Product Analyst Salary in Des Moines, IA

Title: Project Manager - Hybrid - LocalsLocation: Des Moines, IA, United StatesLength: Long termRestriction: W2 or c2cDescription:*** Either Web Cam or In Person Interview *** *** Very long term project Initial PO till for 1 year expect to go for 3+ years *** Hybrid *** ONSITE 3 DAYS/WEEK. LocalsBackground checks requiredShort Description:The department is seeking a Project Manager to drive business and technology projects to completion while ensuring adherence to established budgets, business plans, process, procedures and requirements.Job Description:The State of Iowa Department of Management, Division of Information Technology provides adaptable, secure, and cost effective technology services and solutions across multiple State Agencies and Divisions. We manage all of the States IT assets, projects and resources, and we deliver technology and expertise to support Citizens of Iowa and their familys every day. This includes consistently delivering top tier performance and value to citizens as a trusted partner and services provider.The PMO is committed to the pursuit of creative and innovative solutions that enable our State to help Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable and self sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide. We strive for an IT culture that identifies the newest, most effective solutions through discovery, open discussion, and collaboration. We have fun together, care about each other and take pride in the solutions we provide. We believe in continuously optimizing our processes, refining our solutions and improving ourselves to the benefit of the Iowans we serve. If you are passionate about applying your creative and innovative architecture strategies and approaches across the State of Iowa technology enterprise, then this is the role for you!The department is seeking a Project Manager to drive business and technology projects to completion while ensuring adherence to established budgets, business plans, process, procedures and requirements while working closely with Business unit personnel, Business Analysts and Architects.The project manager will be responsible for adhering to project management governance on multiple current and future projects. Additionally, the PM will be accountable for generating project schedules, identifying/staffing needed resourcing, completing the procurement of vendor products / implementation services, and submitting funding requests as required. The PM will manage the delivery efforts and report status of each to the Project Sponsors and the PMO Director.The PM will work with multiple business and platform areas including Information Technology and potentially including upper level state government committees. The Project Manager will conduct project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project deliverables.The PM will be part of a PMO team responsible for all aspects of IT project governance, assessment, management, and control. The ability to gather and define requirements build a project plan identifying resource needs and transparent, clear communications across all levels of stakeholders. Essential is the ability to multi task on continually changing and morphing priorities as prescribed by leadership in response to department and legislative direction.Skills:Ability to work within a project governance structure (methodology, required templates and reporting)Ability to interact with, educate, learn from, and drive business and IT teams.Ability to work effectively under very broad direction with general supervisionAbility to motivate team and meet deadlines in a fast paced and challenging environment.Ability to gather and organize multiple simultaneous complex business process scenariosAbility to break down complex tasks into actionable work items, sequenced appropriatelyAbility to manage scope creep with a focus on delivering a minimum viable productExcellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal and team building skillsExcellent time management and project planning/strategizing skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated experience with managing client expectations, implementing service improvement initiatives.Demonstrated experience managing multiple parallel work effortsTrack project progress, monitor and modify project schedules and provide status updates to project team. Escalate issues to management and/or appropriate leadership as appropriate.Provide insight and knowledge into improving processes related to portfolio, project and program managementOther duties or tasks as assigned by management.Required Skills:Direct management of system integration projects 8 YearsExperience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities 8 YearsExperience working within a project governance structure (methodology, required templates and reporting) 8 YearsExtensive experience with planning, managing and tracking multiple major impact projects. 8 YearsStrong process development skills, w/ the ability to learn and understand concepts in order to interpret, document and formalize procedures 8 YearsStrong process and gap analysis skills 8 YearsExcellent project management skills, w/ the ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities in a cross functional environment 8 YearsDemonstrate ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and project activities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines 8 YearsDemonstrated experience with working with business users to gather and document business requirements 8 Years

Cetera Retirement Plan Solutions (CRPS) is an organization focused solely on supporting the growth of our network of financial professionals' retirement plan businesses, we have several in-house solutions that help streamline their books of business and to encourage growth. All of these solutions are built around a Plan Advice and Consulting Program (PACP), which is the foundation and baseline for all our additional solutions and services.The Senior Manager, Retirement Plan Solutions is a key leader of a team of analysts who manage and support the day-to-day functions of the PACP program, as well as ongoing, continuous improvement projects. This individual is also responsible for project management for the buildout of larger projects and initiatives that align with our strategic vision of helping make retirement plans easy for our financial professionals to work with.What you will do:Platform Management - responsible for the core functions of the Consulting programs, including, but not limited to:Ownership of the client agreements, and ensuring that as industry and regulations change, the agreements continue to align, and continue to be easy to useMaintenance and continual optimization of the corresponding compensation flow, which includes ongoing oversight of