use planning tools, including Adaptive Insights, to enhance reporting accuracy and streamline forecasting activities. • Support leadership with business cases, scenario analysis, and financial guidance for new initiatives and investments. • Strengthen financial planning processes and reporting frameworks to improve visibility and decision support across the organization.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Director/Manager Financial Reporting

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished financial reporting leader to guide enterprise reporting activities for a major organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is responsible for shaping accurate, timely consolidated reporting, strengthening accounting governance, and advising senior leaders on complex financial matters. The position offers the opportunity to influence reporting strategy, elevate control processes, and lead improvements across a multi-entity environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles to deliver complete and reliable consolidated financial results.• Manage corporate accounting activities across parent and affiliated entities, including intercompany matters, legal entity reporting, consolidation design, and close-related governance.• Direct the creation and review of reporting materials for executive leadership, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with generally accepted accounting principles.• Sponsor enterprise-wide accounting and reporting initiatives that improve consistency, streamline workflows, raise data quality, and advance operational best practices across domestic and international teams.• Partner with finance and technology stakeholders to enhance reporting systems, support consolidation platforms, increase automation, and strengthen the overall financial reporting infrastructure.• Advise business unit finance leaders and senior executives on technical accounting, consolidation, and reporting considerations tied to major transactions, acquisitions, organizational changes, and strategic decisions.• Oversee internal control activities related to financial reporting, supporting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and reinforcing a strong risk-aware control environment.• Track new accounting guidance and reporting developments, leading implementation efforts and promoting consistent adoption across the organization.• Coordinate with external reporting, tax, treasury, and business unit finance teams to fulfill reporting obligations, regulatory filings, and financial information requests.• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting and reporting professionals while building a collaborative culture focused on accountability, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Director of Finance

Ames, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to lead financial planning, reporting, and operational oversight for the organization in the Ames area. This role will guide budgeting activities, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and provide leadership with clear insights to support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, strong technical finance expertise, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining financial integrity. Responsibilities:• Lead the development and management of the annual budgeting cycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial targets.• Oversee month-end close activities to deliver timely, accurate financial results and maintain strong accounting controls.• Prepare and present financial reports that offer meaningful analysis for executives and key stakeholders.• Build and maintain cash flow projections to support liquidity planning and short- and long-term decision-making.• Direct ongoing budget monitoring efforts, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions when needed.• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate financial performance and support strategic planning initiatives.• Establish and refine finance processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across the function.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee investment accounting activities for a leading insurance organization in the Des Moines metro. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to guide a high-performing team while supporting accurate financial reporting, portfolio analysis, and regulatory compliance. The position plays an important part in strengthening controls, improving processes, and delivering insight that informs planning and business decisions. Responsibilities:• Guide and mentor investment accounting staff, creating a collaborative team culture focused on accountability, skill development, and strong execution.• Direct the month-end close process for investment-related activity, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger results are completed accurately and on schedule.• Manage the accounting and financial reporting for a broad investment portfolio, maintaining consistency with applicable insurance and corporate reporting standards.• Work closely with Finance, Treasury, Actuarial, Investment Management, Operations, and external auditors to ensure transactions are properly recorded and disclosures are complete.• Deliver analysis and reporting that helps leadership evaluate results, support capital planning, and make informed strategic decisions.• Monitor changes in accounting guidance, regulatory expectations, and market developments, then advise leadership on potential business and reporting impacts.• Lead initiatives that streamline workflows, expand automation, and improve efficiency while reinforcing a strong control environment.• Support internal and external audits, examinations, and regulatory reviews by preparing documentation, addressing questions, and coordinating timely responses.• Oversee prioritization of team responsibilities and resource allocation to meet deadlines and align department efforts with organizational goals.• Act as the internal point of expertise for investment accounting matters and provide guidance to business partners across the organization.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a Payroll Analyst 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.Key Responsibilities<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>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Invoicing Analyst

Ankeny, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
Are you looking for an opportunity where your attention to detail, analytical mindset, and accounting skills can make a real impact? A growing and stable organization is seeking an Invoicing Analyst to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a supportive group of professionals in a collaborative work environment with excellent growth potential. If you enjoy problem-solving, investigating discrepancies, working cross-functionally with multiple departments, and being a key contributor to the financial success of a company, this could be the perfect next step in your career.What You'll Do<ul><li>Process customer invoices and credit memos accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Review billing documentation and job-related paperwork for accuracy.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.</li><li>Enter and maintain data within accounting systems.</li><li>Communicate with internal departments and customers regarding billing questions and purchase orders.</li><li>Update customer records and maintain organized financial documentation.</li><li>Assist with customer inquiries and past-due account follow-up.</li><li>Support continuous improvement efforts within the invoicing and accounting functions.</li></ul>Why You'll Love This Opportunity✅ Collaborative and team-oriented culture✅ Growth and advancement opportunities within the organization✅ Stable and successful company with a strong reputation✅ Variety in your day and exposure to multiple departments✅ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business operations✅ Competitive compensation and benefits package If you're a motivated accounting professional seeking a position where your contributions are valued and your career can grow, we'd love to connect with you.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager for a growing client in Des Moines. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the full accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, managing vendor relationships, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and a proven ability to manage high-volume AP operations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee the daily accounts payable function, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounts payable staff while ensuring departmental goals and deadlines are met.</li><li>Monitor AP processes, identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, and implement best practices and internal controls.</li><li>Manage month-end and year-end AP close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve payment issues and maintain strong business relationships.</li></ul>
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Annuity Business Analyst/Consultant

Urbandale, IA
remote
Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Annuity Business Analyst/Consultant to join a contract opportunity with permanent potential based in Iowa. This role is 100% remote. This role will guide annuity product implementations by turning product and actuarial concepts into practical business and system requirements that support successful delivery. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to align product intent, operational needs, testing expectations, and technical execution across the full annuity lifecycle. Responsibilities:• Act as the lead annuity subject matter expert, advising teams on product setup, implementation planning, and operational preparedness for new offerings and enhancements.• Collaborate with actuarial, product, operations, technology, and vendor partners to convert annuity designs into detailed business rules, workflows, calculation logic, and data requirements.• Define end-to-end requirements covering illustrations, application processing, suitability review, policy issuance, administration, billing, commissions, servicing, withdrawals, claims, correspondence, and reporting.• Evaluate product variations, state-specific rules, premium structures, rider selections, value calculations, surrender activity, beneficiary events, and compliance considerations to ensure complete requirement coverage.• Provide direction to IT business analysts, developers, and quality teams so user stories, specifications, mappings, and acceptance criteria accurately reflect annuity product intent.• Develop and review business validation scenarios, expected outcomes, calculation checks, exception handling cases, and regression considerations to strengthen testing quality.• Participate in planning sessions, design discussions, backlog refinement, sprint activities, demos, defect reviews, and release readiness efforts to support timely and accurate delivery.• Review configuration documents, product rules, data mappings, conversion assumptions, and third-party deliverables to confirm alignment with business objectives and implementation standards.• Identify process gaps, operational risks, dependency issues, and control needs that could affect launch success, and recommend solutions before release.• Support product validation and implementation activities related to system changes or organizational transition efforts when needed.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

8 results for Financial Analysis Manager in Ankeny, IA