<p>Robert Half is assisting an industry leader in hiring an Assistant Controller to support financial operations and help maintain accurate, timely reporting for the organization in Southwest Iowa. This role partners closely with accounting leadership to strengthen close processes, uphold ledger integrity, and contribute to audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key activities tied to the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Prepare internal and external financial reports that provide clear insight into business performance and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Support annual and interim audit activities by organizing schedules, responding to inquiries, and coordinating required documentation.</p><p>• Assist with the development and review of financial statements to ensure accuracy and adherence to applicable standards.</p><p>• Partner with accounting and operational teams to improve reporting workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance process consistency.</p>
<p>Build Your Accounting Career With a Company That Invests in Your Growth</p><p>Whether you're an experienced accounting professional with construction industry experience or a recent accounting graduate eager to learn, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>We're seeking an <strong>Accountant</strong> to join our collaborative accounting team. This role offers exposure to all aspects of the accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain valuable hands-on experience, and have opportunities to expand your responsibilities as you grow.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and excited about building a successful accounting career, we'd love to talk with you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p>In this role, you'll gain experience across a wide variety of accounting functions, including:</p><ul><li>Accounts payable processing, vendor management, and payment administration</li><li>Accounts receivable activities, cash applications, and customer account support</li><li>Account reconciliations, research, and problem resolution</li><li>Financial reporting and project performance reporting</li><li>Month-end and year-end close support</li><li>Tax documentation and compliance support</li><li>Process improvement initiatives and special projects</li></ul><p>As your knowledge grows, you'll have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and become a key contributor to the accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>At our company, you're more than just a number. We believe in creating an environment where employees are supported, challenged, and given opportunities to develop professionally.</p><ul><li>Strong team environment with leaders who enjoy mentoring and developing employees</li><li>Opportunity to learn all facets of accounting and construction finance</li><li>Growing organization with long-term career advancement potential</li><li>Culture that values collaboration, respect, accountability, and innovation</li><li>Company where your ideas are welcomed and continuous improvement is encouraged</li><li>Exposure to operations and project accounting, providing experience beyond traditional accounting roles</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support external reporting and complex financial accounting activities in Iowa. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist with a strong background in public accounting and public company reporting who can manage technical accounting matters while meeting strict filing deadlines. The role will work closely with internal teams and corporate stakeholders to deliver accurate financial statements, regulatory filings, and audit support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review quarterly and annual external reporting filings, including Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, to ensure timely and accurate submission<br>• Execute technical accounting evaluations and translate accounting conclusions into clear, compliant financial statement reporting<br>• Oversee consolidated financial reporting activities, including intercompany eliminations, variable interest entity considerations, and cash flow statement preparation<br>• Interpret and apply U.S. GAAP and external reporting disclosure requirements, including the adoption of newly issued accounting standards<br>• Investigate reporting fluctuations and account variances by performing detailed financial analysis and documenting key conclusions<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and parent company contacts to gather information and meet reporting timelines<br>• Develop financial statement analytics and maintain compliance with disclosure checklists and supporting documentation requirements<br>• Support external audit and regulatory review processes by preparing workpapers, responding to inquiries, and providing analysis as needed
<p>We’re partnering with a growing, stable organization to add an Accounting Specialist to their team. This is a well-rounded role where you’ll get exposure to both Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting operations.</p><p>If you enjoy being hands-on, working cross-functionally, and contributing to process improvement, this is a great fit!</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Be Doing</p><ul><li>Process high-volume vendor invoices, including coding, approvals, and payment processing (check/ACH)</li><li>Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash application, and collections follow-up</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts to ensure accuracy</li><li>Maintain and update customer and vendor records</li><li>Assist with account reconciliations and support month-end close</li><li>Help manage billing cycles and customer accounts, including recurring or contract billing</li><li>Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or payment issues</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams (operations, sales, leadership) to improve processes and communication</li><li>Support additional administrative or accounting projects as needed</li></ul><p>Why Consider This Role</p><ul><li>Stable, team-oriented environments with strong employee tenure</li><li>Opportunity to work across multiple areas of accounting, not just one function</li><li>Flexible leadership styles that value autonomy and collaboration</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency</li><li>Competitive compensation + potential for bonus</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a team in Des Moines, Iowa for a short-term Contract position. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can guide an established team while also contributing directly to day-to-day accounting activities. The position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt quickly to unfamiliar systems in a fully onsite environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting operations and provide direction and support to an existing accounting team.<br>• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring entries are completed accurately and deadlines are met.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and review financial activity to support accurate reporting.<br>• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.<br>• Create and post journal entries while assisting with detailed transactional accounting work when needed.<br>• Support financial statement audit activities by organizing documentation and responding to audit requests.<br>• Review accounting processes, identify areas for improvement, and help implement effective procedures as required.<br>• Contribute accounting leadership within a manufacturing or printing environment while maintaining strong cross-functional communication.
