<p>As a Business Systems Analyst / Scrum Master, you’ll play a pivotal role at the intersection of agile delivery, business processes, and technology implementation. You’ll guide cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring business requirements are clearly defined, traceable, and aligned with strategic goals.</p><p>Our technology ecosystem spans multiple platforms, business lines, and integration points — success in this role means balancing structured analysis with agile adaptability. You’ll partner with product owners, technology leaders, application developers, quality assurance testers, and other stakeholders to ensure solutions deliver meaningful, measurable value.</p><p>This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a fast-paced environment where curiosity, communication, and ownership drive results.</p><p><br></p><p>Accountabilities</p><p>• Drive clarity and documentation — capture detailed functional and technical requirements, workflows, and process and technology dependencies across systems and integration points.</p><p>• Translate business strategy into execution — work with business and technology leaders to define clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint goals aligned to enterprise priorities.</p><p>• Facilitate agile delivery — lead sprint ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and coach teams in Agile principles to promote continuous improvement and accountability.</p><p>• Bridge communication across functions — ensure seamless collaboration between products owners, technology leaders, project managers, developers, QA, and other roles and teams as needed.</p><p>• Balance agility and structure — manage iterative delivery in an Agile/Scrum framework while applying structured analysis where appropriate for compliance and traceability.</p><p>• Enable transparency and decision-making — track metrics and report on sprint progress to stakeholders.</p><p>• Champion alignment — communicate complex business or technical concepts in simple, actionable terms for diverse audiences.</p><p>• Promote continuous improvement — identify opportunities to enhance team performance, process efficiency, and product quality.</p><p>• Remove impediments to team progress by proactively identifying, tracking, and resolving blockers that hinder delivery.</p><p>• Drive on-time delivery by ensuring the team meets committed sprint and project dates, facilitating alignment across stakeholders, and escalating risks when necessary.</p>
<p>Join our insurance client’s dynamic team in Des Moines, Iowa as a Senior Investment Accounting Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s financial landscape! This is your opportunity to step into a fast-paced environment where your expertise in investment accounting will directly impact business decisions and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>As a Senior Investment Accounting Analyst, you'll manage and analyze investment-related financial data, deliver critical reports for internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. You'll collaborate with professionals across departments, drive process improvements, and contribute to the organization's ongoing success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare accurate, timely annual, quarterly, and monthly investment reports for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.</li><li>Manage and maintain the organization’s investment accounting system, safeguarding data integrity and reliability.</li><li>Analyze and project cash flows to support financial planning and strategic decisions.</li><li>Update and maintain the investment database, ensuring information is both precise and accessible.</li><li>Be a subject matter expert on investment accounting, offering insights and guidance within your department.</li><li>Tackle complex assignments with professionalism and uphold compliance with statutory accounting principles and GAAP.</li><li>Collaborate effectively across all levels to achieve department and company goals.</li><li>Ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational standards in investment-related reporting.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate investment portfolios, including derivatives and fixed income assets.</li><li>Lead process improvements and contribute to enhancing reporting systems.</li></ul><p>If you thrive in a collaborative environment, are passionate about investment accounting, and want to take your career to the next level, our client wants to hear from you!</p>
<p>- Opportunity to help build a Finance Center of Excellence for a historic, 100-year-old insurance company expanding in Des Moines</p><p>- Join a small local team with plans to double in size and shape the growth from the ground up</p><p>- Be part of creating new processes and a collaborative culture—put your personal stamp on how things are done</p><p>- Unique chance to influence office expansion and not just be a cog in the wheel</p><p><br></p><p>Roles we are sourcing for:</p><p>- Director of Investment Accounting</p><p>- GAAP Senior Accountant</p><p>- Treasury Operations Analyst</p><p>- Senior Investment Accountant</p><p>- FP& A</p><p>(Must have insurance accounting experience)</p><p><br></p><p>Curious and open to a quick conversation to understand what is in it for you, reach out now!! Client is meeting candidates later this week (2/19 & 2/20)</p><p>If you are currently working with one of my business partners (Jessica Gianulis, Jill Smith or Malinda Hostetler) – please reach out to them immediately as we are a team all working on the roles!</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a Des Moines based insurance company seeking to hire a motivated Manager of Investments Data who will lead efforts in managing and enhancing investment data, accounting processes, and systems. This role requires expertise in statutory accounting and investment systems (e.g., PAM systems) and offers an opportunity to drive team collaboration across various functions within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and meticulous organizational standards in all aspects of the role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and optimize investment accounting systems to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.</li><li>Evaluate and oversee investment data by leveraging knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles.</li><li>Develop and nurture effective working relationships with Corporate Accounting and Asset Management partners.</li><li>Conduct system audits, implement key controls, generate reports, and utilize data analysis tools proficiently.</li><li>Mentor team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement, critical thinking, and teamwork.</li><li>Stay informed on various investment instruments to ensure accurate data reporting and analysis.</li><li>Maintain compliance with accounting standards and controls while meeting strict deadlines.</li><li>Participate in organizational change initiatives, contributing insights to improve team adaptability and overall effectiveness.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for our organization in Ankeny, Iowa. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, has strong analytical skills, and is committed to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a vital role in supporting decision-making through insightful financial analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.<br>• Manage the preparation and review of monthly journal entries and ensure accurate month-end close processes.<br>• Oversee the creation and submission of monthly financial reports, ensuring compliance with company standards.<br>• Coordinate annual financial reporting and audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate and timely.<br>• Analyze financial statements to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts to align financial plans with organizational goals.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations in all financial activities.<br>• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to address specific business needs or challenges.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.
