<p>We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong technical acumen and advanced SQL expertise to support a high-profile enterprise implementation project. This individual will serve as the bridge between business and technical teams—translating complex requirements into actionable deliverables, validating configurations, and ensuring system accuracy through detailed testing and analysis.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>100% REMOTE | CST/EST TIMEZONES PREFERRED | GREENCARD HOLDER/US CITIZEN</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>The Senior Business Analyst will collaborate closely with project managers, developers, and client stakeholders to define requirements, test configurations, and ensure seamless data flow across systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technical environments, is comfortable digging into data with SQL, and can confidently validate system performance through configuration testing and data validation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with technical and business teams to gather, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements.</li><li>Write and execute complex SQL queries to extract, validate, and reconcile data across multiple systems.</li><li>Conduct configuration testing to ensure system setups align with documented requirements and business logic.</li><li>Support system testing, UAT, and regression testing—logging defects and driving resolution with developers.</li><li>Create detailed documentation for data mapping, process flows, and configuration outcomes.</li><li>Develop and maintain reports or dashboards to support decision-making and track implementation progress.</li><li>Facilitate requirements sessions and ensure clear alignment between business objectives and system functionality.</li><li>Provide ongoing analytical support post-deployment to monitor accuracy, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements.</li></ul>
<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 Athene’s 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>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>
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.
<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>
<p><strong>ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST / ERP ADMINISTRATOR (PERM Direct Hire *** IMMEDIATE HIRE IN 2025 YET!! ACTIVELY INTERVIEWING </strong></p><p>EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH DYNAMICS, NETSUITE OR A MID TIER ERP PACKAGE AND CRM SOFTWARE </p><p>LOCATION: ONSITE IN DES MOINES – REQUIRES AN IOWA RESIDENCE. DAILY IN OFFICE</p><p>PERM DIRECT HIRE with BENEFITS </p><p>. This is a Permanent (Perm) hire position for a Key very instrumental ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST / ERP ADMINISTRATOR (DIRECT HIRE PERM) up to $120K PLUS a very strong benefits package, and the ability to work on a wide range of projects! </p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>You’ll love this GROWING company and the team is cohesive and collaborative. </p><p>***For immediate and confidential consideration on THIS ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST / ERP ADMINISTRATOR (PERM Direct hire, it is best to contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team, DIRECT email address / contact Information on my LinkedIN profile. Or you can ONE CLICK APPLY Specifically to this posting. </p><p>This ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST / ERP ADMINISTRATOR position will help lead the implementation with the Systems Integrator, finance & Tech teams and work with the rest of the ERP financial and accounting modules in this growing company. </p><p><strong>What Skills You Must Bring to immediately be interviewed: </strong></p><p>· NetSuite, Dynamics, or a Mid Tier ERP application experience.</p><p>· Implementation & configuration experience is KEY – customize workflow and backend administration.</p><p>· Experience with SQL and data integration </p><p>· Financial accounting acumen </p><p>· Training and end user CX experience PLUS documentation skills </p><p>· Collaboration This is a visible position where you will work across all teams, working closely with other teams. You will be involved in troubleshooting and support. Perform systems administration, and systems availability in a high performance environment.</p><p><strong>What You Will Be Doing : </strong></p><p>* Experience with any type of Mid Tier ERP - NetSuite, Dynamics, or a Mid Tier ERP</p><p>* ERP implementation & configuration experience is key. </p><p>* Configuration </p><p>* Data Integration </p><p>* Project skills . Project Management & Business Analysis requirements skills </p><p>* Experience with SQL </p><p>* 2 year or 4 year degree is required (Prefer Computer Science or similar) Certifications are HUGE! </p><p>Full time direct hire position- ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST / ERP ADMINISTRATOR (PERM Direct Hire- up to $120K. For immediate and confidential consideration on this - ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST / ERP ADMINISTRATOR (- Permanent hire position, please contact me directly, Carrie Danger, Division or CELL: 515-991-0863, Email resume confidentially to Carrie Danger * My email address is on my LinkedIN page. Please find my email address / contact Information on my LinkedIN profile and email me your resume confidentially. OR you can ONE CLICK APPLY AT Specifically Apply to this posting.</p>
