Position: SENIOR CDP DATA ANALYST - Help Build a Smarter Connected Digital Experience<br>Location: REMOTE<br>Salary: UP TO $140K + EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>A nationally recognized company with a long history of success is launching a bold new digital initiative—and this is your opportunity to help shape it from the ground up.<br>This newly formed department is building a mobile-first product from scratch. It’s a greenfield, 0-to-1 launch with the pace and creativity of a startup, backed by the resources and stability of a Fortune 500 parent. The first MVP is nearing launch, and we’re assembling a team of 20 innovators to bring it to life.<br>As a Senior CDP Data Analyst, you’ll be a key player in designing and evolving a custom-built Customer Data Platform. Your work will unify customer insights across systems and empower smarter, faster decision-making across the organization.<br>What You’ll Be Doing<br> • Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to define data requirements and use cases.<br> • Design data models and integration logic to support a unified customer view.<br> • Analyze customer behavior across platforms to uncover insights and segmentation opportunities.<br> • Build dashboards and visualizations that drive strategic decisions.<br> • Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across the Customer Data Platform.<br> • Translate business needs into technical specifications and support iterative development.<br> • Advocate for data best practices and help standardize customer metrics across teams.<br>What You Bring<br> • 5+ years of experience in data analysis, with a focus on customer data and cross-platform integration.<br> • Advanced skills in SQL and Python, R, or similar languages.<br> • Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.<br> • Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data warehousing.<br> • Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.<br> • Bonus: Experience with customer journey analytics, segmentation modeling, personalization strategies, and data privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA).<br>Why Join Now?<br> • Be part of a ground-floor team shaping a transformative digital product.<br> • Work in a fast-paced, agile environment with full executive support.<br> • Influence how data drives decisions across a nationally recognized organization.<br> • Enjoy the freedom to innovate—without legacy constraints.<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE 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 mobile: 515-771-8142. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
<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>
<p>TITLE: JUNIOR AUTOMATION QA ENGINEER / QA Analyst</p><p>LOCATION: ONSITE IN OFFICE/ WEEKLY HYBRID. ** MUST LIVE IN DES MOINES IOWA – NO EXCEPTIONS. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ONSITE ** but once you get up to speed & FULLY trained, you will have flexibility and be able to work from home and flex your time ONSITE in the office.</p><p>IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW THIS WEEK!!! WILL HIRE IN DECEMBER !!</p><p>Are you a recent graduate or early in your career (0-2 years of experience) with a passion for technology, problem-solving, and making an impact in the SaaS space? Embark on an exciting opportunity as a AUTOMATION QA ENGINEER / QA Analyst, working with top-tier clients! This is your chance to take ownership of complex data processes, contribute to innovative solutions, and help drive client satisfaction—all while growing your expertise in automation, SQL, programming, and QA / automation. </p><p> *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message / resume to CARRIE DANGER on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My DIRECT email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***</p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p>Manage and maintain provider promotional data to ensure client orders are accurate and error-free.</p><p>Code manual quality assurance testing into Automation scripts for promotions and updates in SaaS software, focusing on optimizing performance.</p><p>Monitor order reporting for defects and resolve any promotional discrepancies quickly and efficiently.</p><p>Collaborate on maturing the testing process and troubleshoot key technical tasks using SQL and programming languages.</p><p>Leverage AUTOMATION tools like Playwright & Postman (with code written in various programming languages) and participate in process improvement initiatives.</p><p>WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT: </p><p>Hungry to learn and grow: You’re excited to dive into challenges and build new skills in tech and data analysis.</p><p>Ready to jump in: You’ve recently graduated or have up to 2 years of professional experience with applicable skills.</p><p>Tech-savvy with the essential </p><p>MUST HAVES: Automation tool experience PLUS You have SQL experience and at least 1 programming language under your belt like Typescript, JavaScript, Python, Java, or .Net.</p><p>Required Skills:</p><p>Proficiency w/ Microsoft Excel.</p><p>Ability to navigate & understand XML.</p><p>Time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>PLUS'S:</p><p>Experience with SQL and data visualization tools like PowerBI.</p><p>Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or Insomnia.</p><p>Knowledge of automated testing platforms like Playwright.</p><p>Why You’ll Love This Role:</p><p>Opportunity to develop your skills in data-driven decision-making, quality assurance, & programming—while working with a visionary team that supports your growth. You’ll work alongside industry leaders, including a collaborative QA team, and help enhance client satisfaction through innovative promotional data solutions.</p><p>Apply now and become a part of redefining the future of technology and AUTOMATION FOR manual testing! </p><p>Full time permanent Position AUTOMATION QA ENGINEER / QA Analyst up to $75K . Immediate & confidential consideration, it is best to contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team, Iowa Region at my Direct Office line (515) 259-6087 or Cell: 515-991-0863, and email resume to Carrie Danger or APPLY DIRECT to this posting.</p>
