Our centrally-located, publicly traded Oil & Gas client is looking to add an experience professional to its Tax Group. After some major acquisitions a new tax group is being formed here in the Houston office to focus on Federal Income Tax. This role will directly support the Tax Manager within a group of seven.

Tax Specialist | 10+ yrs | 110-130K

Tax Analyst III | 3-6 yrs | 70-80K

Why work here?

Outstanding Benefits (Unlimited sick days, 401k match, etc..)

• Rapid Growth & mentorship (Acquisition Mode)
• Corporate Stability (A credit rating)
• “A” working environment and peer group
• Industry leader

Duties:

• ASC 740 Provision (Federal compliance)
• Report to US Tax Manager
• Assists in the preparation of Federal & Partnership level returns
• NO international or consolidated returns

Requirements: 

• 3+(10+) years of federal/partnership tax experience
• CPA is preferred
• Public & Industry backgrounds welcome

Leading Houston manufacturer is looking to add to its accounting team!

This organization has been in business for over 60 years and is currently experiencing tremendous growth due to the success of its multiple product lines. We are looking for an experienced cost accountant to join an established team. This role will be stationed at the corporate headquarters and away from the manufacturing facilities. There are roughly 100 employees currently and this is a $200MM company. Growth and increased role responsibilities are expected, please apply if you are looking to grow & develop professionally.

Senior Cost Accountant | 70-80K | Pasadena

Why work here?

– Mentorship & Training (Manager is a CPA)
– Stability (Company experiencing organic growth in a challenging market)
– Flexibility (8-5 work schedule with great PTO/Sick Day options)
– Support (Medical coverage subsidized)
– Annual Bonus

Duties:

– Review & prepare inventory forecasts/sourcing
– Month End Close/Journal Entry review
– Monitor labor and overhead
– Monthly fixed assets & depreciation
– Balance Sheet reconciliaitions

Requirements:

– 7+ years of cost accounting experience
– Major ERP & Excel experience
– Bachelor degree

Our client is growing leaps and bounds! They just promoted their Plant Accounting Manager and are looking to back fill this role! We are looking for Accounting professionals with a combination of GL and Manufacturing Accounting experience. The Plant Accounting Manager is the right hand to the GM.  The position is located in Pearland and there could be future growth opportunities all over the Houston area.

Responsibilities
• Serve as primary Finance support for 50M dollar business line, with responsibility for all associated accounting, financial planning and analysis.
• Coordinate monthly close schedule/tasks with the accounting group to ensure deadlines are met.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the business.
• Maintain the rolling financial forecast and partner with operations to drive achievement of financial/operational objectives
• Provide oversight of the manufacturing/cost accounting process and associated annual inventory revaluation
• Analyze customer pricing, as well as manufacturing/supply chain costs and work with business management to make recommendations on actions to drive business profitability
• Monitor inventory cycle count program to ensure the counts are in compliance with company policy.
• Confirm internal control environment within divison is operating effectively and in line with company policies.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies, reconciliation of inter-company transactions.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• 6+ years of finance experience preferably in Oil & Gas and/or Manufacturing industry including 2+ years of management experience. SOX!
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience in leading mid-sized groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to work in team-oriented environment.

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Our client, located in downtown Houston, is looking for a experienced Accounting professional with a combination of Tax & General Accounting experience. This position will have two direct reports. This position is responsible for taxation and compliance needs as well as the oversight of international accounting operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate all federal, state and international tax policies and procedures.
• Continually review our tax position for effectiveness and efficiency of compliance in a changing environment.
• Perform technical tax reviews and approvals of all U.S. tax returns, all of which are prepared by outside preparers.
• Engage in review of all non-U.S. tax preparations, prepared both by outside preparers and internally.
• Develop and coordinate international accounting and finance process and procedures for our non-U.S. offices.
• Optimize processes and systems for timely and accurate reporting and compliance.
• Research, analyze, model and evaluate tax impacts on the firm and recommend courses of action.
• Liaise with outside tax advisors as needed in the execution of tax preparation and assessment of new or changing requirements.
• Maintain knowledge and keep abreast of tax or other legislation that could affect the business environment and compliance needs.
• Direct reports include the Tax and Treasury Manager and a Senior Accountant. 

Requirements:

• CPA license and college degree required.
• MPA or MBA preferred.
• Seasoned accountant with 12 plus years of experience, preferably at a public accounting firm or professional services experience.
• Deep knowledge of partnership taxation.
• Knowledge of international taxation is a plus.
• High level of proficiency in Excel and the rest of Microsoft Office.
• Experienced in use of tax research tools.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Our multi location, international, manufacturing client has grown tremendously in the past few years. Currently they are adding a Senior Consolidations Accountant to their team.

