<p>We are looking for an experienced Investment Manager to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will oversee the management and monitoring of investment activities across various portfolios, ensuring compliance with fiduciary responsibilities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with committees, consultants, and advisors to optimize investment strategies and performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and supervise investment activities for retirement portfolios with varying levels of experience within Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) plans, ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with committees, consultants, actuaries, and external advisors to develop and refine investment strategies.</p><p>• Prepare and oversee monthly monitoring reports, quarterly updates, and committee materials, ensuring accurate reporting of investment outcomes for all subsidiary portfolios.</p><p>• Provide technical guidance and support to department staff while coordinating activities under the direction of the Senior Director of Investments.</p><p>• Analyze portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to optimize returns while aligning with risk tolerance.</p><p>• Maintain a deep understanding of market trends and financial analysis to support informed investment decision-making.</p><p>• Assist in managing nuclear decommissioning trust funds and foundation portfolios.</p><p>• Ensure all investment activities align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a Des Moines based insurance company seeking to hire a motivated Manager of Investments Data who will lead efforts in managing and enhancing investment data, accounting processes, and systems. This role requires expertise in statutory accounting and investment systems (e.g., PAM systems) and offers an opportunity to drive team collaboration across various functions within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and meticulous organizational standards in all aspects of the role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and optimize investment accounting systems to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.</li><li>Evaluate and oversee investment data by leveraging knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles.</li><li>Develop and nurture effective working relationships with Corporate Accounting and Asset Management partners.</li><li>Conduct system audits, implement key controls, generate reports, and utilize data analysis tools proficiently.</li><li>Mentor team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement, critical thinking, and teamwork.</li><li>Stay informed on various investment instruments to ensure accurate data reporting and analysis.</li><li>Maintain compliance with accounting standards and controls while meeting strict deadlines.</li><li>Participate in organizational change initiatives, contributing insights to improve team adaptability and overall effectiveness.</li></ul>
<p>Are you a collaborative, people-first leader who thrives in a dynamic setting? Our client, a growing company with a strong reputation, is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead a talented AP/AR team and drive operational excellence across departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>As the Accounting Manager, you will:</p><ul><li>Lead and coach a large AP/AR team with empathy, accountability, and a focus on development.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve customer issues and streamline operations.</li><li>Manage vendor contracts, payment schedules, and customer account activity.</li><li>Drive process improvements and digitization efforts using ERP systems.</li><li>Foster a positive team culture that values openness, efficiency, and continuous learning.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ideal Candidate Profile</p><p>We’re looking for a strategic and approachable leader who:</p><ul><li>Is a strong communicator and coach across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Has experience managing accounting teams of 5+ individuals.</li><li>Thrives in ambiguous environments, using sound judgment and flexibility.</li><li>Is collaborative, open-minded, and passionate about building scalable processes.</li><li>Knows how to prioritize, delegate, and teach with patience and clarity.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why Join This Team?</p><ul><li>Be part of a growing company with a strong industry reputation.</li><li>Work with a positive, receptive team eager to learn and grow.</li><li>Help shape the future of accounting operations.</li><li>Make a real impact across departments and processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>01500-0013296769</strong></p><p><strong>Controller Opportunity – A Chance to Make an Impact</strong></p><p>Are you a talented and driven accountant ready to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to join a thriving $20M (and growing) manufacturing business that puts employees first, fosters autonomy, and encourages you to build your role your way.</p><p>As the Controller in this dynamic company, you will play an integral part in driving financial success through:</p><ul><li><strong>Budgeting and forecasting</strong> to help leadership plan for the future.</li><li><strong>Tax compliance</strong> mastery, ensuring payroll, sales, and use taxes across IA, NE, and IL are filed properly and efficiently, eliminating unnecessary penalties.</li><li><strong>Big-picture thinking</strong>, stepping in where needed (AP/AR, process improvements, etc.) and finding solutions to challenges like overpayments, credit card management, and key software updates.</li></ul><p>This role goes far beyond numbers—you’ll have the chance to partner with leaders like the plant manager to better understand operations and drive improvements.</p><p>What sets this role apart is the culture: a close-knit team, a hands-on leader passionate about employee appreciation, from team BBQs to thoughtful gestures like gift cards. You’ll have two direct reports in AP and AR and collaborate closely with the employee relations lead who ensures the company’s “employee-first” mindset.</p><p>If you’re self-driven, organized, team-oriented, and ready to roll up your sleeves, this Controller position could be the perfect fit. You’ll thrive if you can handle a no-frills, manufacturing environment full of authenticity and energy—where ideas are welcome, humor is direct, and the opportunity to make a visible impact is endless.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love It Here:</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a company projected to grow to $30M in the next three years.</li><li>Partner with a leadership team that listens, supports, and values their employees.</li><li>Join a happy team that loves what they do—and grow with a business that will challenge and reward you.</li></ul><p>Make this role your own while contributing to a company that takes pride in its hard work, people-first values, and exciting growth trajectory. Are you ready to step in and take the lead?</p>
