Position: IT Director - Manufacturing Infrastructure<br>Location: Hybrid in Central Iowa<br>Salary: $180,000 - 200,000 base with GENEROUS bonus plan and OUTSTANDING benefits<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>We’re partnering with a high-growth organization to hire a Director of IT – Infrastructure & Operations. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the CIO, designed to strengthen leadership as the company continues to scale through successful acquisitions and aggressive growth plans.<br>This is a high-visibility opportunity to step into a true leadership seat—driving transformation, influencing executive strategy, and building a modern, scalable IT foundation across a multi-site enterprise.<br><br>What You’ll Do<br> • Define and lead the infrastructure & IT operations strategy for a growing organization<br> • Partner directly with the CIO and executive team on business-critical initiatives<br> • Drive modernization across infrastructure, cloud, and service delivery<br> • Lead M&A integration efforts and build a scalable shared services model<br> • Evaluate and restructure the IT organization to align with future growth<br> • Elevate IT maturity, service quality, and operational efficiency<br> • Collaborate with peer leaders across applications, security, and operations<br><br>What We’re Looking For<br> • Proven Director-level IT leader with infrastructure & operations expertise in manufacturing<br> • Strong executive presence—comfortable engaging C-level and influencing decisions<br> • Experience leading transformation, modernization, and organizational change<br> • Background supporting multi-site environments and scaling IT operations<br> • Experience with M&A integration or complex systems consolidation<br> • Strategic mindset with the ability to execute and deliver results<br><br>Why This Role<br> • Net-new leadership role with direct access to the CIO and executive team<br> • Opportunity to shape the future of IT in a growing, acquisition-driven company<br> • Key role in ongoing and future M&A integration initiatives<br> • Ability to rebuild, modernize, and scale IT operations across multiple locations<br> • High-impact environment with long-term growth potential and leadership trajectory<br><br>If you’re a forward-thinking IT leader ready to make a measurable impact in a growing, high-visibility environment, this is the kind of role that can define the next phase of your career.<br><br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me at 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 strategic finance leader to oversee core financial operations and provide clear guidance that supports sound business decisions. This role will lead budgeting, reporting, and forecasting activities while strengthening financial discipline across the organization. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the position is well suited for an individual who combines analytical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the annual budgeting cycle, partnering with department leaders to build accurate plans and align financial targets with organizational priorities.<br>• Oversee month-end close activities to ensure timely completion, reliable reconciliations, and accurate presentation of financial results.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial reports that highlight performance trends, key variances, and actionable insights for leadership.<br>• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts to support liquidity planning and short- and long-term financial decision-making.<br>• Refine budgeting processes and financial controls to improve consistency, transparency, and operational efficiency.<br>• Evaluate financial performance against plan, investigate material differences, and recommend corrective actions where needed.<br>• Lead and mentor finance team members, establishing priorities and promoting high standards of accuracy and accountability.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on financial planning initiatives and support process improvements, including any relevant system-related changes when required.
<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>