Another great article by Dana Manciagli!  I would add if someone is promoted (see people on the move) that means the COMPANY may have to back fill that role. So, find out if there is an opening!!!! Or if the individual recognized left one company to go to another that means there is possibly an opening at the company they left! Use your business journal in conjunction with LinkedIn to research this further! You will also learn about companies you never even heard about in the journal!

Link: 

http://www.danamanciagli.com/3-key-ways-the-business-journal-can-speed-up-your-job-search/

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5 things to know in Texas energy this week
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The bludgeoning continues as oil prices hit new lows and regulators propose new restrictions on hydrocarbon producers. But no matter to Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Williams Companies Inc. (NYSE: WMB), which got a nod from another potential buyer. Here’s five things to know in Texas energy this week.
▪Ripping the bandaid wide off the oil and gas sector, U.S. crude oil prices fell below $40 a barrel last week for the first time in more than six years. West Texas Intermediate prices for October delivery dropped to $39.86 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange just after noon Central Time on Aug. 21, according to the Wall Street Journal. That alongside Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE: BHI) reporting a nationwide increase in oil drilling rigs by two for the fifth consecutive week drove up concerns about supply.
▪And if the industry didn’t have enough to contend with, regulators are throwing some new emission targets into the mix. Texas Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter is calling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed cuts to methane emissions in the oil and natural gas sector a weapon in the “war on fossil fuels.” Earlier in the week, the EPA said it wants to cut methane emissions from oil wells and natural gas facilities by 40 to 45 percent by 2025 through improved leak detection and capture technology.

▪With tidings like these it’s little wonder that investors are fleeing. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc.(NYSE: BRK) sold off its stake in a few Houston-based energy companies, according to reports. The Nebraska-based firm sold all of its shares in Phillips 66(NYSE: PSX) and National Oilwell Varco Inc.(NYSE: NOV) during the second quarter. Berkshire Hathaway had held nearly 7.5 million shares of Phillips 66 and nearly 1.98 million of National Oilwell Varco, according to Benzinga.
▪At least one company is feeling loved. The Williams Companies Inc. reportedly has garnered the interest of Houston-based Spectra Energy Corp.(NYSE: SE). People familiar with the matter told Reuters that Spectra is “bidding for the whole of Williams,” even though the Oklahoma-based company has a market capitalization about twice the size of Spectra’s. Prospective bidders submitted an initial round of bids in late July, and final bids are due the last week of August, Reuters reports.

▪As one company revels in popularity, another is staring the status of company-non-grata in the face. On the same day that federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Houston-based Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations LLC related to the 2012 rig explosion that left three workers dead, the offshore driller’s creditors also filed a petition to place the company in involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Crude Oil and Commodity Prices
August, Monday 31 2015 – 08:33:04

WTI Crude Oil $45.22 ▲2.66 5.88% 2015.08.30 end-of-day	Brent Crude Oil $50.05 ▲2.49 4.98% 2015.08.30 end-of-day

Source: “Interview Like a Pro” Series – Part 7 Questions to Ask the Interviewer

• Financial Reporting Analyst – DT – public accounting required
• SEC Reporting Analyst – Galleria
• International Tax Accountant (Staff & Senior)
• Director of Revenue Cycle – SW
• AR Staff Accountant – degreed or non degreed – Galleria
• Internal Audit – Staff & Senior – low travel – Woodlands
• Financial Analyst – healthcare
• Accounting Manager – looking for healthcare or insurance background
• Staff Accountant – Galleria
• Internal Auditor – NW Houston & Woodlands – low travel
• Manufacturing Controller – Woodlands
• International Controller – Westchase
• Senior Accounting Analyst – NW Houston
• Internal Audit Manager – West
• Director of FP&A – West
• E&P Auditor
• SAP Controller – SE Houston
• Senior Accounting Manager – multi location exp. required
• HR Manager – WEST
• HR Coordinator – Kirby & 59
• LEAD SEC Accountant
• Junior Auditor – west Houston

Our client is looking for a finance professional with non profit and Blackbaud software experience. The budget for this organization is 20M and the Accounting Manager is in charge of the monthly financials, working with the auditor and tax prepares. This is a very tight knit organization that supports an amazing cause! Please email me for more details.

MUST have Blackbaud experience. 

Work Hours: 

• 8 to 4 M – Th
• Half Day Fridays

My client has never laid off during an oil & gas downturn and they are currently hiring someone for their Reporting & Analysis Group. This is a very unique role in that it combines Analysis and Accounting (50/50) split. The ideal candidate will have a few year of corporate accounting experience out of another oil & gas company or come directly out of public accounting. This role is heavily involved with Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting and Management Reporting. This is a VERY visible role in the Accounting & Finance department. Some of the duties include: Financial Modeling, Investor Reporting, Budgeting, accurals, Audit Assistance, Management Reporting.

