Accounting Analyst

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a publicly-traded, Fortune 500 company with over $10B in annual revenue
• This role is open due to rapid growth!
• The client is looking for someone who has a blend of accounting and finance
• Career growth opportunities; many tenured employees!
• 9/80 work schedule and 50% Work from Home

Overview of the Accounting Analyst role:

• Review Financial Statements, supporting schedules, and internal audit reports
• Assist with consolidation of Financial Statements for various corporate entities
• Prepare journal entries
• Assist investor relations tie-outs
• Assist with public filings, forms 10Q/10K

Preferred Qualifications for the Accounting Analyst:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years of experience in accounting at a large, multi-location corporation
• Strong ability to multi-task and enjoy its challenges
• Intermediate working knowledge of MS Office Suite; Excel – pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.
• Alteryx experience

Senior Accountant – Katy, Texas!

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client has 200 locations that service the greater Houston area and beyond!
• This well-established firm values the honor, dedication, and integrity of veterans and it’s civilian workforce.
• The company recently went through the IPO process and is a Fortune 500 company.
• Why work here:
  • Excellent work-life balance (typically 40-hour workweek outside of quarter close)
  • Amazing onsite gym and beautiful office space.

Overview of the t role:

• Assist with the coordination and preparation of various quarterly and annual financial statements for the company, including Form 10-K and 10-Q
• Research disclosure requirements related to technical accounting issues and SEC requirements to ensure complete disclosures in filings
• Participate in month-end and quarter-end accounting close processes, including calculation of Adjusted EBITDA/EBIT and the balance sheet flux analyses
• Prepare covenant compliance certificates, including the related tie-outs, on a quarterly and annual basis
• Support internal controls and SOX related procedures, including maintenance of the key reports/spreadsheets listing, execution of detailed test plans, development of results summaries, and preparation of reports
• Coordinate and regularly communicate with Internal Audit to facilitate the Accounting Department’s compliance with SOX and identify potential arising controls issues
• Where required, update controls processes and procedures on a quarterly/annual basis
• Identify areas of deficiencies in control processes and suggest/assist to implement additional procedures
• Regularly send out required accounting controls to control owners and track/ensure controls are being performed

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA license a plus
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting or financial reporting role (public/private mix a plus)
• Strong accounting research skills and familiarity with accounting research tools required

Why take an Accounting Manager role with this company?

• Pre-IPO Renewables Company
• Hired 300 employees this past year!
• Ability to mentor and train employees
• Newly created role.
• The company has grown over 50M in annual sales every year for the past 3 years!
• The company has financed and developed clean energy projects across 4 continents and 22 countries.

Perks of the Accounting Manager role:

• Strong medical benefit package
• 401-K with match
• Unlimited vacation time
• 100% remote

What an Accounting Manager will do..

• Manage accounting staff to drive timely and accurate completion of general ledger (including corporate accounts payable) and accounts receivable activities (invoicing, payment application, and collections) to ensure successful month-end close
• Responsible for preparation and review of monthly financial statement reports, including actuals vs budget variance analysis with explanations on key fluctuations
• Work closely with cross-functional groups and external teams on completeness and accuracy of accounting transactions (i.e. professional fee accruals, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, etc), and ensure they are in accordance with GAAP
• Review and approve journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Effectively reduce delinquency of A/R aging by identifying root causes of delayed and/or nonpayment issues, working closely with appropriate teams for timely resolution and providing recommendations to resolve the root cause issues
• Create weekly management A/R summary, meeting with cross-functional groups (i.e. customer account management) and external teams to review results and reduce risk exposure
• Work closely with the Financial Operations team and financiers to analyze, research, and resolve nonpayment issues (including collections)
• Work closely with Director of Accounting and Controller on management reporting and ad hoc requests, including special projects and initiatives
• Interface with auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits including preparing schedules and spreadsheets

What the company needs in an Accounting Manager:

• Experience (5+ years, of which 1.5+ years at supervisory capacity) with evidence of expanding responsibilities
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and analysis
• Energetic, detail-oriented self-starter that has a “hands-on” approach and a strong focus on continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing and improving environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred

Must-Have Highlights:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Previous leadership experience
• ERP Systems Experience

Position Summary:

Assisting the Financial Controller with all aspects of the Company’s accounting & finance function.  Improving the current routine financial & tax accounting & reporting on a day-to-day basis with the assistance of accounting personnel.

Assistant Controller Opportunity

Creative Financial Staffing has recently partnered with a local company located in Houston, TX. Are you ready to join this incredible team?