<p>Are you ready to take your expertise in Accounts Payable to the next level? We are searching for an experienced and driven <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to lead and optimize our AP operations. In this critical role, you'll oversee the daily activities of the accounts payable department while driving efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with accounting policies while delivering timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments.</li><li>Oversee the month-end close process, including preparing balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Work with Supply Chain to verify vendor payment terms and strategize cost-saving initiatives, including optimizing net working capital or obtaining payment discounts.</li><li>Conduct weekly accounts payable check and ACH payment runs.</li><li>Manage the company's Corporate Travel and Purchase Card program, ensuring oversight of vendor management, policy alignment, and accurate reporting.</li><li>Develop and implement metrics to drive productivity improvement and quality controls.</li><li>Partner with the Controller on the annual audit and compliance initiatives.</li><li>Evaluate technology solutions to integrate multiple ERP systems, streamlining processes across departments.</li><li>Hire, train, and develop the accounts payable staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.</li><li>Continuously identify areas for operational improvement and execute industry best practices.</li><li>Support the integration of acquisitions by consolidating processes and systems.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You Want to Work Here:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Flexibility in schedule</strong>: We value work-life balance and offer flexible schedules that prioritize your well-being.</li><li><strong>Remote work options</strong>: Enjoy the flexibility to work from home, while still being part of a dynamic team environment.</li><li><strong>Company appreciation</strong>: Your hard work and contributions are recognized and celebrated through robust recognition programs.</li><li><strong>Team collaboration</strong>: Work alongside a supportive and collaborative group of professionals dedicated to achieving shared goals.</li></ul><p><br></p>
Tremendous opportunity to join this organization that is truly making a difference in the lives of many! In this hands on Accounting Manager role you will:<br>• Lead the monthly closings of financial records, preparation of related journal entries and supervises timely and efficient performance of cash and electronic disbursements and corresponding payroll and tax withholding liabilities. <br>• Assist the Finance Manager in the budgeting and forecasting process.<br>• Monitor, managers and reports cash flows to senior leadership for coverage of payroll, accounts payable and other paid items.<br>• Oversee banking relationships including Administration or electronic user rights.<br>• Provide information gathering/reporting for 990 tax returns as well as annual property and liability insurance renewals.<br>• Help develop methodology and processes for accounting for costs and revenues on a service basis.<br>• Suggest modifications or recommend new efficient and effective accounting policies and procedures.<br>• Assist the Controller in organizing and coordinating work with external auditors and state auditors.<br>• Responsible for Corporate credit card site. Assigning approvers, maintaining GL structure and assuring cardholders review and code charges on a monthly basis.<br>• Assist in monthly Finance meeting to review financial reporting at multiple locations<br>• Monitor timely approval of AP related transaction.<br>• Oversee staff accountants in daily work activities or projects.<br><br>In order to be considered for this role you must have a BA in Accounting, 7+ years related experience (some of which must be in healthcare or non-profit) as well as some supervisory experience.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a Des Moines insurance company to identify and hire a Senior Investment Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the preparation and analysis of investment-related financial statements and reports. You will also oversee investment accounting systems and databases while collaborating with various teams across the organization to ensure accuracy and compliance. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external investment financial statements and reports.</p><p>• Maintain and update the investment accounting system to ensure accurate and timely data.</p><p>• Conduct cash flow projections and manage the investment database to support financial planning.</p><p>• Act as a subject matter expert on investment accounting, providing guidance on complex assignments.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with statutory and GAAP accounting standards.</p><p>• Analyze investment portfolios, including derivatives and fixed income assets, to support reporting requirements.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and company policies in all investment accounting activities.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the investment reporting and analysis functions.</p><p>• Develop and deliver insights to support strategic decision-making related to investments.</p><p>• Assist in audits and regulatory reviews by providing accurate documentation and responses.</p>
<p>Our client in the agriculture industry is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their team. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis while diving into industry complexities. If you have a strong agriculture accounting background and enjoy diving deep into financial analysis, this may be the opportunity for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage agriculture accounting processes to ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Perform month-end accounting activities, including preparing accounting files and journals.</li><li>Execute detailed reconciliations throughout each month and ensure accuracy at year-end.</li><li>Drive <strong>process standardization</strong> across multiple systems and help implement system changes where necessary.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to gain knowledge and expertise in industry and financial aspects of the business.</li><li>Conduct detailed analyses to understand the financial numbers and identify areas for improvement.</li><li>Utilize Excel heavily throughout the course of month-end</li><li>Participate in technical accounting projects and other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Prior <strong>agriculture accounting</strong> experience is mandatory; familiarity with agriculture retail or wholesale accounting is highly preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated <strong>critical thinking ability</strong> and a passion for understanding the details behind data and processes.</li><li>Strong reconciliation and financial analysis skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, driving process improvements while adapting to multiple systems.</li><li>Solid proficiency in <strong>Excel</strong> for data management, reporting, and reconciliations.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>A proactive attitude and ability to "dive into the weeds" to understand processes and financial outcomes.</li><li>A technical accountant mindset, comfortable with high volumes of data and analysis.</li><li>Agriculture industry experience, particularly in ag retail/wholesale is highly preferred</li><li>CPA certification is <strong>not required</strong>, however ideal </li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to contribute to key financial operations and ensure the accuracy of accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing month-end close procedures, reconciling accounts, and maintaining the general ledger.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and execute month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Maintain and update the general ledger while verifying the accuracy of entries.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries in compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations to ensure consistency and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Handle bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial audits and reporting.<br>• Analyze financial statements to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvements.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and company policies.<br>• Monitor and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial data.