Requirements: 

• Accounting or Finance Degree Required
• CPA a plus
• Public Accounting a Plus
• Advanced EXCEL a MUST
• Cash Flow Forecasting experience a MUST

Well the market conditions in Houston are not quit the same as in the UK, but this is still a good article. The market in Houston is still good, but it is not as great as it was last year. Oil & Gas companies are definitely hurting and probably will be for the rest of the year. 

Link to Article: 

http://www.social-hire.com/career–interview-advice/4959/5-tell-tale-signs-you-should-find-a-new-job?utm_content=bufferebe71&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

5 Tell-Tale Signs You Should Find a New Job – Social-Hire
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Our client is looking to add a staff accountant to their team. This company is in the oil & gas industry, BUT in a situation where they are not impacted as much by the price of oil & gas!!!!! They offer a generous benefits package, including 401K. The work schedule can also be flexible (7 to 4 or 8 to 5 or 9 to 6). Minimal overtime is required. The last person we placed in this role was promoted to the next level really quickly! We are looking for a go-getter and someone who truly shows initiative. The client is also going to be going through a software implementation in the fall.  Lots of exciting things happening!!!!!

Lastly, my client will look at someone with more experience in lieu of a degree. Please email me for more details. dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Here are some more details:

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for analyzing the daily inventory reports and monitoring all inventory transactions for all locations. This position also determines the cost of all incoming product, the billing on all sales, and assists the Accounting Managers with monthly closing and preparation of monthly accounting reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track inventory and costs
• Process all  billing and reports
• Assist with month end and accounting reports related to monthly sales, variance analyses, and other reports as needed
• Complete all other duties and special projects as assigned

Healthcare experience required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understands commercial insurance payers and provides guidance on maximizing reimbursement
• Establishes procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and collection of accounts receivable and ensures adherence to standard operating procedures
• Ability to forge effective working relationships with other members of the leadership team, and with direct reports.
• Reports reimbursement trends and global concerns to senior management to ensure corrective actions and mitigation of future occurrences.
• Demonstrates experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and developing corrective action plans for problems within revenue cycle operations.
• Ability to effectively influence change.
• Knowledge of all functional areas of the revenue cycle, including charge capture, productivity review, health information management, information systems.
• Ability to establish and utilize performance measures throughout the revenue cycle process.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Leads/drives effort to collect commercial insurance claims through effective verbal and written communications with payers.
• Utilizes performance measures to assess the functional areas that impact the revenue cycle.
• Educates functional areas as to their impact on revenue cycle performance measures.
• Leads process reviews to improve quality, efficiency, effectiveness of revenue cycle activities.
• Reviews departmental performance to ensure efficient, proper, complete collection of earned revenues.
• Provides departmental direction and supervision, including a vision for future direction of the department.
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maximizes use of technology to improve data quality, timely collections, consistency of service and competitive advantage.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to improve the functionality of billing and collections functions.
• Leads the process to systematically evaluate, monitor, and report on regulatory compliance related to the revenue cycle.
• Establishes and utilizes an account denial process to monitor, and minimize payer denials.
• Coordinates with all audits/auditors the activities related to the department.
• Completes timely staff appraisals.

Another great article by Will! A few things to add: 

1. Please, please, please create a professional email address! 
2. Make sure change your objective to fit the job you are applying for! Although,  it is much easier and efficient to use a summary section. Ultimately, I know your objective…..its to get the job!
3. Don’t forget your software section! If you have advanced Excel skills….list them! Do you know the version of SAP you are working with? The modules? 
4. You have less than 10 seconds to capture someones attention. Your resume is a marketing piece. Make is look good and most of all make it unique! It shouldn’t look like it came out of a box. 

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http://oilpro.com/post/17848/most-important-stories-business-economics-today

The Most Important Stories In Business & Economics Today

Early Monday in the US, global stocks are getting crushed as China panic reaches a fever pitch (China stocks -8.5% today). The S&P 500 is indicated -3.1%, and oil futures are indicated -3.8%. Here are the top global business stories for today, August 24, 2015.

China’s Black Monday Sends Panic Wave Rippling Across Global Markets. Global shares screamed lower Monday with China’s Shanghai composite index suffering its biggest one-day fall since 2007 to close 8.5% lower as investors shaken by last week’s sell-off on Wall Street and fears over China’s slowing economy unloaded shares. US index futures signaled losses will cascade in the world’s biggest stock market as Nasdaq futures were halted after hitting the circuit breaker down 5%.

