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15 results for Senior Business Analyst in West Des Moines, IA

Sr. Financial Analyst

Des Moines, IA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 112000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will play a key part in driving financial planning and analysis processes, offering strategic insights to business leaders, and ensuring effective financial governance. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with various teams, support enterprise-wide initiatives, and contribute to the company’s long-term success. Responsibilities: • Oversee financial planning and analysis functions for assigned business units, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. • Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis efforts. • Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership to guide strategic decision-making. • Act as the primary financial partner for business leaders within designated areas. • Collaborate with accounting, business units, and leadership teams to align on financial objectives and reporting. • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance standards. • Review and manage Authorization for Expenditure forms and intercompany allocations. • Support contract administration, ensuring alignment with budgeting and accounting requirements. • Lead and contribute to company-wide financial initiatives and special projects. • Develop and refine financial processes, reporting mechanisms, and system integration efforts.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Ankeny, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Analyze monthly financial results across multiple sites and translate findings into clear performance insights for leadership. • Research significant fluctuations in revenue, costs, and margins, then prepare explanations and recommendations for management review. • Oversee reporting and analytics platforms, ensuring dashboards and related tools remain reliable, accurate, and useful for business users. • Review underlying data for completeness and consistency to help identify operational trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements. • Provide managers with KPI reporting, ad hoc analysis, and decision-support metrics that guide day-to-day and strategic planning. • Contribute to the annual budgeting process by assisting with forecasts, assumptions, and financial planning models. • Work cross-functionally with finance and operations teams to assess profitability, evaluate customer pricing, and support special analytical projects.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst | Portal

Des Moines, IA
remote
Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
As an IT Business Analyst, you will partner closely with product, technology, and operations teams to drive forward key initiatives in an Agile environment. You’ll help translate business needs into scalable technical solutions while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and user expectations.This is a highly visible role with involvement across the full product lifecycle—from ideation through delivery and continuous improvement—within a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners to define business needs and translate them into clear, actionable user stories and functional requirements.</li><li>Agile Delivery: Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Help prioritize work and ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Solution Design: Partner with technical teams to design scalable and user-centric solutions. Assist in prototyping and roadmap development.</li><li>Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency through technology and automation.</li><li>Production Support: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate resolution efforts to ensure stability and minimal downtime.</li><li>Incident Management: Track, document, and resolve incidents while contributing to continuous improvement efforts.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between technical and business teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.</li><li>Testing & Validation: Support testing efforts by developing test scenarios and validating solutions against business requirements.</li><li>Data Analysis: Analyze system and user data to provide insights that inform business decisions and product enhancements.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends to help drive innovation.</li></ul> Required Qualifications<ul><li>5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst</li><li>Strong experience gathering and translating requirements into user stories and functional documentation</li><li>Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment</li><li>Experience working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical teams</li><li>Financial services industry experience is a plus, but not required</li><li>Customer, agent, employee web PORTAL experience would be huge plus</li></ul>
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Financial Systems Analyst/Blackline Administrator

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Position: Financial Systems Analyst / Blackline Systems Administrator Location: HYBRID -- Des Moines, IA / Will also consider California or Conneticut Salary: up to $90 - 120K base *** 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. *** BlackLine Systems Owner (Finance Transformation) Hybrid | Multiple U.S. Locations Most companies use tools. Few truly own and optimize them. This is your opportunity to take full ownership of a global BlackLine environment, driving real transformation at the intersection of finance and technology. Why this role stands out • True ownership – sole owner of BlackLine enterprise-wide • High impact – influence close, reconciliations, and financial accuracy • Transformation-focused – drive automation and measurable efficiencies • No ceiling – path into broader finance or systems strategy roles • Executive visibility – partner with senior finance leadership What you’ll do • Own BlackLine administration and optimization across all modules • Partner with Finance + IT to improve workflows, integrations, and reporting • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives • Build dashboards and metrics to enhance close performance • Train users and increase adoption across global teams What they’re looking for • Hands-on BlackLine (or ARCS / Trintech / Cadency) ownership experience • Strong technical + finance/process skillset • Proven ability to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement • Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders Compensation & Details • Competitive base + bonus + equity • Hybrid (4 days onsite) in multiple U.S. locations • Relocation available | No sponsorship If you’re ready to move from supporting a system → owning and transforming it, this is that role. *** 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. ***
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst - Financial Services