<p>ERP NETSUITE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / ERP IMPLEMENTATION ANALYST / ERP IMPLEMENTATION ADMINISTRATOR (PERM Direct Hire *** IMMEDIATE HIRE IN 2025 YET! INTERVIEW NOW! </p><p>EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH NETSUITE. DYNAMICS OR A MID TIER ERP PACKAGE AND CRM SOFTWARE </p><p>LOCATION: ONSITE IN DES MOINES, IOWA - DAILY IN OFFICE W / FLEXIBILITY</p><p>PERM DIRECT HIRE with BENEFITS</p><p>. This is a Permanent (Perm) hire position for a Key very instrumental ERP NETSUITE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / ERP IMPLEMENTATION ANALYST / ERP IMPLEMENTATION ADMINISTRATOR (DIRECT HIRE PERM) up to $120K PLUS a very strong benefits package!</p><p>WHY APPLY ? </p><p>You’ll love this GROWING company and the team is cohesive & collaborative.</p><p>***For immediate and confidential consideration on THIS ERP SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / ERP IMPLEMENTATION ANALYST / ERP IMPLEMENTATION ADMINISTRATOR (PERM) contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team, DIRECT email address / contact Information on my LinkedIN profile. Or you can ONE CLICK APPLY Specifically to this posting.</p><p><br></p><p>This ERP IMPLEMENTATION ANALYST / ERP IMPLEMENTATION ADMINISTRATOR position will help lead the implementation with the Systems Integrator, finance & Tech teams and work with the rest of the ERP financial and accounting modules.</p><p>What Skills You Must Bring to immediately be interviewed: </p><p>• NetSuite, Dynamics, or an ERP</p><p>• Implementation & configuration experience is KEY – customize workflow & backend administration.</p><p>• Experience with SQL / data integration</p><p>• Financial accounting acumen</p><p>• Training and end user CX experience PLUS documentation skills </p><p>• Collaboration This is a visible position. Troubleshooting, tech support. Systems administration</p><p>What You Will Be Doing :</p><p>* Experience with Mid Tier ERP: NetSuite, Dynamics</p><p>* ERP implementation & Systems configuration</p><p>* Data Integration</p><p>* Project Management & Business Analysis</p><p>* SQL Experience </p><p>* 2 yr/ 4 yr degree required (Prefer Computer Science or similar) Certifications are HUGE! </p><p>Full time direct hire position- ERP IMPLEMENTATION ANALYST / ERP IMPLEMENTATION ADMINISTRATOR (PERM Direct Hire- up to $120K. For immediate & confidential consideration on this - ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST / ERP ADMINISTRATOR (- Permanent hire position, please contact me directly, Carrie Danger, Division or CELL: 515-991-0863, Email resume confidentially to Carrie Danger * My email address is on my LinkedIN page. Please find my email address / contact Information on my LinkedIN profile and email me your resume confidentially. OR you can ONE CLICK APPLY AT Specifically Apply to this posting</p>
<p>POSITION: SAS Reporting Analyst</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><br></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).</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.</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>
<p>Robert Half is working with a northern Iowa manufacturer in their desire to hire a Senior Financial Analyst who is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and strategic value of financial data across the organization. This role supports both operational and strategic decision-making by delivering insightful analysis, reporting, forecasting, and collaborating with internal teams. This can be a remote role if you do live within driving distance of the company to support occasional onsite requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform comprehensive reviews of trial balances and financial statements to ensure proper classification, completeness, and integrity of data.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and deliver detailed financial reports, summaries, and dashboards to support internal and executive-level decision-making.</li><li>Lead the development and evaluation of annual operating plans and long-term financial forecasts aligned to organizational growth and strategic objectives.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, verify, and report financial data.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to business units on interpreting financial data, fostering transparency and consistency.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on schedule, maintaining documentation required for audit readiness and compliance.</li><li>Contribute to special projects aimed at enhancing financial reporting and data analysis.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will lead key financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations while driving efficiency and accuracy across operations. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with internal departments and external auditors to deliver high-quality financial insights and solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and approve journal entries during the financial close process, ensuring accurate ledger reconciliations and insightful analysis of business trends.<br>• Manage quarterly reinsurance settlements, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.<br>• Perform and review monthly balance sheet and transaction reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Supervise the preparation and review of quarterly and annual statutory filings for life and health insurance companies, coordinating with various departments to meet deadlines.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements and reports required by auditors and regulatory agencies, providing detailed financial analysis and project support.<br>• Assist with external audits and examinations by compiling work papers, analyzing data, and preparing reports.<br>• Research and respond to ad-hoc requests, including life and annuity business analysis, rating agency data, and inquiries from state insurance departments.<br>• Evaluate internal controls, recommending improvements to workflows and procedures to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