Perks of the Assistant Controller role?

• Company that is financially healthy
• Opportunity to be the face of accounting
• Enduring a peak growth phase – chance to grow with a company
• Competitive benefits package with a 401k match!

Overview of the Assistant Controller role:

• AP Management – managing AP team and processes and collaborating with various departments
• Cash management
• Month end job and close review process and reconciliation process
• External financial and other audits
• Reviewing and improving  processes on a continuous basis
• Creating finanical reports and preparing financial statements
• Property tax accruals

Preferred Qualifications for the Assistant Controller :

• Public Accounting experience
• CPA or CPA Candidate
• Purchase Accounting, FX and intercompany eliminations

Sr SEC Acct – $100K’s – Onsite and Remote
Sr Tax Acct – $95K – Remote
External Audit Sr – $95K – Remote
Controller, CPA – up to $170K – Remote
Controller, CPA, PE Exp – $160K – Remote
Audit Manager, CPA – $110K – Remote
Tax Director, PreIPO SaaS Company, $160K – Remote

15M dollar service provider looking to double in size.

Manage a team of 5.

Manage Month End Close.

KPI Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting

Serve as a business partner to Operations.

Report to CEO and COO.

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Associate Investment Manager – Asset Management Opportunity

Creative Financial Staffing has recently partnered with an outstanding organization that has been around for over 100 years! The company is located in Houston, Texas.

About the Associate Investment Manager – Asset Management Opportunity:

The associate investment manager, asset management will be responsible for helping the real estate team to execute the long-term vision for, and maximize the long-term performance of real estate assets owned directly by the Endowment. The primary focus of this role will be RMC’s Rice Village property. Rice Village is a 300,000 square foot predominately retail neighborhood in the heart of Houston. Working in conjunction with RMC senior leaders, the associate investment manager, asset management will help drive long-term planning efforts and develop a multi-year strategy for the cultivation of a premier retail and mixed-use destination. This individual will assist with major property-level activities including asset operations, leasing, capital improvements, and financial performance. Finally, a successful candidate will embrace RMC’s overall investment mission and have the desire and skills to participate in investment analysis and special projects for the real estate assets owned directly by the Endowment.

Must Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4 years of real estate industry or asset/portfolio management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Overview of the Associate Investment Manager – Asset Management role:

• In cooperation with leadership, aids in execution of the long-term vision and strategic plan for the positioning and management of Rice Village
• Assists in preparation and execution of annual asset-level business plans & annual operating budgets including leasing and capital project forecasting
• Supports senior real estate team in implementing strategic leasing plan through oversight of third-party leasing team & marketing efforts, and supporting and/or conducting lease negotiations with careful consideration of tenant mix, diversification, credit requirements, target rents, and institutional documentation,
• Assists in coordination with third-party property managers to identify operational issues and opportunities, and implement strategies to maximize ongoing performance
• Performs preliminary reviews for proposed tenant improvement expenditures and other capital expenditures at the properties

Preferred Qualifications for the Associate Investment Manager – Asset Management:

• MBA Degree
• Proficiency in Argus
• Commercial real estate and portfolio management

About the Company:

• Our client is a rapidly growing company in the O&G sector
• The role is open because of internal promotion!
• Career growth opportunities – upwards or different departments
• 9/80 work schedule
• Located Downtown Houston – company paid parking!
• Bonus target is 18% and paid out at 150% last year!

Overview of the Senior Technical Corporate Accountant role:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and analysis in the follow areas:
  • Derivatives, consolidation and elimination entries, stock-based compensation, equity transactions
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Serve as liaison between client and external auditors
• Familiarity with Debt Covenant
• Technical accounting research for proper accounting treatment
• Draft technical memos

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Technical Corporate Accountant:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
• CPA preferred
• 3-5yrs experience in Public Accounting or mix of public and industry
• Experience with technical accounting matters – research and treatment

E-Commerce Controller- 100% Remote

Our client, a rapidly growing company in the E-Commerce space is seeking a Controller.

This is a critical financial leadership role within the organization and will be responsible for overseeing the accounting operations, month end close as well as AP, Payroll, and sales tax. Great opportunity for someone looking to own and improve upon financial processes with a  company experiencing rapid growth through acquisitions as well as organic growth! This role is 100% remote and will report to the CFO.

Why work for the company:

• Dynamic/all-encompassing role- ability to expand skills and work closely with the business
• Company is growing at a rapid rate & diversifying into multiple verticals
• Strong financial backing with a firm focused on accelerated growth
• Great group of people that are innovative and think OUTSIDE the box.
• Company has been in business for over 30 years & has solid revenue growth but experiencing rapid growth due to new ownership & leadership that is skilled in E-Commerce!

