We are looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to join our team in Urbandale, Iowa. This role involves managing complex projects within a dynamic environment, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams. As part of a long-term contract position, the successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting business operations and driving strategic initiatives, particularly within financial services or wealth management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies, using Microsoft Project and other tools.<br>• Facilitate meetings, document notes, track action items, identify risks, and manage decisions to ensure successful project execution.<br>• Collaborate with vendors, particularly those offering Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, to align deliverables with organizational goals.<br>• Provide regular status updates and executive-level reports, supporting business leaders in managing workstreams effectively.<br>• Utilize tools like Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Egnyte for documentation and communication purposes.<br>• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across multiple geographic locations to achieve project objectives.<br>• Adapt to a structured program framework while remaining flexible to evolving business needs and priorities.<br>• Leverage financial services or wealth management knowledge to enhance project alignment and execution.<br>• Respond promptly to shifting priorities and maintain a high level of accuracy and professionalism.<br>• Foster collaborative relationships within the team and embrace constructive feedback to improve processes.
Position: Business Analyst / Project Manager - Manufacturing ERP<br> Location: Des Moines, IA - Onsite<br> Salary: up to $85,000 base annual salary plus 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> Are you a proactive problem-solver with ERP experience in a manufacturing environment? A leading company in Des Moines is seeking a Business Analyst / Project Manager to support a major ERP initiative. This is a permanent, onsite role with excellent benefits and growth potential.<br> What You’ll Do:<br> ○ Coordinate ERP-related tasks and timelines across departments<br> ○ Communicate with vendors and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met<br> ○ Document system customizations and changes<br> ○ Support operations teams (accounting, HR, purchasing, customer service)<br> What You Bring:<br> ○ ERP experience (any system)<br> ○ Background in manufacturing environments<br> ○ Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills<br> ○ Ability to keep projects on track and stakeholders informed<br> Ready to lead from the ground floor of a major ERP transformation? Apply now and bring your ERP expertise to a team that values initiative and impact.<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>· IT program/project management with a focus in Finance/Actuarial ability to understand Annuity nuances</p><p>· Demonstrated knowledge and application of program management tools and principles.</p><p>· Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management, process management, problem solving and change management tools and principles.</p><p>· Strong business acumen and ability to work well across different functions to integrate processes and technology with business strategies.</p><p>· Demonstrated analytical skills, with proven ability to use data to drive decision making and solution development.</p><p>· Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively organize and conduct meetings and working sessions with stakeholders ranging from front line team members through executive leadership.</p><p>· Strong experience building and managing project plans in Jira and/or MS Project, or equivalent.</p><p>· Effective verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal and group communication skills.</p><p>· Ability to proactively identify, escalate, and develop resolution to issues.</p><p>· Ability to work in self-directed and collaborative team environments; handling pressure and meeting deadlines within a fast-paced work environment.</p><p>· Ability to develop relationships and foster trust with business stakeholders.</p><p>· Formulates, organizes and monitors inter-connected technical projects and IT business initiatives throughout all stages of program life including planning, scope definition, design, execution and delivery.</p><p>· Coordinates activities spanning multiple projects and/or business areas.</p><p>· Oversight and coordination of all stream leads; monitors stream interdependencies and removes obstacles.</p><p>· Plans the overall program scope, including development of program objectives, performance criteria and schedule, monitoring progress to ensure performance measures and milestones are being met across various interdependent projects and business initiatives.</p><p>· Ensures the scope and purpose of individual projects align with the overall strategic program goals.</p><p>· Manages risks and issues over the course of the program life cycle, initiating appropriate response actions and measures as they occur.</p><p>· Establishes new programs, including opportunity ideation, identifying cross-functional business areas and stakeholder impacts, and attaining stakeholder support.</p><p>· Quantifies program value and costs, managing and reporting throughout the program life cycle; monitors program spends providing expense management oversight.</p><p>· Defines program controls, including processes, procedures, and reporting necessary to manage the program.</p><p>· Facilitates cross-functional change throughout the enterprise by applying appropriate management tools and techniques.</p><p>· Partners with project managers and business owners to report program progress, issues or other updates to senior leadership.</p><p>· Aids in the delivery of training and education on program management practices and concepts, both formally and informally.</p>
