<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical <strong>Investment Analyst </strong>to join this busy Cedar Rapids team. This role is ideal for professionals who excel at maintaining data quality, thrive in detail-intensive environments, and bring both technical and business analysis expertise to investment operations. This role offers a hybrid schedule.</p><p><strong>Day-to-Day Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure quality data across multiple domains: Security, Analytics, Benchmarks, and Pricing for daily and monthly processes.</li><li>Review and reconcile security holdings, analytics, and performance data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and logical outcomes.</li><li>Move, format, and validate large data sets using Excel; Ability to make sense of large volumes of data</li><li>Create or update securities, such as Corporate Bonds, by adhering strictly to procedures and templates—precision is critical.</li><li>Follow standard operating procedures for all security updates, with attention to each unique instance and its nuances.</li><li>Support ongoing process completion, maintaining a focus on meeting customer/client needs and ensuring all steps are properly documented.</li><li>Apply technical skills and business understanding to monitor, improve, and guarantee data integrity within investment systems.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Cost Analyst</strong> with <strong>direct construction cost management</strong> experience to support large-scale utility construction and maintenance projects. This role is responsible for <strong>project cost tracking, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting</strong> across a portfolio of capital projects.</p><p>The right candidate will have hands-on experience partnering with <strong>project managers, construction supervisors, engineering, and field operations</strong> to ensure project costs remain aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.</p><p>This is a highly visible, fast-paced, and cross-functional role requiring accuracy, proactivity, and strong business acumen.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Construction Cost Management</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full lifecycle cost tracking for <strong>construction and maintenance capital projects</strong>.</li><li>Monitor project budgets, actuals, commitments, accruals, and change orders.</li><li>Maintain detailed job costing and cost performance reporting at the <strong>project, component, and work order</strong> levels.</li><li>Work closely with engineering, construction, and field leadership to validate labor, material, contractor, and equipment costs.</li></ul><p><strong>Forecasting & Variance Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare <strong>monthly and quarterly forecasts</strong>, including spend projections, risk adjustments, and completion estimates.</li><li>Analyze <strong>budget-to-actual variance</strong> drivers and provide insights to project managers and leadership.</li><li>Support development of annual capital budgets and long-range project cost plans.</li><li>Identify cost risks and opportunities early and recommend corrective action.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and deliver project cost reports, dashboards, and financial summaries to PMO, finance, and construction leaders.</li><li>Ensure alignment with <strong>GAAP, internal policies, capital project accounting rules</strong>, and audit requirements.</li><li>Support month-end close, cost accruals, journal entries, and project reconciliations.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Work directly with <strong>Construction Managers, Project Engineers, Field Supervisors, Finance, Supply Chain, and Accounting</strong>.</li><li>Participate in construction planning, project review meetings, and scope change evaluations.</li><li>Validate contractor invoices and provide financial insight during project negotiations.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Tools</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize enterprise systems (e.g., <strong>SAP, Oracle, FMIS, Passport, Maximo</strong>, or construction/utility project systems).</li><li>Build and maintain cost dashboards using <strong>Excel, Power BI, or similar tools</strong>.</li><li>Ensure accuracy of cost data within ERP and project management systems.</li></ul>
<p>Come be the technical lead for this locations SAP! You will focus on being the Technical BA/PM by providing support for the build and development of applications, app support for integrating software, developing external interfaces, and maintaining technical documentation to align with business processes and IT requirements. This role is all about collaborating with functional leaders to troubleshoot and resolve system issues. This is a NEW ROLE to the organization and can be formed around your skills! To learn more about this new opportunity, please apply now, call 319-362-8606, or email your resume direct to: Shawn M Troy - Technology Practice DIrector with Robert Half (email is on LinkedIn). RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>** NO C2C ** DIRECT HIRE ONLY ** US Citizens/Green Card Holders only / Must be Authorized to work in the United States ** ONSITE 5 days a WEEK ** Great Benefits** Relocation Package **</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This is a NEW ROLE to the organization and can be formed around your skills! To learn more about this new opportunity, please apply now, call 319-362-8606, or email your resume direct to: Shawn M Troy - Technology Practice Director with Robert Half (email is on LinkedIn).</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><strong>• Configure and program the SAP ERP system to support business processes and IT integrations.</strong></p><p>• Develop and maintain external interfaces to ensure seamless communication between systems.</p><p><strong>• Provide coding support for SAP applications and build custom solutions as needed.</strong></p><p>• Maintain detailed technical documentation for all system configurations and developments.</p><p>• Collaborate with functional leaders and users to troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues.</p><p><strong>• Support SAP modules such as Manufacturing, QM, PP, EWM, and PM to enhance operational efficiency.</strong></p><p><strong>• Work on SAP Data Services to ensure accurate data flow and integration.</strong></p><p><strong>• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement system improvements.</strong></p><p>• Conduct testing and validation of SAP system changes to ensure reliability.</p><p>• Stay updated on SAP best practices and emerging technologies to enhance system performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn more about this new opportunity, please apply now, call 319-362-8606, or email your resume direct to: Shawn M Troy - Technology Practice Director with Robert Half (email is on LinkedIn). </strong></p>