workflows across dozens of outside providers and aligning similarities where possibleOversight of team service levels including volume, quality, and quantityEstablish and maintain quality control, and team individual team feedback and coachingExperience with load-balancing work across team members based on individual capacity and capabilitiesData integrity, including reconciliation across systems (do the RK systems match the agreements we have in place?)Team metrics - responsible for maintaining well-established team gearing ratios to anticipate planning for FTE needs as sales increase and volume grow.Service levels at or above expected metricsConstant eye towards improvements and efficienciesResponsible for working with legal, compliance, and other managers and leaders within the organization to support the consulting programs and to balance both compliance of the program as well as ease of use.Team Management - responsible for managing a highly engaged and dynamic analyst team, including performance monitoring/evaluation, work product/quality, employee engagement and satisfaction, and career development.Project Management - responsible for both smaller process improvements, as well as the buildout of larger efforts and initiatives, in a methodical, well-documented fashion, in collaboration with other team leaders.New efforts need to align with existing workflows, programs, and services - so there is a cohesiveness to our overall service offeringManaging prioritization so that updates and changes are planned for and implemented in a coordinated, methodical fashionWhat you need to have:Bachelor's DegreeSeries 7, 65/66, and relevant industry designations (AIF, CRPS, C(k)P, etc)Microsoft Office (required), Salesforce (preferred)Ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in a role within a broker/dealer and/or recordkeeping provider.Industry expertise demonstrated by strong familiarity with all the 35+ major retirement plan recordkeepers/custodians.Existing relationships with the RK providers, and their key leadersAbility to influence change to enable workflow and ease of use for clients with these outside providers (direct business)Knowledge of the regulatory environment, FINRA, SEC, and DOL rules and regulations, primarily as it relates to ERISA business, but also how the rules tie to individual business (rollovers, etc.)Be able to travel to conferences and industry events (up to 25% of role), assuming travel restrictions are lifted.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Team player who works well in groups, and values transparency and keeping others informed regarding progress and statusAptitude and ability to recognize opportunities with peers and other teams, in order for retirement plan consulting to continue to be more integrated as part of the advisors' overall advice-centric experience.Example: seeing similarities/differences across systems and teams so as to find opportunities to align and to "speak the same language" with peers and other teams in support of our programsExample: seeing patterns where workflows can be optimized in order to provide a highly seamless experience for financial professionals despite most systems being "outside" of Cetera, and finding appropriate times to prioritize the effort, especially if other teams are impactedWork well in groups and have good problem-solving skills.CRPS is a fast-growing dynamic division. Individuals will need to have good problem-solving skills, be able to multi-task, and to adjust quickly to the changing environment. Compensation:The base annual salary range for this role is $140k to $165k, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.What we give you in return:Not many teams can say that they support people's dreams coming to life... We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there's a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardshipEasy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 days of paid volunteer time off (VTO) to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working yearsPaid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fosterHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and moreEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and moreAbout Cetera Financial Group:Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is an independent financial advisor network and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology."Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of retail independent broker-dealers encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Financial Institutions, Cetera Financial Specialists, and First Allied Securities.Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera's Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

Position Title Review Analyst - FloodLocation Work From Home United StatesJob Summary Flood Review is responsible for ensuring sufficient flood insurance coverage and regulatory timing requirements on all loans closed or purchased where the property is in a flood zone. This is a regulatory requirement. The team handles complex and time sensitive flood issues often at the point of needing to fund a loan. This team must be able to establish the need for flood insurance and interpret regulatory guidance and investor requirements to determine sufficiency of coverage. Additionally, must be able to read, understand and obtain clarity, where needed, on flood insurance policies. This team provides guidance and information directly to sales, third party originators, loan officers and flood insurance providers to resolve complex flood questions and issues. This function is across multiple channels (Distributed and Direct Retail, Correspondent (Delegated and Non-delegated) and Broker), and loan operating systems (Mortrac, Loantrac, Encompass). Understand agency and Underwriting guidelines and requirements for National Flood Insurance Providers (NFIP) and private flood insurance policies. Safeguards the company against origination of loans outside of flood regulations. Exercise judgement on policies based on regulatory and investor guidelines. Effective communication skills with a high level of customer service Strong listening and problem solving skills Must possess demonstrated organizational skills and a strong attention to detail Sound judgment Ability to adapt to and accept change Ability to work independently as well as demonstrate the ability to work as a team Ability to multi-task and operate effectively in a high-paced environment Basic Computer Skills-word and excel Working knowledge of Underwriting Documents and Guidelines Knowledge on NFIP and private flood insurance requirements Excellent understanding of federal, state regulations and investor guidelines and implications of risk associated with non-adherence Able to quickly identify possible compliance issues Must be