<p>A well-established company in the Des Moine area is seeking a <strong>Project Accountant </strong>to join their team! This person would be responsible for working closely with Project Managers regarding the financials. Some of the duties that this person will handle are as follows:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounts Payable</strong></p><ul><li>Process vendor and subconsultant invoices.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to ensure vendor invoices are reviewed and approved in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensure payables are accurately entered and processed for payment on schedule.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Receivable</strong></p><ul><li>Review outstanding invoices and follow up with clients for prompt resolution and payment.</li></ul><p><strong>Invoicing</strong></p><ul><li>Facilitate the monthly billing cycle by preparing draft invoices for review with project managers.</li><li>Ensure invoices meet quality standards before finalizing and sending them to clients.</li></ul><p><strong>Project Support and Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Run reports as needed to assist project managers in understanding project financial performance.</li><li>Maintain and update project data to ensure records are accurate and current.</li></ul><p><strong>Vendor Management</strong></p><ul><li>Track vendor compliance with insurance requirements and request updates as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Year-End Processes</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in processing vendor 1099 forms for tax compliance.</li><li>Deposit payments received from clients.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Culture + Growth:</strong> Be part of a team with a fantastic culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and personal development.</li><li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Work a standard schedule of 40 hours per week with schedule flexibility and a work/life balance.</li><li><strong>Amazing Benefits: </strong>Competitive benefits package, including company paid insurance, gym allowance, generous PTO, and more</li><li><strong>Meaningful Work:</strong> Contribute to projects that genuinely enhance how people live, work, and play.</li><li><strong>Supportive Environment:</strong> Join a team that will invest in your success and provide opportunities to build your skills and career.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join our growing team in the construction industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting within commercial and residential construction environments. This role will be responsible for job costing, WIP (Work in Progress) reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and month-end reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will work closely with Project Managers and the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and project performance monitoring.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Costing:</strong></li><li>Monitor and maintain accurate job cost records for multiple ongoing projects.</li><li>Allocate costs appropriately to cost codes and ensure compliance with contract terms.</li><li>Work with Project Managers to review and validate job cost details.</li><li><strong>WIP Reporting & Analysis:</strong></li><li>Prepare and update monthly Work in Progress (WIP) schedules.</li><li>Analyze project performance and identify cost overruns or savings.</li><li>Collaborate with Project Managers to understand job status and forecast financial outcomes.</li><li><strong>Budget-to-Actual Reporting:</strong></li><li>Perform monthly variance analysis comparing actuals to project budgets.</li><li>Partner with operational teams to investigate and explain variances.</li><li>Assist in reforecasting project budgets as needed.</li><li><strong>Month-End Close & Reconciliations:</strong></li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.</li><li>Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts including cash, AR/AP, and job cost accounts.</li><li>Ensure financials are closed timely and accurately each month.</li><li><strong>Collaboration & Communication:</strong></li><li>Serve as a liaison between accounting and project teams.</li><li>Provide financial insight and support for strategic decision-making.</li><li>Assist with year-end audit and provide documentation as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Scrum Master to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will act as a coach and facilitator for IT development teams, championing Agile principles and ensuring efficient collaboration across stakeholders. Your expertise will help drive the delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with business objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews, to ensure effective team collaboration.<br>• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize backlogs, enabling the delivery of valuable outcomes.<br>• Guide teams in estimating tasks, forecasting timelines, and monitoring progress to achieve project goals.<br>• Identify and address risks, dependencies, and challenges to maintain project momentum.<br>• Advocate for Agile methodologies, tools, and standards to enhance team performance and organizational adaptability.<br>• Utilize metrics and feedback to support continuous improvement and optimize team output.<br>• Encourage empowerment, accountability, and a sustainable pace within development teams.<br>• Build strong relationships with IT leaders and business stakeholders to ensure project transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
We are looking for a skilled Application Development Supervisor to lead full-stack development initiatives and oversee project execution in an agile environment. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate closely with customers, and contribute to impactful projects within a financially robust organization. If you are passionate about software development and enjoy leadership opportunities, this position provides an excellent platform for growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage full-stack development projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.<br>• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional solutions.<br>• Oversee the implementation of development processes in a fast-paced agile environment.<br>• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team to foster growth and attention to detail.<br>• Drive innovation by working with cutting-edge technologies to address unique business needs.<br>• Communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.<br>• Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability.<br>• Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, including coding standards and testing methodologies.<br>• Identify and resolve technical challenges to maintain project momentum.<br>• Support potential leadership initiatives within the team and organization.