<p><strong>01500-0013296769</strong></p><p><strong>Controller Opportunity – A Chance to Make an Impact</strong></p><p>Are you a talented and driven accountant ready to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to join a thriving $20M (and growing) manufacturing business that puts employees first, fosters autonomy, and encourages you to build your role your way.</p><p>As the Controller in this dynamic company, you will play an integral part in driving financial success through:</p><ul><li><strong>Budgeting and forecasting</strong> to help leadership plan for the future.</li><li><strong>Tax compliance</strong> mastery, ensuring payroll, sales, and use taxes across IA, NE, and IL are filed properly and efficiently, eliminating unnecessary penalties.</li><li><strong>Big-picture thinking</strong>, stepping in where needed (AP/AR, process improvements, etc.) and finding solutions to challenges like overpayments, credit card management, and key software updates.</li></ul><p>This role goes far beyond numbers—you’ll have the chance to partner with leaders like the plant manager to better understand operations and drive improvements.</p><p>What sets this role apart is the culture: a close-knit team, a hands-on leader passionate about employee appreciation, from team BBQs to thoughtful gestures like gift cards. You’ll have two direct reports in AP and AR and collaborate closely with the employee relations lead who ensures the company’s “employee-first” mindset.</p><p>If you’re self-driven, organized, team-oriented, and ready to roll up your sleeves, this Controller position could be the perfect fit. You’ll thrive if you can handle a no-frills, manufacturing environment full of authenticity and energy—where ideas are welcome, humor is direct, and the opportunity to make a visible impact is endless.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love It Here:</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a company projected to grow to $30M in the next three years.</li><li>Partner with a leadership team that listens, supports, and values their employees.</li><li>Join a happy team that loves what they do—and grow with a business that will challenge and reward you.</li></ul><p>Make this role your own while contributing to a company that takes pride in its hard work, people-first values, and exciting growth trajectory. Are you ready to step in and take the lead?</p>
About Us<br><br>We are a growing, family-owned business known for our strong values, close-knit culture, and long-term commitment to our employees and customers. As we continue to expand, we are creating our first Controller position to help bring structure, strengthen our financial processes, and support our next phase of growth.<br><br>Position Overview<br><br>The Controller will be a hands-on financial leader responsible for building and managing the company’s accounting function. This role requires someone who can create processes from the ground up, implement structure and controls, learn and optimize our new accounting system, and oversee an Accounting Clerk and administrative support team. The ideal candidate is both strategic and detail-oriented, comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and excited to help formalize financial operations for a small but growing business.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Financial Management & Reporting<br><br>Lead and run the full month-end close process<br><br>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (P& L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)<br><br>Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial records are complete and compliant<br><br>Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making<br><br>Process & Structure Development<br><br>Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls<br><br>Establish standardized workflows for billing, AP/AR, expense processing, and payroll coordination<br><br>Identify opportunities for efficiency and automation<br><br>Systems & Technology<br><br>Learn and fully utilize the company’s new accounting/ERP system<br><br>Drive system optimization, reporting enhancements, and user adoption<br><br>Evaluate and implement additional financial tools as needed<br><br>Team Leadership & Collaboration<br><br>Manage and mentor the Accounting Clerk and administrative team<br><br>Work closely with operations, sales, and leadership to ensure accurate financial data<br><br>Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership on financial matters<br><br>Compliance & Other Duties<br><br>Coordinate with external CPA firm for tax filings and year-end activities<br><br>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations<br><br>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management<br><br>Handle special projects and operational support as needed in a small-business environment<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required<br><br>CPA, CMA, or equivalent experience strongly preferred<br><br>5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a small business or family-owned environment<br><br>Experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements<br><br>Demonstrated ability to create structure and build processes from scratch<br><br>Proficiency with accounting systems; experience with ERP implementation a plus<br><br>Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability<br><br>Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work collaboratively across the organization<br><br>What We Offer<br><br>Family-oriented culture and supportive leadership<br><br>Opportunity to build the accounting function from the ground up<br><br>Competitive compensation and benefits<br><br>Long-term role with room for growth as the business expands