able to decipher industry and business trends that pose adverse risk to the Bank Must possess the ability to perceive issues, solve problems, and understand how this area fits into the overall mission of the BankPay Range: Local Minimum Wage - $18.62 - $24.00Job Responsibilities: Reviewing loans in a special flood hazard area with flood insurance with private or NFIP policies to ensure the policy meets all requirements as determined by investors (Regulatory and Agency), Legal and Compliance. In addition, reviewing the Notice to Borrower disclosure to confirm that the notice contains FEMA model language and is signed within the required time prior to closing and the Flood Determination to confirm the property is eligible for financing. Flood Review has zero tolerance for errors so extreme attention to detail is required.Responding to internal and external customer inquiries across all origination channels. This includes teaching how to read complex policies interpret regulatory guidelines, agency product requirements and determine sufficiency of coverage. Educate flood insurance providers on mortgage lending requirements. Extensive knowledge and understanding to explain and defend the banks policies in cases where the flood insurance policy is rejected.Job Requirements: HS Diploma, GED or Foreign EquivalentMinimum 2-3 years' experience in the Mortgage Industry or Insurance Industry handling high risk regulatory reviews.Strong written and verbal communication skillsAttention to detailProven customer service skillsSound judgmentProblem solvingAbility to work independently as well as demonstrate the ability to work as a teamBasic Computer Skills proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Job DescriptionThis is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.?Under direct supervision, the systems and development analyst conducts analysis, creates system specifications, develops, tests and implements engineering, scientific and business applications, operating systems, and file/database servers. Utilizes existing or new technology in the automation of processes. Evaluates software packages and provides recommendations to management.Responsibilities?Provides technical support; problem determination and investigation; implementation of software patches and upgrades for commercial (vendor) applications. Support client server packages both thick and thin clients, and web applications. Conduct research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs; work with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products. Provides some technical responsibility for an application involving multiple support personnel that is critical to the operation of the business; or serves as a technical leader, or provides extensive knowledge and skill in a unique technical area. Designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains moderately complex application programs and interfaces. Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces. Work with vendors to resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements. Consult with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities. Research and analyze strategies, programs, and processes across and between all corporate functions. Perform basic system analysis and design functions, handle critical development issues, research and analyze data. May guide other analysts in the completion of assigned projects. Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.Qualifications?Education Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Prior Job Experience One year of work and/or years of experience in systems analysis or software application development is required for the systems and development analyst I level. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic knowledge of programming in client/server, mainframe or web development environment. Basic knowledge of relational database technology. Basic knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities. Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and other current computing programming languages. Disclaimer Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.About UsMidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.About the TeamAt MidAmerican Energy Company, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.JOB INFOJob Identification 10000823 Job Category Information Technology Posting Date 04/17/2024, 09:21 PM Apply Before 05/11/2024, 09:21 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US 1111 South 103rd St, Omaha, NE, 68124, US 2755 E Cottonwood Pkwy, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121, US Salary Range $66,300-$118,400 Business MidAmerican Energy Company PI239784159

Job Summary The Lead Annuity Reinsurance Accounting & Administration (RA&A) Analyst will perform various duties to ensure accurate and timely operational accounting, settlement statements, and administration of complex new / amended reinsurance transactions. This position will play a key role in the initial execution and ongoing activities of corporate strategic reinsurance treaties. The Lead, Annuity RA&A will report to the Director, Reinsurance Accounting & Administration. This position will collaborate with various departments across the Company including Financial Reporting, Actuarial, Investment Strategy, Investment Accounting, Treasury, etc. as well as the Retail operational business segment. This position will lead a team of 1-2 individual contributors. Duties and Responsibilities Direct all Annuity reinsurance treaty set-up operational accounting and administration activities Collaborate with internal business partners to recommend solutions and / or make business decisions regarding new / amended complex reinsurance transactions Serve as the initial point of contact for new / amended reinsurance treaty business partners (i.e. Financial Reporting, Investment Accounting, etc.) Participate in strategic departmental planning and is responsible for execution of the strategy through others Develop, implement and monitor key performance indicators to continuously assess the department's operational efficiency and effectiveness Partner with reinsurance leadership (Actuarial, Financial Reporting, Investments, IT etc.) in order to evaluate / design and successfully operationalize new reinsurance transactions Drive collaboration with line-of-business leadership by providing reinsurance operational accounting and administration information impacting their results Lead continuous process enhancement reviews in order to identify, implementation and maintenance reliable, repeatable, sustainable, scalable and streamlined operations Lead significant settlement statement disbursement activities / discussions with key business partners (Treasury, Investments, Investment Accounting, Offshore leadership, etc.) Partner with the Financial