Overview: 

Monthly close and consolidations, monthly and quarterly reporting, assisting with reviews and audits, preparation of policies and procedures and process improvement activities for Corporate Accounting.

• Accounting for corporate entities. Responsible for the full–cycle general ledger accounting practices for corporate entities, including preparing and recording journal entries, month-end close procedures, preparing general ledger account reconciliations, preparing financial statements and other accounting activities.
• Ensure consolidation is performed accurately on a monthly basis. Be knowledgeable regarding consolidation issues including foreign currency translation, intercompany reconciliation and eliminations.
• Prepare monthly internal financial reports for upper management review, compiling and analyzing information to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records as well as related analyses.
• Prepare schedules for quarterly review and year-end audit processes with outside audit firm(s).

Requirements: 

• B.S. Degree in Accounting
• 3 plus years of  corporate accounting experience.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Knowledge of  SAP  and Corporate Consolidations.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel (required).

Our client is a Fortune 500 company with multiple locations throughout the US. One of their top 10 divisions is located in Houston. The Houston division is in succession planning mode due two recent promotions. We are looking for a gogetter, so if you are looking to be a Controller within the next two years, this role may be just right for you!
The Assistant Controller role will have an active role in monthly reporting and analysis, land accounting, budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc analyses.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead monthly reviews with Finance and Operations teams to reconcile all balances. Ensure all lot cost assumptions are appropriate and documented.
· Prepare soft cost budget analysis and lot cost calculations. Work with Operations and Finance teams to identify deficits.
• Participate in month-end process, journal entry process and maintain monthly SOX binder for all land related activities.
• Assist the Controller in preparing the annual Departmental Operating Budgets, Asset Development Budget and Cash Flow Budget
• Assist the Controller in preparing financial forecasts of projected revenue and profit in conjunction with financial analysis of budget vs. actual operating results.
• Review subdivision financial performance.
• Prepare and participate in quarterly forecasts and annual planning.
• Perform any additional ad-hoc analysis, as needed

REQUIRED 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA, Preferred
• 5 to 10 years of Accounting experience, Public preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting theory, practice, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational ability
• Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines

Our centrally located, nonprofit client, is looking for a new member of their executive team. The VP of HR is critical to the future growth of this organization. The ideal candidate must be interested in working for a mission driven organization. The VP of HR has 3 direct line manager reports.

Responsibilities: 

1. Oversees all recruitment, training, hiring, termination and record keeping.
2. Benefits for all employees. This individual must become the expert on all plans and options that benefit organizations employees.
3. Worker’s Compensation and the health and safety program.
4. Oversees orientation/on boarding training for new employees.
5. Recruitment for all levels as needed by other departments throughout the organization as budgeted.
6. Strategic Vision and solutions to maintain and expand workforce of Goodwill as needed based on overall budget.
7. Address specifically the concept of creating a “manager training program.”
8. Internal employee communications to keep all employees updated on the company’s plans, visions and progress.
9. Works continuously with the President/CEO to revise and implement organizations policies and procedures.
10. Oversees compliance and employee relations.
11. Is the “keeper of records” for all employee data.
12. Manages the implementation and integration of technology through improved staffing and communications with employees.
13. Other duties as assigned by President/CEO

Requirements: 

• An undergraduate degree and experience in the field of Human Resources Management and employee relations.
• Minimum of 15 plus year of HR experience; the more the better!
• Extensive experience with labor law
• This individual must be a team player that has a “can do” attitude and can deal with the day to day management  and assist in the strategic thinking process.

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HR 

• VP HR – Non Profit
• HR Manager – Start Up Company – Multi-location environment
• Senior Exec Compensation Analyst

Finance 

• Senior Financial Analyst (Must have FERC)
• Senior Financial Analyst – MUST have MBA – DT
• Financial Analyst – Mgt Training Program – North Houston

Accounting

• SEC Staff Accountant – Galleria
• Staff Property Accountant – NW
• Senior Property Accountant – Galleria
• Property Accounting Manager – Galleria
• IT Auditor – DT
• IT Audit Manager – Southeast
• IT Audit Manager – Galleria
• IT Auditor – Galleria
• Auditor – Rotational Program – Galleria
• Senior Plant Accountant – North Houston
• Junior Accountant – Pearland
• Tax & Accounting Manager (partnership) – DT
• Staff Accountant – North Houston
• Staff Auditor – One year or less – Greenway Plaza
• Assistant Controller – 110K – Galleria
• Senior Accountant – Hyperion & Oracle – Spring Branch
• Staff Auditor – Public Accounting
• Tax Manager – Small Tax Firm
• Senior Accountant – Investment Company – Galleria
• Financial Reporting Manager – Southeast