<p>Director of IT / IT Director / Information Technology Director / Director of IT / Technical Director of IT (Direct Hire) </p><p>HIRING JULY 2026 </p><p>REMOTE FOR IOWA RESIDENTS. YOU MUST RESIDE IN IOWA. IOWA ADDRESSES ONLY. WORK HYBRID ONSITE in the Des Moines IOWA AREA, WITH FLEXIBILITY EACH WEEK.</p><p>Direct Hire IT Director of IT in the IOWA area up to $200K PLUS A 20% Bonus depending on years of experience. You must reside in the Iowa area. </p><p>“Player / Coach” type of a role where you must have modern tech stack expertise from a Knowledge standpoint. </p><p>HANDS-ON TECHNICAL PLUS LEADERSHIP: You MUST have: hands on current, server & networking IT skills. This is NOT a just DIRECTING / Leadership position. You must straddle both technical AND Leadership.</p><p>You MUST HAVE: </p><p>• Current Technical demonstrated experience in a modern tech stack </p><p>• IT Budget </p><p>• IT Hiring and direct reports </p><p>• Tech Strategic Planning + Day to Day in the weeds! </p><p>• Technical Roadmap experience</p><p>• CyberSecurity Roadmap and expertise </p><p>• Azure / Cloud migration + M365 – can lead a Cloud migration </p><p>• Infrastructure – Server + Networking </p><p>• GRC – Governance, Risk & Compliance </p><p>• DevOps</p><p>• General compliance</p><p>• Previous Direct report experience. You will be on the Front Lines working to improve technology for the business, Drive Solutions for the business, and you will be a difference maker in working with the business and leading the Front lines o operations-Strategic & Technical standpoint! This IT Director / Director of IT is a Strategic AND Technical Lead role in a small IT shop!</p><p>• Proven track record of Direct Reports and Developing Staff. You must have Technical enough skills to UPSKILL a Technical Team, and address the technical gaps. </p><p>• Smaller IT Org, 10 Direct Reports, 10 – 15 people in IT with a larger company. </p><p>• Prior Infrastructure experience – Current Technical skills with VMware, server support / Windows, M365, and Storage. </p><p>• Any Application Development knowledge, 3rd party Vendor software package is a Plus such as Salesforce</p><p>• General understanding of Server and Network performance and troubleshooting; Windows Server, Active Directory & MS Exchange Server, VOIP, Citrix & HyperVisor technology, Networking, and Cloud based technology. O365,</p><p>*Cloud / Azure Migration</p><p>• Manage the data center</p><p>Drive Change! Referral Bonuses Paid ! Immediate and confidential consideration on this Direct Hire position or other permanent IT opportunities in the Des Moines or the 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 Profile</p>
<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>