<p>Accounting Specialist (AP/AR)</p><p>Overview</p><p>Our client is seeking an <strong>Accounting Specialist</strong> to take ownership of a highly visible accounting function supporting a well-established manufacturing organization with approximately 600 employees. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working independently, thrives in a hands-on environment, and is looking for a long-term career home.</p><p>This role plays a critical part in the day-to-day accounting operations, with a primary focus on <strong>Accounts Payable</strong>, while gradually taking on <strong>Accounts Receivable, billing, and inventory-related responsibilities</strong>. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, confident working independently, and comfortable managing manual accounting processes.</p><p>Why Join This Team?</p><ul><li>Stable, well-established organization with strong employee longevity</li><li>Professional, supportive, and respectful workplace culture</li><li>Collaborative team environment with approachable leadership</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions</li><li>Broad exposure to AP, AR, billing, inventory, and month-end processes</li><li>Ideal for someone seeking long-term stability and growth in accounting knowledge</li></ul><p>Position Overview</p><p>This role operates within the Purchasing Department and works closely with vendors, internal departments, and operations teams. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in an open-office environment, collaborating with team members while independently managing daily accounting responsibilities.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Accounts Payable (Primary Focus)</p><ul><li>Manage high-volume accounts payable processing for approximately $80 million in annual payables</li><li>Review, process, and reconcile vendor invoices and purchase orders</li><li>Monitor vendor accounts and AP aging</li><li>Prepare and schedule payments based on due dates</li><li>Enter payment information into accounting systems and maintain payment tracking</li><li>Process check payments and maintain accurate records</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies within existing processes</li></ul><p>Accounts Receivable & Billing</p><ul><li>Support full-cycle billing processes</li><li>Prepare and process customer invoices, including high-dollar transactions</li><li>Enter transactions into ERP systems </li><li>Assist with receivable tracking and collections activities</li><li>Support accrual accounting processes and related reconciliations</li></ul><p>Inventory & Accounting Support</p><ul><li>Assist with monitoring inventory valued between $40-$50 million</li><li>Support inventory-related reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation</li><li>Assist with month-end accounting activities as needed</li></ul><p>Communication & Administration</p><ul><li>Monitor multiple shared department inboxes</li><li>Respond professionally to vendor and internal inquiries</li><li>Collaborate with purchasing, operations, and other internal teams</li><li>Maintain strong written communication and documentation practices</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a respected family-owned organization in Ames, Iowa. This position offers the chance to lead core accounting operations while supporting sound financial decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to keep monthly processes, payroll activities, and audit coordination running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and support a small accounting team, providing direction, oversight, and day-to-day guidance to ensure accurate and timely work.<br>• Manage the monthly close process, including review of entries, reconciliations, and financial results.<br>• Oversee payroll administration to help ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable requirements.<br>• Analyze financial information and translate data into meaningful insights for organizational leadership and operational partners.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors by preparing documentation, answering questions, and helping facilitate an efficient audit process.<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through careful review of account activity, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries and related accounting records to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Contribute to accounting-related implementation activities tied to the organization’s upcoming ERP initiative.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, internal controls, and the overall efficiency of accounting processes.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee investment accounting activities for a leading insurance organization in the Des Moines metro. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to guide a high-performing team while supporting accurate financial reporting, portfolio analysis, and regulatory compliance. The position plays an important part in strengthening controls, improving processes, and delivering insight that informs planning and business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Guide and mentor investment accounting staff, creating a collaborative team culture focused on accountability, skill development, and strong execution.</p><p>• Direct the month-end close process for investment-related activity, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Manage the accounting and financial reporting for a broad investment portfolio, maintaining consistency with applicable insurance and corporate reporting standards.</p><p>• Work closely with Finance, Treasury, Actuarial, Investment Management, Operations, and external auditors to ensure transactions are properly recorded and disclosures are complete.</p><p>• Deliver analysis and reporting that helps leadership evaluate results, support capital planning, and make informed strategic decisions.</p><p>• Monitor changes in accounting guidance, regulatory expectations, and market developments, then advise leadership on potential business and reporting impacts.</p><p>• Lead initiatives that streamline workflows, expand automation, and improve efficiency while reinforcing a strong control environment.</p><p>• Support internal and external audits, examinations, and regulatory reviews by preparing documentation, addressing questions, and coordinating timely responses.</p><p>• Oversee prioritization of team responsibilities and resource allocation to meet deadlines and align department efforts with organizational goals.</p><p>• Act as the internal point of expertise for investment accounting matters and provide guidance to business partners across the organization.</p>