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Support the quarterly financial statement close process by preparing and reviewing reconciliations and analysis files.• Assist in the creation and review of financial statements and other regulatory filings, including Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate audits and reviews effectively.• Participate in the preparation of presentations and proxy statements for stakeholders.• Contribute to the improvement of financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.• Maintain compliance with SEC reporting requirements and ensure accurate documentation.• Engage in actuarial and related discussions to support financial decision-making.• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the financial reporting team.A
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst | Annuity | New Prod

Des Moines, IA
remote
Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Partner with stakeholders across product, operations, and technology to uncover business needs and convert them into well-defined user stories and functional documentation. • Contribute to Agile delivery activities by supporting sprint planning, daily collaboration, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives to keep work aligned with priorities. • Work alongside technical teams to help define scalable solutions, support early concept development, and influence product planning decisions. • Evaluate existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements through automation or better use of technology. • Assist with production support efforts by investigating issues, helping coordinate fixes, and promoting system reliability for business users. • Track operational incidents, maintain clear documentation, and support resolution activities while identifying patterns that can reduce future disruptions. • Serve as a connector between business and technical teams by clarifying expectations, communicating progress, and helping manage delivery timelines. • Develop and execute validation approaches such as test scenarios and requirement checks to confirm solutions meet intended business outcomes. • Review system and user data to uncover trends, support decision-making, and inform enhancements to annuity-related products. • Support new product development efforts by helping refine requirements, align cross-functional teams, and maintain momentum from concept through release.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Business Intelligence (BI) Manager