We are looking for a skilled Content Traffic Consultant to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this long-term contract role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring effective collaboration between marketing and compliance teams while managing the workflow of various marketing projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to brand marketing initiatives and streamline content review processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as the primary liaison between marketing and compliance teams, addressing issues and escalating them as needed.<br>• Oversee the daily management of marketing projects through compliance workflows, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities aligned with business goals.<br>• Collaborate with the Project Traffic Consultant to establish compliance schedules, enabling efficient progression through content review stages.<br>• Coordinate with external proofreaders to schedule projects, review comments, and provide actionable recommendations to project owners.<br>• Utilize electronic project management systems to track project statuses, record approvals, and suggest process improvements for increased efficiency.<br>• Ensure all marketing content adheres to organizational standards and meets service level agreements (SLAs).<br>• Maintain a commitment to shared company values, including accountability, respect, and integrity.<br>• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policies to meet workflow and service level demands.<br>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the team.
<p>GROWING FINANCIAL COMPANY INDUSTY & STABLE COMPANY </p><p>MORTGAGE LOS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / ENCOMPASS SYSTEMS ANALYST</p><p>LOCATION: DES MOINES, IOWA * ONSITE IN OFFICE </p><p>IMMEDIATE HIRE ! ONSITE IN DES MOINES WITH FLEXIBILITY! LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCE WITH THE LOS LOAN ORIGINATION SYSTEM WITH ENCOMPASS OR EMPOWER, OR CAYLX, </p><p><br></p><p>ENCOMPASS SYSTEM LOS LOAN ORIGINATION SYSTEMS ANALYST / CONFIGURATION ANALYST </p><p><br></p><p>Mortgage Systems Administrator to Sys Admin, manage, configure, support & enhance key platforms like ICE Encompass, ICE Black Knight, SimpleNexus, OR any LOS.</p><p>This is An awesome culture. Happy Hour Fridays and you will love the people you work with!</p><p><br></p><p>***Please contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team; 515-259-6876 - Email me your resume for immediate consideration***</p><p><br></p><p>WHAT YOU WILL DO: </p><p><br></p><p>· Design, configure, test, & enhance system enhancements, business rules, workflows, and forms</p><p>· Collaborate with cross-functional teams on anything new and ongoing system improvements</p><p>· Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, manage user access, and support end users</p><p>· Lead QA efforts and support UAT for system updates and vendor changes</p><p>· Create documentation, user guides, & policies</p><p>· Analyze trends & generate reports</p><p>WHAT YOU WILL NEED: </p><p>· 3–5 years of experience in mortgage system administration, configuration, or development</p><p>· Mortgage LOS Loan Origination Systems Analyst / Systems Administration/ Configuration analyst experience ·</p><p> Strong experience with ICE Encompass and/or ICE Black Knight highly preferred</p><p>· Technical Systems admin experience with Configuration & Integration experience</p><p>This is a PERMANENT / DIRECT HIRE POSITION MORTGAGE LOS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / ENCOMPASS SYSTEMS ANALYST with a base salary range of up to $100k PLUS outstanding benefits , + Bonus and Profit Sharing Bonus. Confidentially inquire for more details! Please contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team, Iowa Region at my Direct Office # (515) 259-6087 or Cell: 515-991-0863, and Carrie Danger ** Email me your resume for immediate consideration to Carrie Danger * Email address is on my LinkedIN Profile.</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 an experienced Business Systems Analyst to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a pivotal role in analyzing, documenting, and translating business requirements into actionable solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to drive successful project outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct interviews and facilitate discussions with business and technology stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements.<br>• Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical documentation, ensuring alignment with project goals.<br>• Utilize business analysis techniques, such as process modeling, use cases, and user stories, to create comprehensive requirements.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose innovative solutions to optimize workflows and systems.<br>• Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to define testing strategies, develop traceability matrices, and coordinate User Acceptance Testing efforts.<br>• Support the creation of business cases and cost-benefit analyses to justify proposed solutions.<br>• Lead and document business process redesign initiatives, focusing on eliminating manual tasks and enhancing efficiency.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.<br>• Prepare and deliver clear, audience-specific presentations and documentation to stakeholders.<br>• Promote adaptability and provide guidance to team members navigating change management processes.
We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst 2 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 applications and systems. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to work on complex projects, including integration testing and policy administration systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct manual functional and regression testing, as well as execute pre-automated test cases.<br>• Develop and document test cases, ensuring traceability to requirements using tools like qTest.<br>• Analyze system requirements and communicate potential issues to the QA Manager and project team.<br>• Collaborate on the development of test strategies, test plans, and comprehensive project reports.<br>• Troubleshoot and research production issues, reporting findings to the appropriate teams for resolution.<br>• Identify and document defects, ensuring they are tracked and addressed in a timely manner.<br>• Create and manage test data to support various testing scenarios.<br>• Serve as a QA project lead for low to medium complexity projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.<br>• Provide daily status updates for active projects and assist with offshore team task allocation.<br>• Participate in the creation and maintenance of automation frameworks and regression test suites.