<p><strong>Join a Growing Company Where Your Ideas Matter</strong></p><p>Are you an Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving processes? Do you want to be part of a company that values collaboration, encourages new ideas, and truly feels like a team? If so, we'd love to connect with you.</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to lead our high-volume AP function and supervise one team member. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where you'll have a voice at the table, work alongside supportive colleagues, and play an important role in driving efficiency and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process in a high-volume environment</li><li>Lead, coach, and support one Accounts Payable team member</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and vendor payments</li><li>Build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders</li><li>Monitor AP aging, reconciliations, and month-end activities</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement better ways of working</li><li>Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support business growth</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Growing and stable organization with exciting opportunities ahead</li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented culture where people genuinely enjoy working together</li><li>Family-like atmosphere that values relationships, respect, and teamwork</li><li>Leadership that welcomes employee input and encourages innovation</li><li>Opportunity to make a visible impact and help shape processes</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package</li></ul><p>If you're looking for more than just another accounting job and want to join a company that values people, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.</p>
<p><strong>Corporate Controller | Lead the Engine Behind Rapid Growth</strong></p><p><strong>Rare opportunity. High visibility. Real impact.</strong></p><p>What happens when a successful company refuses to stand still?</p><p>You get a business scaling aggressively through acquisitions, evolving its infrastructure, and creating a best-in-class finance organization built to support the next stage of growth.</p><p>We're partnering with a highly entrepreneurial, Des Moines-based organization seeking a <strong>Corporate Controller</strong> to help lead that transformation.</p><p>This is not a traditional Controller role focused solely on closing the books. This is a leadership position at the center of a growing finance organization where you'll drive process excellence, lead integration efforts, influence executive decision-making, and build a scalable accounting function designed for continued expansion.</p><p>Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul><li>Lead a team of multiple Assistant Controllers and accounting professionals</li><li>Play a critical role in acquisition integration and post-close execution</li><li>Partner directly with executive leadership on growth initiatives</li><li>Build and enhance processes that support a rapidly expanding organization</li><li>Drive change management across a complex, multi-entity environment</li><li>Join a true Center of Excellence focused on continuous improvement</li><li>Influence the future structure of the accounting and finance function</li></ul><p>What You'll Own</p><ul><li>Corporate accounting operations, reporting, and month-end close</li><li>Oversight and development of Assistant Controllers and accounting teams</li><li>Acquisition integrations, including process alignment and financial consolidation</li><li>Process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, scalability, and controls</li><li>Financial analysis and leadership reporting</li><li>Internal controls, policies, and accounting governance</li><li>Cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, technology, and executive leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>If you've ever wanted to help build something instead of simply maintain it, this is your chance.</p><p>You'll join a company with a proven track record, significant acquisition activity, and leadership that views accounting as a strategic business partner, not a back-office function.</p><p>Opportunities of this size, scope, and visibility are exceptionally rare in the Des Moines market.</p><p><strong>Ready to help shape the finance organization of a company that's redefining what's next? Let's talk.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished financial reporting leader to guide enterprise reporting activities for a major organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is responsible for shaping accurate, timely consolidated reporting, strengthening accounting governance, and advising senior leaders on complex financial matters. The position offers the opportunity to influence reporting strategy, elevate control processes, and lead improvements across a multi-entity environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles to deliver complete and reliable consolidated financial results.</p><p>• Manage corporate accounting activities across parent and affiliated entities, including intercompany matters, legal entity reporting, consolidation design, and close-related governance.</p><p>• Direct the creation and review of reporting materials for executive leadership, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with generally accepted accounting principles.</p><p>• Sponsor enterprise-wide accounting and reporting initiatives that improve consistency, streamline workflows, raise data quality, and advance operational best practices across domestic and international teams.</p><p>• Partner with finance and technology stakeholders to enhance reporting systems, support consolidation platforms, increase automation, and strengthen the overall financial reporting infrastructure.</p><p>• Advise business unit finance leaders and senior executives on technical accounting, consolidation, and reporting considerations tied to major transactions, acquisitions, organizational changes, and strategic decisions.</p><p>• Oversee internal control activities related to financial reporting, supporting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and reinforcing a strong risk-aware control environment.</p><p>• Track new accounting guidance and reporting developments, leading implementation efforts and promoting consistent adoption across the organization.</p><p>• Coordinate with external reporting, tax, treasury, and business unit finance teams to fulfill reporting obligations, regulatory filings, and financial information requests.</p><p>• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting and reporting professionals while building a collaborative culture focused on accountability, succession planning, and continuous improvement.</p>
We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join a services organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This role will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while providing financial insight that supports strategic decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling and planning expertise, along with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for senior leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the annual budget process and oversee periodic forecasts to ensure financial plans align with business goals.<br>• Build and maintain financial models that evaluate performance trends, operational drivers, and future growth scenarios.<br>• Partner with department leaders to review results, identify variances, and recommend actions to improve financial outcomes.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc management reports that present key metrics, risks, and opportunities in a concise manner.<br>• Analyze revenue, expenses, and profitability to support strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.<br>• Use planning tools, including Adaptive Insights, to enhance reporting accuracy and streamline forecasting activities.<br>• Support leadership with business cases, scenario analysis, and financial guidance for new initiatives and investments.<br>• Strengthen financial planning processes and reporting frameworks to improve visibility and decision support across the organization.