<p>Robert Half is looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to join their team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will oversee the interpretation and application of accounting standards for investment transactions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in investment accounting and make a significant impact within the life insurance industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and analyze new accounting standards applicable to various investment types, ensuring timely communication of potential impacts.</p><p>• Conduct thorough research and provide guidance on the implementation of accounting policies related to investment transactions.</p><p>• Interpret and document complex accounting regulations to ensure accurate application within organizational practices.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support investment-related accounting processes and strategies.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities, including reconciliation of accounts and preparation of journal entries.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting principles (STAT) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).</p><p>• Provide technical accounting expertise for investment transactions and strategies.</p><p>• Assess and refine financial reporting practices to align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Partner with auditors to facilitate financial statement audits and address investment-related inquiries.</p><p>• Stay informed about evolving investment structures and industry trends to support strategic decision-making.</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>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a local Iowa organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead and oversee accounting operations. This is a key leadership position responsible for managing a team, ensuring financial accuracy, and driving compliance with organizational policies. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in auditing, budgeting, and inventory management, with a proven background in public accounting from a Big 4 or regional firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and lead team of accounting staff, championing attention to detail and collaboration.</li><li>Manage month-end financial close activities and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee the development and execution of annual budgets, aligning financial goals with company objectives.</li><li>Conduct detailed financial audits and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policies.</li><li>Implement and maintain strong financial controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and improve efficiency.</li><li>Monitor inventory processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of inventory levels.</li><li>Drive financial planning initiatives to support both short-term and long-term business strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, offering financial insights to support critical decision-making.</li><li>Identify, address, and resolve discrepancies or issues related to financial reporting and processes.</li><li>Ensure all financial operations support and align with our strategic objectives.</li></ul>
<p>Position Summary</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to support security operations across a highly regulated, enterprise-scale environment. In this role, you will monitor and analyze security events, support incident response activities, and assist with maintaining compliance with internal security policies and external industry standards.</p><p>You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, security leadership, and third‑party auditors to ensure the organization maintains strong security posture and follows best practices. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a dynamic operational environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Monitor security events using SIEM and EDR platforms.</p><p>Assist with configuration and tuning of SIEM and EDR tools.</p><p>Participate in an on‑call rotation for after-hours security support.</p><p>Conduct internal phishing simulations and analyze reported phishing incidents.</p><p>Support threat modeling efforts by assessing business impact and analyzing vulnerabilities.</p><p>Assist with internal and external audit activities as required.</p><p>Participate in the organization’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, using established processes to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents.</p><p>Stay current on Cybersecurity trends and emerging technologies to provide informed recommendations.</p><p>Perform Identity & Access Management functions, including approval of RBAC and temporary access escalations.</p><p>Create and maintain internal security awareness training, including content related to incident response, phishing, and role‑based training requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Required Qualifications</p><p><br></p><p>Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of Security Operations or SOC experience</p><p>— OR 3+ years of experience as a SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, or similar role.</p><p>Understanding of core security controls (malware protection, firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, encryption, log management, etc.).</p><p>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.</p><p>Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.</p><p>Ability to work in a hybrid schedule and travel occasionally within the region.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Preferred Skills</p><p><br></p><p>2+ years of hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as: QRadar, Splunk, SumoLogic, Kibana, Security Onion, ArcSight, or similar.</p><p>Experience working with EDR solutions.</p><p>Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira).</p><p>Experience analyzing Threat Intelligence, identifying IOCs, and writing detection rules.</p><p>Knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls.</p><p>Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.</p><p>Experience with security automation platforms (e.g., XSOAR).</p><p>Scripting or programming experience (Java, Python, C, Ruby, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).</p><p>Relevant certifications (CC, SSCP, A+, Network+, Security+, GISF, GSEC, or similar).</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
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to financial planning, reporting, and analysis while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and demonstrate expertise in preparing detailed financial statements and supporting audits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze comprehensive financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for assigned projects.</p><p>• Complete journal entries, ensuring accuracy in transferring and posting accounts payable and inventory transactions, and maintain supporting documentation.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations of multiple accounts, maintaining general ledger accuracy and ensuring all monthly activities are accounted for.</p><p>• Assist in the development of business plans and financial models by providing technical analysis and insights.</p><p>• Coordinate year-end audits and facilitate the review process with external auditors.</p><p>• Research and interpret accounting standards, analyzing their implications and supporting accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Consolidate financial statements and present findings through clear written and verbal communication formats.</p><p>• Utilize computer-based tools to create reports, graphs, and charts for financial presentations.</p><p>• Undertake special projects, developing tailored financial models as needed.</p>