We are looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) Manager to guide the development of a modern enterprise analytics environment for a contract opportunity with permanent potential based in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will shape data strategy, strengthen governance practices, and expand reporting capabilities that help leaders make informed decisions across the organization. The position focuses on building scalable analytics solutions, connecting data from multiple business platforms, and leading a team that turns complex information into practical business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and carry out a long-range BI and analytics roadmap that supports organizational priorities and future technology direction.<br>• Direct the advancement of enterprise reporting and analytics platforms, including cloud-based data environments and legacy BI systems, to improve scalability and usability.<br>• Establish strong data governance, quality controls, and master data practices so reporting remains reliable and consistent across business functions.<br>• Lead the design and delivery of dashboards, KPI frameworks, self-service reporting tools, and advanced analytics capabilities such as predictive insights and anomaly monitoring.<br>• Oversee the BI technology ecosystem, including platform integrations, system performance, and connectivity with ERP applications, cloud services, databases, and external data sources.<br>• Collaborate with executives, business partners, architects, and IT teams to prioritize initiatives and identify opportunities to improve operations through analytics.<br>• Guide organizational adoption of modern analytics practices by driving communication, stakeholder alignment, and change management efforts.<br>• Build and mentor a high-performing BI team by setting clear expectations, encouraging skill development, and promoting accountability and innovation.<br>• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, delivery metrics, and operational performance to ensure stable, cost-effective analytics services.<br>• Support enterprise data modernization efforts, including transitions from traditional SAP BW environments to newer SAP data and analytics platforms when applicable.
Position: Enterprise IT Applications Analyst<br> Location: West Des Moines, IA - Hybrid<br> Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 base + bonus + excellent benefits<br> <br> *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br> <br> Ready to move beyond tickets and truly own business-critical technology?<br> We're partnering with a growing, mission-driven organization seeking an Enterprise Applications Analyst to serve as a key member of a collaborative IT team. This is a highly visible role where you'll lead application initiatives, support Microsoft technologies, drive system integrations, and partner directly with users across the organization.<br> <br> This position offers the opportunity to become the subject matter expert for critical business applications while helping shape technology strategy during a period of significant growth and transformation.<br> What You'll Do<br> • Own and support enterprise applications including SharePoint, ADP, LMS, and other key business systems<br> • Serve as needed, as Tier III support for Microsoft 365, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint<br> • Lead projects involving application integrations, workflows, and process improvements<br> • Support role-based access, user provisioning, and identity management initiatives<br> • Partner directly with employees to solve business and technology challenges<br> • Assist with Zoom and Teams webinars, collaboration tools, and end-user productivity solutions<br> • Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize technology investments<br> What We're Looking For<br> • 5+ years of experience in Applications Support, Systems Administration, Business Systems, or Technology Analyst roles<br> • Strong Microsoft 365 and SharePoint experience<br> • Experience supporting enterprise business applications<br> • Familiarity with Active Directory, access management, user provisioning, or system integrations<br> • Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills<br> • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment<br> Why This Opportunity?<br> • Lead meaningful, organization-wide technology initiatives<br> • Broad exposure to Microsoft technologies, business applications, integrations, and project work<br> • High visibility within a growing organization<br> • Hybrid work schedule<br> • Excellent benefits, PTO, 401(k) match, and bonus opportunity<br> • Opportunity to make a real impact while continuing to grow your career<br> <br> If you're looking for a role that blends technology, business systems, end-user partnership, and project leadership, we'd love to connect.<br> <br> *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me at 515-303-4654. 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 Senior Financial Analyst to join a growing organization in Iowa. This position is ideal for someone in finance who combines strong analytical thinking with advanced data skills to deliver meaningful business insights. The role partners closely with finance and operations leaders to evaluate performance, improve reporting accuracy, and support planning decisions across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze monthly financial results across multiple sites and translate findings into clear performance insights for leadership.<br>• Research significant fluctuations in revenue, costs, and margins, then prepare explanations and recommendations for management review.<br>• Oversee reporting and analytics platforms, ensuring dashboards and related tools remain reliable, accurate, and useful for business users.<br>• Review underlying data for completeness and consistency to help identify operational trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements.<br>• Provide managers with KPI reporting, ad hoc analysis, and decision-support metrics that guide day-to-day and strategic planning.<br>• Contribute to the annual budgeting process by assisting with forecasts, assumptions, and financial planning models.<br>• Work cross-functionally with finance and operations teams to assess profitability, evaluate customer pricing, and support special analytical projects.
