<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>
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 an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial operations and reporting for communities in Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a finance specialist who can strengthen reporting accuracy, guide accounting teams, and provide actionable insight that supports business decisions. The role combines hands-on analysis, internal control oversight, and collaboration with leadership on financial performance, compliance, and operational improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead financial oversight activities for assigned communities, helping translate accounting results into meaningful business recommendations.<br>• Review monthly financial reports to confirm accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with established reporting standards.<br>• Evaluate balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues related to completeness, reasonableness, and supporting documentation.<br>• Advise accounting personnel on financial processes, system use, and best practices to improve consistency and performance.<br>• Prepare and validate specialized calculations such as entrance fee amortization, future service obligations, and deferred cost amortization when applicable.<br>• Step into interim accounting leadership assignments when needed to maintain continuity in financial operations.<br>• Travel to community locations to provide direct accounting support, troubleshoot issues, and assist with financial management needs.<br>• Monitor accounts receivable aging trends and partner with local teams to create plans that reduce outstanding balances and achieve targets.<br>• Participate in audits of on-site accounting functions, assess internal controls, and recommend procedural enhancements where necessary.<br>• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of accounting staff, while also assisting leadership with financial presentations and financing or refinancing initiatives.
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.
<p>Robert Half is working with a growing small business in the construction-related industry to hire a <strong>Controller / Accounting Manager</strong> who will lead accounting operations and financial reporting. This position is open due to an upcoming retirement. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Des Moines, IA</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Construction-related small business</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, general ledger, and payroll</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Supervise, train, and manage accounting staff</li><li>Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations</li><li>Coordinate annual audits with external auditors</li><li>Analyze data to support equipment buying, selling, utilization, and ROI decisions</li><li>Provide financial input related to rental fleet performance</li></ul>
We are looking for a Business Analyst 2 to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa on a contract basis with the opportunity for a permanent position. In this role, you will work with internal partners and product stakeholders to translate business objectives into clear functional requirements for small to mid-sized initiatives. This position combines business analysis, documentation, and project coordination to support successful solution delivery throughout the product lifecycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with business units, stakeholders, and Product Owners to capture, clarify, and document technical and functional needs for assigned initiatives.<br>• Create and maintain process flows, system documentation, and other analysis artifacts that support development and operational understanding.<br>• Contribute to software delivery practices by preparing user stories, refining backlog items, and using project tools to keep work organized and traceable.<br>• Coordinate project activities across teams, helping manage timelines, communications, dependencies, and follow-up actions.<br>• Work closely with development teams to explain user requirements, answer questions, and support alignment from planning through implementation.<br>• Perform gap analysis and document review to identify process improvements, business impacts, and solution considerations.<br>• Facilitate discussions with internal customers and cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are complete, accurate, and validated.<br>• Provide additional analytical or project support duties as needed to meet business objectives.
We are looking for a proactive Business Analyst/Scrum Master to support cross-functional teams in West Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position combines business analysis with hands-on Agile facilitation, making it ideal for someone who can translate stakeholder needs into clear requirements while guiding delivery teams through Scrum ceremonies. The role will partner closely with internal stakeholders and product leaders to improve processes, document workflows, and keep small to mid-sized initiatives moving forward. Success in this position will come from strong communication, initiative, and the ability to balance project coordination with detailed analytical work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with stakeholders and product leaders to gather, clarify, and organize business and technical requirements for active initiatives.<br>• Create and maintain process flows, system documentation, and supporting analysis materials to ensure teams have accurate project information.<br>• Translate business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog items that help development teams deliver effective solutions.<br>• Lead Scrum activities such as daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and other team meetings with a high level of ownership and initiative.<br>• Coordinate project activities across teams, track progress, and help remove obstacles that could affect delivery timelines or outcomes.<br>• Review existing workflows and data processes to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and support solution planning.<br>• Work with internal teams and external partners to communicate updates, confirm requirements, and align on project expectations.<br>• Provide additional analytical or coordination support as needed to meet changing business priorities.
<p>PERMANENT POSITION: Financial Techno Systems Analyst / Blackline Systems Administrator ** Be a part of a Global Financial Transformation!</p><p>**No C2C, No H1B visa, No F1b visa.</p><p>LOCATION: Des Moines, IA / HYBRID IN OFFICE / EACH WEEK ** NO 100% remote must be able to HYBRID in office weekly !</p><p>ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: Will also consider El Segunda, California or Greenwich, Connecticut OR Philadelphia Pennsylvania</p><p>SALARY: up to $120K base + BONUS</p><p>*** For immediate confidential consideration, please send a message to CARRIE DANGER on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My direct email address can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***</p><p>BlackLine Systems / Applications Owner (Finance Transformation)</p><p>***High visibility position on the Finance team working with a global FinTech Powerhouse to take full ownership of a global BlackLine environment, driving real transformation at the intersection of fin-tech</p><p>**Trintech Or Cadency considered !</p><p>WHY Apply Today!</p><p>• Executive visibility – partner W/ senior finance leadership</p><p>• True ownership – sole owner of BlackLine System enterprise-wide – administration, configuration, workflows, Integrations, & Reporting</p><p>• High impact – influence close, reconciliations, and financial accuracy</p><p>• Transformation-focused – drive automation </p><p>• Path into high finance or tech roles</p><p>WHAT You Will Need to secure an Interview: </p><p>• Hands-on BlackLine (or ARCS / Trintech / Cadency) ownership experience</p><p>• Strong technical + finance/process skillset</p><p>• Reporting & SQL experience</p><p>• Proven ability to drive efficiencies / continuous improvement</p><p>• Confident & can influence stakeholders</p><p>WHAT You Will Drive:</p><p>• Own BlackLine administration and optimization across all modules</p><p>• Partner with Finance + IT to improve workflows, integrations, and reporting</p><p>• Drive process improvements & automation initiatives</p><p>• Build dashboards and metrics to enhance close performance</p><p>• Train users and increase adoption across global teams</p><p>• $$ Up to $120K Base + bonus + Relolocation $$</p><p>• Hybrid (4 days onsite) in multiple cities• Relocation $ available</p><p>*** For immediate consideration, please send a message to CARRIE DANGER, SVP 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.</p>