<p>As a Business Systems Analyst / Scrum Master, you’ll play a pivotal role at the intersection of agile delivery, business processes, and technology implementation. You’ll guide cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring business requirements are clearly defined, traceable, and aligned with strategic goals.</p><p>Our technology ecosystem spans multiple platforms, business lines, and integration points — success in this role means balancing structured analysis with agile adaptability. You’ll partner with product owners, technology leaders, application developers, quality assurance testers, and other stakeholders to ensure solutions deliver meaningful, measurable value.</p><p>This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a fast-paced environment where curiosity, communication, and ownership drive results.</p><p><br></p><p>Accountabilities</p><p>• Drive clarity and documentation — capture detailed functional and technical requirements, workflows, and process and technology dependencies across systems and integration points.</p><p>• Translate business strategy into execution — work with business and technology leaders to define clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint goals aligned to enterprise priorities.</p><p>• Facilitate agile delivery — lead sprint ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and coach teams in Agile principles to promote continuous improvement and accountability.</p><p>• Bridge communication across functions — ensure seamless collaboration between products owners, technology leaders, project managers, developers, QA, and other roles and teams as needed.</p><p>• Balance agility and structure — manage iterative delivery in an Agile/Scrum framework while applying structured analysis where appropriate for compliance and traceability.</p><p>• Enable transparency and decision-making — track metrics and report on sprint progress to stakeholders.</p><p>• Champion alignment — communicate complex business or technical concepts in simple, actionable terms for diverse audiences.</p><p>• Promote continuous improvement — identify opportunities to enhance team performance, process efficiency, and product quality.</p><p>• Remove impediments to team progress by proactively identifying, tracking, and resolving blockers that hinder delivery.</p><p>• Drive on-time delivery by ensuring the team meets committed sprint and project dates, facilitating alignment across stakeholders, and escalating risks when necessary.</p>
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Audit Manager - Public in the thriving industry of public accounting. Based in a vibrant city in Iowa, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing a range of audit activities and contributing to the firm's growth and development. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Lead, plan, and execute audits with precision and efficiency<br>• Supervise a team of audit professionals, ensuring all tasks are performed accurately and on schedule<br>• Foster clear communication and strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and concerns promptly<br>• Identify potential audit risks and devise effective strategies to manage them<br>• Collaborate with partners to strategize and seize new business opportunities<br>• Stay updated with the latest auditing regulations and standards, applying this knowledge to daily operations<br>• Contribute to the detail-oriented development of staff through mentoring, training, and performance evaluations<br>• Utilize various accounting software systems to facilitate audit processes<br>• Develop and implement audit programs and plans to ensure comprehensive audit engagements.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a local public accounting firm in Indianola, Iowa to hire a highly skilled and motivated Tax Accountant. Our client is focused on providing exceptional tax consulting and compliance services for a diverse client base, which includes individuals, small businesses, and corporate clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Summary:</p><p>As a Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing individual and corporate tax returns, assisting with tax planning and consulting, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with at least five years of experience in tax accounting. A CPA designation is preferred, and a degree in accounting or a related field is required.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Tax Preparation and Review: Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for individuals and corporate clients </p><p>Tax Planning and Compliance: Provide proactive tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes, ensuring adherence to current tax laws and regulations.</p><p>Client Communication: Collaborate closely with clients to gather necessary financial data, answer tax-related inquiries, and provide exceptional service.</p><p>Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth tax research on complex issues and provide findings and recommendations to management and clients.</p><p>Team Collaboration: Support junior team members with technical guidance and quality control during tax return preparation.</p><p>Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows within the tax department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p>