Reporting team to ensure integration of the reinsurance settlement processes with financial reporting activities Review certain reinsurance data contained within the financial statements and disclosures for GAAP and Statutory purposes Partner with off-shore leadership to provide information regarding treaty settlement statements and associated activities Ownership of design and execution of RA&A internal controls Partner with customers to analyze operational accounting results of key treaties Prepare and present recurring and ad hoc reports for management Provides regular coaching, employee development and has a strong focus on team engagement Lead and / or participate in a variety of special projects Experience and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting or reinsurance administration Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience Experience with accounting for insurance and / or reinsurance administration strongly preferred CPA license preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Exceptional reinsurance operational accounting skills Deep knowledge of reinsurance administration for insurance companies Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to take initiative Ability to work both independently and to collaborate with others Ability to influence in absence of formal reporting relationships Experience analyzing and understanding key data Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks/projects to meet critical deadlines Ability to effectively manage large teams with subject matters experts and individual contributors Strong problem-solving skills Other Requirements Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned Regular and punctual attendance Some travel may be required (less than 10%) #IND-HP #LI-MK1 #LI-RemoteAdditional Information Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events. As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work. 1Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022 Notice for all Applicants who are California residents under the California Privacy Rights Act. Please click here to review the policy.

Job Summary This is a position responsible for supporting the expense planning, analysis, accounting, and reporting functions for F&G's operations, reporting directly to the Manager of Expense Planning and Analysis. The primary responsibilities for this position may include assisting with preparation, consolidation and analysis of the annual departmental expense budget and multiyear operating expense plan, as well as general expense budgeting for specific areas of the business and periodic reforecasts. Other primary responsibilities include assisting with expense studies for determining allocations of operating expenses to line of business, product and legal entity, headcount tracking and forecasting, quarterly controls related to deferred acquisition expenses, and corporate and M&A project expense tracking and forecasting. This position will play a critical role with supporting process improvements and other project work that results in process efficiencies, improved controls and more insightful analysis to our business leaders. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for supporting company-wide expense management for the organization, including the preparation of the company's annual expense plan and related monthly re-forecasts. Continued development of the current year annual forecast, departmental expense budget and multiyear expense planning processes including implementation of and / or enhancements to software solutions, reporting and analytics. Assist with Expense Study analysis to establish and monitor deferred acquisition cost, expense allocations by line of business, channel /product, and unit cost assumptions; includes maintaining support for audit inquiries and ongoing support for key stakeholders including Actuarial and Financial Reporting Preparation of senior executive level expense analyses with a focus on providing insightful, value-added analysis that informs business decisions and supports achievement of the Company's strategies/goals. Month-end closing process responsibilities include (but are not limited to): establishing review process and procedures to ensure efficient, timely and accurate reporting of expenses / headcount / projects, preparing general ledger entries, supporting expense allocations / deferrals, preparing analysis of expense results compared to budget and development of monthly re-forecasts. Support SOX compliance and adherence to an effective internal control environment as it relates to expense planning and management processes, drive best operating practice through design and continuous improvement in processes and internal controls. Provide recommendations and action plans for improvements in expense efficiencies, including cost saving opportunities. Support department budget managers with accounting and general ledger inquiries. Perform special projects as assigned, which may include projects beyond the scope of expense management. Experience and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 4-6 years related professional experience in financial reporting, expense reporting and/or analysis required. CPA certification, MBA, or on CPA track preferred. Big-4 Audit Experience highly desirable. Insurance industry, Financial Services or Asset Management experience highly desirable. Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint required. Strong knowledge of accounting practices and principles. Strong system knowledge including familiarity with current era of client-server accounting/financial packages (Oracle, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, OneStream, etc.). Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to problem solve and efficiently communicate results and recommendations. Strong computer skills with an emphasis on financial analysis tools and Microsoft Office. Complex financial forecasting and analysis skills. Integrity, accountability, and creativity are required in this role. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to handle multiple complex tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Ability to think ahead and conduct strategic planning. Expertise and experience of improving processes and utilizing technology to improve efficiencies. Self-directed individual who works well with teams. Embraces and demonstrates Company's cultural values - Collaborative, Authentic, Dynamic and Empowered. #IND-HP #LI-MK1 #LI-RemoteAdditional Information Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events. As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work. 1Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022 Notice for all Applicants who are California residents under the California Privacy Rights Act. Please click here to review the policy.