<p>This Technical Derivatives Business Analyst position partners with both business and technology teams to enhance a derivatives trading platform. The role focuses on launching new products, optimizing system processes, and serving as a subject-matter expert in derivatives.</p><p><br></p>
<p>POSITION: SAS Reporting Analyst IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW & HIRE IN DECEMBER </p><p>LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa – Hybrid (1-2 Days in Office) BUT FLEXIBLE!!!</p><p>STATUS: No Sponsorship (EAD, Green Card, or U.S. Citizen. No OPT or F1 Visa)</p><p>Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about identifying risks, improving processes, and leveraging technology to generate impactful, data-driven insights? We are seeking a SAS Reporting Analyst to join our team in a pivotal role focused on designing business controls, improving risk management, and optimizing operational processes through advanced data analysis and quality assurance.</p><p>****For immediate and confidential consideration for this SAS Reporting Analyst (PERM Direct Hire) role, contact Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team, with DIRECT email/contact information available on my LinkedIn profile. Or, ONE-CLICK APPLY directly to this posting.****</p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p>Business Controls, Change Management & Quality Assurance:</p><p>Develop and modify reporting to mitigate risks identified in the risk register, applying preventative and detective measures across operations.</p><p>Review processes to uncover control deficiencies and ensure policy and regulatory alignment.</p><p><br></p><p>Build and monitor robust controls, supporting change management evaluations and implementations.</p><p><br></p><p>Conduct post-implementation reviews and root cause analyses to enhance control reporting and operational mechanisms.</p><p>Collaborate with peers to align responsibilities and desired outcomes across processes, systems, and procedures.</p><p>Contribute to discussions and initiatives to enhance operational controls.</p><p>Key Skills Needed:</p><p>Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to translate data into actionable insights.</p><p>Creativity to craft innovative control reports using SAS tools and SQL Server databases (experience with SQL a plus). ** MUST BE ABLE TO WRITE SAS coding from scratch and write more complex reports. NOT drop ang drop" or following templates -NOT looking for that experience, NOT looking for modifying current reports. </p><p>Proven ability to manage operational risks through automated and manual reporting.</p><p>Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.</p><p>Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.</p><p>Self-motivated, dependable, and professional work ethic.</p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.</p><p>Proficiency in SAS is required. MUST BE ABLE TO WRITE SAS coding from scratch and write more complex reports. NOT drop ang drop" or following templates -NOT looking for that experience, NOT looking for modifying current reports. </p><p>Experience in operational/business analysis preferred, with process improvement or process mapping being a significant plus.</p><p>Compensation: Up to $100K (PERM Direct Hire)</p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume directly to Carrie Danger (email on LinkedIn profile) or ONE-CLICK APPLY to this specific posting. You can also reach Carrie Danger by cell at 515-991-0863 for more information.</p>
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with expertise in risk management and derivatives to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this long-term contract role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and maintain system capabilities that support derivatives processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive system improvements while building subject-matter expertise in derivatives and related operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with technology teams using Agile methodologies to design and implement new or enhanced system functionalities.<br>• Analyze and document business requirements, process flows, and data interactions to ensure system efficiency.<br>• Manage and maintain the system backlog, ensuring features are well-documented and prioritized effectively.<br>• Plan and coordinate system development efforts, resolving roadblocks to achieve sprint and release objectives.<br>• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams to oversee system maintenance and support activities.<br>• Monitor system performance regularly and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.<br>• Coordinate business processes related to derivatives, including portfolio onboarding, administration, and data management.<br>• Develop in-depth knowledge of derivatives systems and processes to support pre- and post-execution activities.<br>• Provide expertise to ensure seamless integration of systems and data across investment, risk, finance, and actuarial functions.