What will the Controller do?

• Be instrumental in the selection and implementation of new ER
• Oversee the month-end close process, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury operations
• Lead a team of driven accountants, help restructure department as needed
• Plan, direct, and coordinate, all accounting operational functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, sales tax compliance, and Payroll
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Play an integral role in M&A, coordinating due diligence, the valuation and opening balance sheet, and post-combination integration
• Design, implement and maintain process narratives, risk assessments, and internal controls compliant with SOX
• Continuously challenge and improve processes and procedures aimed at increased visibility and communication of results, automation, and shorter yet more accurate close cycles
• Plan, organize and coordinate the completion of annual audits
• Lead strategic initiatives to improve productivity and utilization of ERP, drive efficiencies within the business to help achieve cost goals, and improve working capital performance
• Assist with other special projects as requested by the senior leaders

What we need in a Controller:

The ideal Controller would be a CPA with a minimum of 8 years of accounting experience with a mix of Big4 Audit & (Ecommerce/Retail) Industry experience. The ideal Controller will also be high energy, personable, adaptive & creative *entrepreneurial spirit* & teamwork mentality.

• 8+ years of increasingly responsible accounting experience
• Bachelors degree & CPA
• BIG 4 Accounting background highly preferred
• ERP Implementation experience (Microsoft Dynamix or Netsuite ideally)
• Experience in high-growth E-commerce/Retail industry with experience in Dropshipping ideal. At a minimum, candidates will need to have E-commerce or Retail experience.
• PE or VC backed company experience a plus!
• In-depth knowledge and practical understanding of the working of the financial statements with ability to analyze and improve upon inadequacies
• Experience in a high transaction volume environment
• Thorough knowledge & experience with gaap

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a publicly traded, Fortune 500 company with over $10B in annual revenue
• This role is open due to rapid growth!
• The client is looking for someone who has a blend of accounting and finance
• Career growth opportunities; many tenured employees!
• 9/80 work schedule and 50% Work from Home

Overview of the Accounting Analyst role:

• Review Financial Statements, supporting schedules, and internal audit reports
• Assist with consolidation of Financial Statements for various corporate entities
• Prepare journal entries
• Assist investor relations tie-outs
• Assist with public filings, forms 10Q/10K

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years of experience in accounting at a large, multi-location corporation
• Strong ability to multi-task and enjoy its challenges
• Intermediate working knowledge of MS Office Suite; Excel – pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.
• Alteryx experience

65 to 75K plus bonus

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a successful, small family office.
• Due to retirement (after 30 years) and future growth plans, the role is open!
• The client is looking for someone interested in investments and would love to learn more about running a family office.  
• Become the right-hand person to the Partner.
• Bring the current outsourced function of accounting back in house.
• An opportunity to expand on your accounting skills and actively participate in the challenge and management of significant assets.
• Work closely with the Chief Investment Officer, and head of the family office.
• A small family office work environment focused on having fun, integrity, flexibility, and respect.

Summary of the role:

Unique opportunity for someone with a disciplined academic and accounting background to become integrally involved in all aspects of a small family investment office, including public and private investing, charitable giving, trust management, and operations. The ideal candidate would have an accounting background with strong organizational skills dedicated to attention to detail which enables seamless coordination with outside professionals (accountants, tax, legal, insurance, etc.), and become an integral part of the team executing the firm’s strategic goals. They are not afraid to step in and take charge in a thoughtful manner to improve office operations and organization.

Overview of the Senior Investment Accountant Role:

• Manage the accounting, control and information access functions which are all foundational requirements to run an active investment management office.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting closing process including but not limited to account reconciliations, bank account reconciliations, and various other journal entries.
• Manage the treasury function including review of daily cash to ensure entities have adequate liquidity to fund all capital commitments.
• Review and coordinate approval for daily/weekly wires and internal transfers.
• Coordinate all internal tax material (public and private investment filings, foundation activity, etc.) and support outside accountant in tax preparation.
• Oversee part-time resource as needed to manage basic office administrative tasks.

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Investment Accountant:

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with reputable accounting firms or corporations.
• Family office, banking (including Trust management) or investment company experience preferred.
• High attention to detail and compulsively organized.
• Uncompromised reputation for discretion, honesty and personal integrity.
• Ability to multi-task and enjoy its challenges.
• Someone who wants to have fun, but also values hard work.