Job Summary The Lead Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for administering our EBS environment (General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable). This position will be responsible for creating new and modifying existing complex allocations ensuring data integrity, research, database and financial report troubleshooting. This position is responsible for owning tools (EBS, GL wand) and the patching, testing, upgrades, and training for those tools. This position will also own several audit controls and interface with internal and external audit. The Lead Financial Systems Analyst reports directly to the Director of Financial Systems. The department interacts actively with the various functional areas in the company both in order to obtain input for its analysis and reporting, and to provide output and comments for other department's reporting initiatives, including recommendations for improvements in reporting controls and efficiency. Duties and Responsibilities Design, development and implementation of software programs for Oracle EBS, specifically General Ledger, Payables and Assets. Develop information and analysis in support of management reporting including the development of new reports and recommendations for enhanced reporting. Identifies process improvements with a focus on improved quality, efficiency or controls. Prepare analysis of financial data related to operations, business performance, opportunities and investments. Leads projects defined as Corporate/Finance objectives for the Finance department. Mentor finance members in the development/implementation of data collection and reporting initiatives. Summarize and escalate significant data reporting issues and bugs as required. Provide backup to financial systems team members (interface support, database management), to ensure the accuracy and availability of critical financial database applications. Create and maintain documentation on system / reporting environment for internal team use. Work with Financial Systems team members to maximize Oracle, Tableau and other financial systems reporting and accounting functionality and capabilities. Lead efforts to work cross functionally with Finance, Tax, Actuarial, Investment and Accounting teams to develop effective reporting and delivery of data and analysis in order to improve the entire organizations functionality and effectiveness. Manage working relationships with IT staff and Third-Party Administrators to maintain an efficient and stable Oracle environment. Work with the business to derive business requirements, contributes to solution design, prototyping, testing, and deployment of Configuration/Customization, Extension, Modification, Localization and Integration (CEMLI) and Forms customizations to Oracle EBS and performs application configuration in support of the stated business requirements and solution designs. Provide technical support for the Oracle infrastructure management, including allocation development, maintenance and troubleshooting. Provides functional subject matter experience, and application development support for the Oracle EBS implementation, enhancements and upgrade projects. Translate business and functional requirements into technical approach, solution, and technical design specifications. Analyze and troubleshoot complex system and user issues, coordinate issue resolution efforts across peer support groups, technical support teams, and vendors as needed. Experience and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Information Systems 5+ years overall business experience with a minimum of 3 years working in an accounting/finance environment Experience in report development, including experience with Microsoft products Experience administering financial applications such as Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials, SAP, Great Plains, PeopleSoft, etc.; general ledger experience is strongly preferred Willingness and aptitude to learn additional applications such as Tableau, Alteryx, etc. Skills and Abilities Ability to produce in a fast-paced environment while addressing multiple projects and responsibilities Strong system knowledge including familiarity with current era of client-server accounting/financial packages Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to take initiative Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels Experience with understanding key data Ability to successfully work on multiple tasks/projects to meet critical deadlines Strong organizational and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word) Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to create complete and accurate documentation of work performed Strong problem solving skills Other Requirements Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned Regular and punctual attendance Minimal travel required (less than 10%) #IND-HP #LI-MK1 #LI-RemoteAdditional Information Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events. As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. 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Job DescriptionThe senior financial analyst - valuation evaluates potential investments in accordance with organization objectives. This position develops, maintains and validates detailed financial modeling and assessment reports using available data in support of investment activity, and performs other business analysis to identify impacts and risks to the business strategy.ResponsibilitiesProvide support to upper management in Berkshire Hathaway Energy business development projects and potential investment opportunities. Activities may include analyzing acquisition and investment opportunities consistent with company strategy, conducting market research and analysis, and supporting data gathering and database maintenance. Position is responsible for maintaining and validating detailed financial modeling and mentoring others on standardized evaluation methodologies. Other day-to-day duties include ensuring data integrity, participating in data quality control and validation, and producing requirements documents for various business development activities. (60-80%) Assist MidAmerican Energy Company departments with special projects including research, gathering and validating data, modeling and economic analysis and summarizing results for management. (15-20%) Develop metrics and reporting, prepare and present data, gather and maintain project information for multiple projects. (10-15%) Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)QualificationsBachelor's degree in business finance and accounting or related field. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) A master's degree is preferred. Three or more years of related work experience or at least one year full-time experience and demonstrated commensurate successful complex project completion with validated results. A self-starter with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Ability to interface with executive management. Demonstrated familiarity with fixed income, equity, corporate finance and other financial markets. Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.JOB INFOJob Identification 10001201 Job Category Finance Posting Date 05/01/2024, 10:35 PM Apply Before 05/31/2024, 10:35 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations 1615 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US Salary Range $87,600-$103,100 Business MidAmerican Energy Company PI240316333