We are looking for a skilled Database Administrator to join our dedicated data team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the health, security, and performance of critical database systems while ensuring effective data governance and management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in database technologies, a strong understanding of data governance, and a proactive mindset to address complex challenges in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and optimize database queries and processes to support software development projects and ad-hoc reporting needs, ensuring adherence to team standards.<br>• Partner with software developers to streamline database deliverables, including pair programming and coordinating deployments outside normal business hours.<br>• Troubleshoot and upgrade third-party software products with database backends, providing diagnostic support to resolve issues across network segments.<br>• Implement and enforce corporate policies for role-based data access to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.<br>• Perform routine administrative tasks such as database installations, upgrades, migrations, server patching, backups, disaster recovery testing, and performance tuning.<br>• Lead initiatives to improve database design, data classification and retention, cloud migration strategies, and overall system reliability and security.<br>• Maintain comprehensive documentation to support auditing, encryption, and security standards.<br>• Monitor database performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
<p><strong>Controller / Accounting Manager – Nonprofit | Direct Hire</strong></p><p>Looking for purpose-driven work with true ROI for your career?</p><p>Join a nonprofit team where you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact that goes far beyond accounting. Here, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues and leaders who are committed to professional growth, team collaboration, and making a difference in the community. This is more than just numbers—it's about being part of something meaningful, with plenty of ways to get involved in team events, volunteer opportunities, and initiatives that shape the region’s future.</p><p><strong>Why Work Here</strong></p><ul><li>Supportive, fast-paced, and highly engaged team culture</li><li>Real involvement in major economic and talent development campaigns</li><li>Hands-on experience through integration projects, shared services, and digital transformation initiatives</li><li>Opportunity to own processes and help drive strategy—no micromanagement</li><li>Your work matters: bonus structure is directly tied to team achievements and visible outcomes</li><li>Network with business leaders and community stakeholders at annual events</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly close, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and audit prep for multi-entity structure</li><li>Lead process improvement and support upcoming integration projects</li><li>Partner with executive leadership and advise on financial accuracy and best practices</li><li>Supervise an experienced and detail-oriented staff accountant</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA/CPA preferred</li><li>7+ years relevant experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role, ideal</li><li>Strong analytical and communication skills, adaptability, and deadline focus</li><li>Previous nonprofit experience a plus, but not required</li></ul><p><strong>Technology</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Office 365, ideal</li></ul><p>Ready to grow your career—and your impact? Reach out and be part of a team where people and purpose matter.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
About Us<br><br>We are a growing, family-owned business known for our strong values, close-knit culture, and long-term commitment to our employees and customers. As we continue to expand, we are creating our first Controller position to help bring structure, strengthen our financial processes, and support our next phase of growth.<br><br>Position Overview<br><br>The Controller will be a hands-on financial leader responsible for building and managing the company’s accounting function. This role requires someone who can create processes from the ground up, implement structure and controls, learn and optimize our new accounting system, and oversee an Accounting Clerk and administrative support team. The ideal candidate is both strategic and detail-oriented, comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and excited to help formalize financial operations for a small but growing business.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Financial Management & Reporting<br><br>Lead and run the full month-end close process<br><br>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (P& L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)<br><br>Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial records are complete and compliant<br><br>Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making<br><br>Process & Structure Development<br><br>Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls<br><br>Establish standardized workflows for billing, AP/AR, expense processing, and payroll coordination<br><br>Identify opportunities for efficiency and automation<br><br>Systems & Technology<br><br>Learn and fully utilize the company’s new accounting/ERP system<br><br>Drive system optimization, reporting enhancements, and user adoption<br><br>Evaluate and implement additional financial tools as needed<br><br>Team Leadership & Collaboration<br><br>Manage and mentor the Accounting Clerk and administrative team<br><br>Work closely with operations, sales, and leadership to ensure accurate financial data<br><br>Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership on financial matters<br><br>Compliance & Other Duties<br><br>Coordinate with external CPA firm for tax filings and year-end activities<br><br>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations<br><br>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management<br><br>Handle special projects and operational support as needed in a small-business environment<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required<br><br>CPA, CMA, or equivalent experience strongly preferred<br><br>5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a small business or family-owned environment<br><br>Experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements<br><br>Demonstrated ability to create structure and build processes from scratch<br><br>Proficiency with accounting systems; experience with ERP implementation a plus<br><br>Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability<br><br>Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work collaboratively across the organization<br><br>What We Offer<br><br>Family-oriented culture and supportive leadership<br><br>Opportunity to build the accounting function from the ground up<br><br>Competitive compensation and benefits<br><br>Long-term role with room for growth as the business expands
