<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 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.
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.
<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>
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><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>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>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Payroll Analyst</strong> to support payroll operations for approximately 700-750 employees across the U.S. and Canada. This role is responsible for full-cycle payroll processing, reconciliations, payroll accounting, tax compliance support, reporting, and payroll system administration. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and taking ownership of payroll processes.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time across multiple states and jurisdictions.</li><li>Review employee changes including new hires, wage changes, promotions, and terminations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts, bank activity, and general ledger balances.</li><li>Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support month-end close activities.</li><li>Research and respond to payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and tax notices.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax compliance, reporting, year-end processing, and audits.</li><li>Develop and distribute payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership.</li><li>Serve as a key user of the Dayforce payroll system, supporting troubleshooting and process improvements.</li><li>Maintain payroll documentation, records, and internal controls.</li><li>Support shareholder transactions, including stock transfers, issuances, repurchases, and redemptions.</li></ul><p><br></p>