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Create and carry out a long-range BI and analytics roadmap that supports organizational priorities and future technology direction. • Direct the advancement of enterprise reporting and analytics platforms, including cloud-based data environments and legacy BI systems, to improve scalability and usability. • Establish strong data governance, quality controls, and master data practices so reporting remains reliable and consistent across business functions. • Lead the design and delivery of dashboards, KPI frameworks, self-service reporting tools, and advanced analytics capabilities such as predictive insights and anomaly monitoring. • Oversee the BI technology ecosystem, including platform integrations, system performance, and connectivity with ERP applications, cloud services, databases, and external data sources. • Collaborate with executives, business partners, architects, and IT teams to prioritize initiatives and identify opportunities to improve operations through analytics. • Guide organizational adoption of modern analytics practices by driving communication, stakeholder alignment, and change management efforts. • Build and mentor a high-performing BI team by setting clear expectations, encouraging skill development, and promoting accountability and innovation. • Manage budgets, vendor relationships, delivery metrics, and operational performance to ensure stable, cost-effective analytics services. • Support enterprise data modernization efforts, including transitions from traditional SAP BW environments to newer SAP data and analytics platforms when applicable.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to financial planning, reporting, and analysis while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and demonstrate expertise in preparing detailed financial statements and supporting audits. Responsibilities:• Prepare and analyze comprehensive financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for assigned projects.• Complete journal entries, ensuring accuracy in transferring and posting accounts payable and inventory transactions, and maintain supporting documentation.• Perform detailed reconciliations of multiple accounts, maintaining general ledger accuracy and ensuring all monthly activities are accounted for.• Assist in the development of business plans and financial models by providing technical analysis and insights.• Coordinate year-end audits and facilitate the review process with external auditors.• Research and interpret accounting standards, analyzing their implications and supporting accurate financial reporting.• Consolidate financial statements and present findings through clear written and verbal communication formats.• Utilize computer-based tools to create reports, graphs, and charts for financial presentations.• Undertake special projects, developing tailored financial models as needed.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Johnston, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a multi-entity environment in Johnston, Iowa. This role is ideal for someone in finance who can manage monthly close activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute to budgeting and financial analysis. The position also partners closely with internal stakeholders to improve processes, maintain strong controls, and support key compliance and audit-related activities. Responsibilities: • Direct the month-end close process across four entities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule. • Oversee cash activity by monitoring daily balances, supporting payroll and accounts payable funding needs, and helping manage disbursement-related tax obligations. • Produce internal financial reports for leadership that highlight operating results, trends, and other key performance insights. • Analyze margin performance and research meaningful variances between budgeted and actual results to support informed decision-making. • Partner with department leadership on the annual budgeting process and contribute to broader forecasting efforts within the finance team. • Gather and organize financial information needed for annual tax filings, insurance renewals, and other recurring compliance requirements. • Maintain fixed asset, construction in progress, depreciation, prepaid, and amortization schedules while ensuring related records remain current and accurate. • Evaluate internal controls, recommend process improvements, and support the implementation of more effective accounting policies and procedures. • Coordinate with accounts payable on invoice review and approval workflows and assist with preparation for external and state audit activities when needed. • Serve as a knowledgeable resource on the financial reporting system by supporting current staff and helping train new team members.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a financial reporting team supporting a leading organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This position plays a key role in delivering accurate financial information, coordinating reporting activities across multiple entities, and strengthening accounting operations through strong technical expertise. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and cross-functional collaboration within a complex corporate environment. Responsibilities:• Lead monthly close and consolidation activities for the parent organization and affiliated entities, ensuring financial results are complete and submitted on schedule.• Prepare and review recurring financial statements and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting needs in compliance with applicable company standards.• Oversee general ledger activity for corporate entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting transactions.• Work closely with operational and business teams to deliver reporting insights, respond to accounting questions, and support informed financial decision-making.• Assist with external and parent-company reporting obligations by compiling accurate data and maintaining high-quality supporting documentation.• Partner with accounting, finance, and technology stakeholders to improve reporting workflows and enhance the effectiveness of financial systems.• Perform account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to preserve the integrity of financial records.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting across the organization in West Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for a detail-oriented candidate who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and a focus on accuracy in a deadline-driven environment. The role will contribute to close activities, reconciliations, reporting support, and ongoing efforts to improve efficiency through thoughtful process enhancements and technology-enabled practices. Responsibilities: • Prepare and evaluate journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate monthly financial results. • Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule. • Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly. • Assist in compiling financial statements and internal management reports with clear and reliable supporting data. • Review operating results, identify meaningful fluctuations, and investigate variances to support informed decision-making. • Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger while following established accounting standards, policies, and internal controls. • Partner with audit stakeholders by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and supporting external audit requests. • Document accounting procedures and recommend workflow improvements, including opportunities to apply automation or AI-driven tools where appropriate.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review quarterly and annual external reporting filings, including Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, to ensure timely and accurate submission • Execute technical accounting evaluations and translate accounting conclusions into clear, compliant financial statement reporting • Oversee consolidated financial reporting activities, including intercompany eliminations, variable interest entity considerations, and cash flow statement preparation • Interpret and apply U.S. GAAP and external reporting disclosure requirements, including the adoption of newly issued accounting standards • Investigate reporting fluctuations and account variances by performing detailed financial analysis and documenting key conclusions • Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and parent company contacts to gather information and meet reporting timelines • Develop financial statement analytics and maintain compliance with disclosure checklists and supporting documentation requirements • Support external audit and regulatory review processes by preparing workpapers, responding to inquiries, and providing analysis as needed
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Join a growing manufacturing company offering strong long-term value and exceptional benefits, including ESOP and 100% paid health insurance for employees and their families.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the details and takes ownership of the work — including:<ul><li>Journal entries</li><li>Month-end close</li><li>Account reconciliations</li><li>Updating and maintaining spreadsheets</li><li>Handling detailed, sometimes tedious accounting work with accuracy</li><li>Taking on projects independently and seeing them through</li></ul>If you’re a hands-on Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and likes to run with projects, we’d love to connect.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Do you thrive on solving problems quickly and creating efficiencies that drive company-wide impact? Are you ready to bring your accounting expertise and analytical skills to a dynamic organization where innovation and collaboration are key values? If so, we’re looking for a Senior Accountant to step into a challenging yet rewarding role! As a Senior Accountant, you’ll lead the charge in improving processes, streamlining workflows, and assisting in maintaining the company’s financial health while being a key team member for both short-term cleanup projects and long-term process improvements. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Controller while also collaborating cross-functionally to deliver results, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all accounting operations. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of impactful cleanup initiatives, such as reconciling multiple bank accounts and supporting a major payroll system transition.Your role will evolve into a focus on monthly close processes and automation, allowing you to make a mark in optimizing the company’s financial operations.Work alongside a supportive Controller and become an essential right-hand partner in driving change and ensuring accuracy. Reach out today referencing JO# 01500-0013259857
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis for our organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This role will partner closely with leadership to translate financial data into strategic recommendations, improve planning accuracy, and support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capability, and a proven background in corporate finance within a dynamic business environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities to support operational and strategic goals.• Build and refine financial models that evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and future growth scenarios.• Deliver clear variance analysis and management reporting that highlights trends, risks, and opportunities across the organization.• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop actionable financial insights that guide decision-making and resource allocation.• Support corporate planning efforts by preparing annual financial plans and monitoring progress against established targets.• Assess potential mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives through detailed financial analysis and scenario evaluation.• Maintain and enhance planning processes and reporting tools, including the effective use of platforms such as Adaptive Insights.• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial visibility, improve forecasting assumptions, and drive accountability for results.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z