China OKs Pension Funds To Pour $97B Into Market. China on Sunday allowed pension funds managed by local governments to invest in the stock market for the first time, potentially channeling hundreds of billions of yuan into the country’s struggling equity market.

No Fed September Rate Hike? The Federal Reserve is likely to leave short-term interest rates near zero at its September policy meeting, according to a newly released survey of business economists. The market turmoil only solidifies that consensus.

Euro Strengthens To $1.15 For First Time Since February. The euro strengthened to $1.15 for the first time since February and the yen also rallied as most traders stopped believing the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month.

OPINION: Why The Bear Of 2015 Is Different From The Bear Of 2008. It’s tempting to see similarities in this global stock market mini-crash and the monumental meltdown that almost took down the Global Financial System in 2008-2009.

Amid The Carnage, Vultures. After this earthshaking selloff, several market strategists are already calling for a bounce—and looking out for potential opportunities amid the wreckage.

One Of Wall St’s Biggest Bulls Throws In The Towel. For years, Piper Jaffray has been one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street, and with good reason. This week, though, amid market carnage not seen since the financial crisis, the firm has decided it’s seen enough.

Apple Still Seeing Strong Growth In China. CEO Tim Cook said this morning: “I get updates on our performance in China every day, including this morning, and I can tell you that we have continued to experience strong growth for our business in China through July and August.”

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Its really important to take on contract jobs if you have been laid off for an extended period of time, but be careful not to get stuck in the “contract” cycle. Also, use your time off to work on that certification you have been meaning to go after!!!!! You will be more likely to get employers and recruiters attention that way.

I really need to learn how to do this……

http://www.inc.com/peter-economy/how-to-say-no-with-style-and-diplomacy.html?cid=sf01001

Have you been overcommitting because you’re afraid that you’ll disappoint people or hurt their feelings? Don’t panic if your answer is yes. Most people–unless they were born on Mars–experience this problem.

Reflect on the past few months. How many times did you find yourself saying yes and then regretting it later? It happens to all of us non-Mars creatures. The good news is that you can take control of it. It’s OK to say “no” and you can say it with style and diplomacy.

In the words of Warren Buffett, “You’ve gotta keep control of your time, and you can’t unless you say no. You can’t let people set your agenda in life.”

Keep in mind that learning to say to no is a skill that takes time, effort, and practice to develop. You have legitimate reasons to say no to things and to people, particularly when it requires you to do something that’s unreasonable, inconsiderate, or inconvenient–or that takes you away from your own priorities and goals in life.

Here are some examples of why we have difficulty saying no:

• We feel saying no would be rude
• We need to repay someone a favor–there’s pressure
• We think that it won’t take much of our time
• We believe that it is our responsibility or obligation
• We are afraid that people won’t like us anymore
• We feel guilty about it
• We fear being rejected and losing friends

There’s no magic formula or rule to follow to saying no. It’s a personal choice. “Yes” and “No” are essential to the cycle of life. By saying “no” to some things and to people, we can say “yes” to our top priorities in life, and one of them is our health and wellbeing.

Here are some examples about how to approach saying no:

• Consider the request, don’t interrupt
• Think before giving your response
• Be honest and don’t resort to a long list of excuses
• Keep things simple and clear, don’t over-explain
• Be polite and respectful
• Use a cordial tone of voice
• Avoid saying “I am not sure” and “I don’t know”

To regain control and balance, we need to say “yes” to life and “no” to the madness of overcommitting. The word “no” has a lot of power and it’s tremendously beneficial for us when we use it appropriately.

Here are some examples of how say no with style and diplomacy:

• I can’t commit to this as I have other priorities at this time.
• I am in the middle of doing something and now is not a good time for me.
• I feel I am not the right person to help you on this. Have you thought of Joe or Susan?
• I have a long-term commitment that I cannot break.
• Thank you for thinking of me, however, I already made plans.
• I would love to but I have to say no.
• My schedule is all packed. Can talk about it next week?

Saying no isn’t easy if you’re inclined to yes all the time. However, learning to say no is a vital part of simplifying your life and staying away from situations that can create unnecessary stress for you. With practice, saying no gets easier and easier.

http://www.inc.com/rhett-power/5-habits-of-people-who-always-get-promoted.html?cid=sf01001

Growing company is adding to their team. They have tippled in size in the past 2 years. We are looking for someone with residential property management or home building experience in their background.

The company is ready to interview tomorrow.

Email me at dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Southeast Houston

• SAP a MUST
• CPA a MUST

Looking for a Controller who is looking to grow!!!! This is going to be a succession plan for the next line in management. In charge of month end close and financial statement prep for international and domestic business units. Travel is estimated at 10 to 20%.

email:dlemaire@cftaffing.com for more details.

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