Industry News and Updates

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Ok, now….HAPPY New Year!!!!!! I am excited about 2011; we have been so busy. It seems like businesses are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel and realizing that they need to hire staff due to an increase in sales and sales projections. We have seen an increase in both temporary and permanent orders. Our clients in Houston are hiring at every level from staff accountants to VP spots. This is great news for everyone. The best part is many Accountants are going to make a move this year. Let’ s face it, many of you didn’t want to risk moving during a recession. However, at this time we have Accountants, Controllers and CFO’s who have been waiting on the sidelines for 2 years ready to see what is out there. This will actually work in everyone’s favor (whether you are looking or not). Vacancies within an organization can create new opportunities for the people working there and obviously for external job seekers. As you can tell I am VERY optimistic about this year. I can’t wait to send you my next update in March.

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Local Statistics:

• National / Houston Unemployment Rate: 9.3% / 8.6%
• Price of Oil:  $90.00 (last year $75)
• Oil Rig Count: 1711 (last year 1172)
• Industries hiring: Business Services; Consulting Firms; Healthcare; Oil & Gas; Non Profits
• Positions in demand: 2 to 8 year Accountants, Internal Audit jobs are back and there is a serious lack of Tax talent in the market place.
• Industries not hiring or flat: Homebuilding, Construction

Below is a partial list of our local and national searches:

Local Searches

2 Full Time Consultants (combination Audit and Industry Background, CPA) 60 to 110K 8 Contract Consultants – Must have External Audit in the past 4 years – Paid OT – Sign On and Completion Bonuses!!!! Expatriate Tax Manager – Greenway 100 to 115K Senior Accountant – North  70K to 85K Staff Internal Audit – North Houston – 55 to 65K Senior Internal Audit – North Houston – 65 to 85K – 40% travel SEC Analyst – Greenway Plaza, 65 to 85K Spanish Speaking Internal Auditor – Memorial, 50 to 65K SEC Analyst – Downtown- 85K plus 15% bonus Assistant Controller  West Houston – 110 to 135K JIB Supervisor – Northwest Houston, 65 to 96K VP Finance – Private Equity – 125K plus 25K bonus plus plus Revenue Accountant (Onshore) – North Houston Senior Financial Analyst – Downtown Director of Finance – Southeast Houston – 135K Fixed Asset Accounting Manager – 85K – West Houston Payroll Accountant – 65K – West Houston

National Searches

8 Contract Consultants (combination Audit and Industry Background, CPA) 60 to 110K (San Antonio & Dallas) Director of International Reporting, Redmond, WA International Tax Director, 130 to 150K, Michigan Controller, Austin, Texas 85K Controller, Northbrook, IL 135K Director of International Tax, San Antonio, TX 130 to 150K