We are looking for a skilled Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our web-based applications and portals through both automated and manual testing processes. This position offers a long-term contract opportunity and requires collaboration with diverse teams to deliver high-quality solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform thorough manual and automated testing for web-based applications, portals, and content management systems.<br>• Utilize tools such as Katalon Studio and Selenium to execute automated regression testing.<br>• Analyze business processes and collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and document test cases.<br>• Debug websites, portals, and applications to identify and resolve issues effectively.<br>• Validate data to ensure accuracy and compliance with system requirements.<br>• Create and maintain test scripts and documentation for audit and process improvement purposes.<br>• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and QA team members to coordinate testing efforts.<br>• Apply CI/CD practices to streamline testing and deployment processes.<br>• Participate in daily scrum meetings to report testing progress and address challenges.<br>• Provide recommendations for improving testing workflows and methodologies.
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. ***
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. ***
We are looking for a skilled Solutions Architect with expertise in ERP/CRM systems to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This long-term contract position requires someone with a strong background in finance and accounting systems, coupled with advanced technical architecture skills. The role involves designing and implementing solutions that align with business strategies, ensuring seamless integration across platforms and systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and oversee architecture solutions for ERP and CRM systems to meet strategic business objectives.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and address critical business needs and requirements.<br>• Provide leadership in transitioning legacy systems to modern cloud-based technologies.<br>• Develop and maintain roadmaps for application and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring long-term viability.<br>• Implement and enforce enterprise standards for development processes and system lifecycles.<br>• Conduct in-depth analysis and debugging of processes to identify opportunities for optimization.<br>• Partner with IT leaders to create business cases for transitioning to updated solutions.<br>• Drive innovation and adoption of cloud technologies, particularly AWS, across development teams.<br>• Create and maintain documentation that supports business processes and infrastructure standards.<br>• Mentor team members and provide guidance on architecture best practices and proof-of-concept development.
<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>
<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><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>
<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>
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>We are looking for a skilled Controller to lead the accounting and finance operations within our organization half an hour east of Des Moines. This role involves overseeing a team of professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements to support business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in accounting management and a strong background in manufacturing or distribution environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and guide the Accounting/Finance Department, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Conduct standard costing for specific areas of the business to maintain accurate financial data.</p><p>• Manage and complete the month-end close process, including preparing reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Implement internal controls, audits, and checks across departments to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate transaction recording.</p><p>• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable, billing, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and general accounting functions.</p><p>• Prepare and present key performance metrics, perform detailed financial analysis, and communicate results to senior leadership.</p><p>• Lead efforts to improve accounting processes and drive operational efficiencies.</p><p>• Coordinate the annual financial audit and provide necessary information for tax filings.</p><p>• Deliver financial evaluations for special projects, capital expenditures, and product costing as needed.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors, banks, insurance agents, and other third-party entities as required.</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