Job DescriptionThis is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.The financial analyst-valuation evaluates potential investments in accordance with organization objectives. This position develops, maintains and validates detailed financial modeling and assessment reports using available data in support of investment activity, and performs other business analysis to identify impacts and risks to the business strategy. ResponsibilitiesProvide support to upper management in Berkshire Hathaway Energy business development projects and potential investment opportunities. Activities may include analyzing acquisition and investment opportunities consistent with company strategy, conducting market research and analysis, and supporting data gathering and database maintenance. Position is responsible for maintaining and validating detailed financial modeling and mentoring others on standardized evaluation methodologies. Other day-to-day duties include ensuring data integrity, participating in data quality control and validation, and producing requirements documents for various business development activities. (60-80%)Assist MidAmerican Energy Company departments with special projects including research, gathering and validating data, modeling and economic analysis and summarizing results for management. (15-20%)Develop metrics and reporting, prepare and present data, gather and maintain project information for multiple projects. (10-15%)Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)QualificationsBachelor's degree in business finance and accounting or related field. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)A master's degree is preferred.One to two years of demonstrated financial and/or market portfolio evaluation project work or similar experience is required for the financial analyst I level. Two or more years of related work experience or at least one year full-time experience and demonstrated commensurate successful complex project completion with validated results is required for the financial analyst II level. A self-starter with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.Ability to interface with executive management.Demonstrated familiarity with fixed income, equity, corporate finance and other financial markets.Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.JOB INFOJob Identification 10001200 Job Category Finance Posting Date 05/01/2024, 10:18 PM Apply Before 05/31/2024, 10:18 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations 1615 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US Salary Range $66,300-$89,600 Business MidAmerican Energy Company PI240316104

Job DescriptionStride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers - whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life.Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning - powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed - however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead.The Instructional Designer (ID) follows ID principles as defined by evidence-based practices and, where appropriate, the Company's style guidelines.This position designs bite-sized courses, modular lessons, and downloadable assets that meet subject matter learning objectives for teachers and school leaders. The designer is expected to draw upon the strengths of the existing team, contribute new ideas for product enhancements, and remain focused on quality and consistency.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Develops and revises storyboards, assessments and hands-on activities in collaboration with subject matter experts and/or other members of the design team;Creates a plan of action when presenting ideas for inclusion in the content roadmap;Edits courses and lessons for instructional soundness, pace of presentation, age-appropriateness, consistency of tone and style and general readability;Leverages content-building tools to create media (one-pagers, videos, etc.) that is integrated into online courses that are both responsive and accessible;Schedules regular meetings with subject matter experts to discuss needs and next steps regarding content for course development;Adheres to roadmap timelines for release of new courses;Consults with the rest of the team to discuss standards and consistency of content, style, visuals and PDFs that are coordinated across courses, units, and lessons;Runs accessibility testing of materials to ensure the content reaches a wide group of learners;Incorporates review feedback - both internal and external - for editing of previously released courses;Seeks to continue growing and developing by staying appraised of current research and new instructional design applications in the field.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certificates and Licenses: None requiredOTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three (3) years of experience in instructional design or related fieldStrong technology and writing skills that leads to a "learner focus" by using media and design technique to meet deadlines with creativity, independence and high standardsDemonstrated ability to establish objectives, identify problems, analyze data and creatively deliver solutionsDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively on large-scale projects and adapt to new environments and meet new challenges head onMicrosoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.Ability to clear required background checkDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related fieldTeaching and/or curriculum development experienceExperience in DominKnow or another ID e-learning authoring tool (Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, etc.) is preferred. Experience building inside a platform like WordPress will also suffice.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.We anticipate the salary range to be $54,713.25 to $87,541.20. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job TypeRegularThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)