Position: Financial Systems Analyst / Blackline Systems Administrator<br> Location: HYBRID -- Des Moines, IA / Will also consider California or Conneticut<br> Salary: up to $90 - 120K base<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> BlackLine Systems Owner (Finance Transformation)<br> Hybrid | Multiple U.S. Locations<br> Most companies use tools.<br> Few truly own and optimize them.<br> This is your opportunity to take full ownership of a global BlackLine environment, driving real transformation at the intersection of finance and technology.<br> <br> Why this role stands out<br> • True ownership – sole owner of BlackLine enterprise-wide<br> • High impact – influence close, reconciliations, and financial accuracy<br> • Transformation-focused – drive automation and measurable efficiencies<br> • No ceiling – path into broader finance or systems strategy roles<br> • Executive visibility – partner with senior finance leadership<br> <br> What you’ll do<br> • Own BlackLine administration and optimization across all modules<br> • Partner with Finance + IT to improve workflows, integrations, and reporting<br> • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives<br> • Build dashboards and metrics to enhance close performance<br> • Train users and increase adoption across global teams<br> <br> What they’re looking for<br> • Hands-on BlackLine (or ARCS / Trintech / Cadency) ownership experience<br> • Strong technical + finance/process skillset<br> • Proven ability to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement<br> • Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders<br> <br> Compensation & Details<br> • Competitive base + bonus + equity<br> • Hybrid (4 days onsite) in multiple U.S. locations<br> • Relocation available | No sponsorship<br> <br> If you’re ready to move from supporting a system → owning and transforming it, this is that role.<br> <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 one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our clients team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will play a key part in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting quarterly and annual reporting processes. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with external auditors and contribute to process improvement initiatives within the financial reporting domain.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support the quarterly financial statement close process by preparing and reviewing reconciliations and analysis files.</p><p>• Assist in the creation and review of financial statements and other regulatory filings, including Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate audits and reviews effectively.</p><p>• Participate in the preparation of presentations and proxy statements for stakeholders.</p><p>• Contribute to the improvement of financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with SEC reporting requirements and ensure accurate documentation.</p><p>• Engage in actuarial and related discussions to support financial decision-making.</p><p>• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the financial reporting team.A</p>
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join a collaborative team supporting annuity-focused new product initiatives in Iowa. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and will work closely with business, product, technology, and operations partners to shape practical solutions that meet user needs and business objectives. The role offers broad exposure across planning, delivery, testing, and ongoing optimization within a fast-moving Agile environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with stakeholders across product, operations, and technology to uncover business needs and convert them into well-defined user stories and functional documentation.<br>• Contribute to Agile delivery activities by supporting sprint planning, daily collaboration, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives to keep work aligned with priorities.<br>• Work alongside technical teams to help define scalable solutions, support early concept development, and influence product planning decisions.<br>• Evaluate existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements through automation or better use of technology.<br>• Assist with production support efforts by investigating issues, helping coordinate fixes, and promoting system reliability for business users.<br>• Track operational incidents, maintain clear documentation, and support resolution activities while identifying patterns that can reduce future disruptions.<br>• Serve as a connector between business and technical teams by clarifying expectations, communicating progress, and helping manage delivery timelines.<br>• Develop and execute validation approaches such as test scenarios and requirement checks to confirm solutions meet intended business outcomes.<br>• Review system and user data to uncover trends, support decision-making, and inform enhancements to annuity-related products.<br>• Support new product development efforts by helping refine requirements, align cross-functional teams, and maintain momentum from concept through release.