Senior Financial Analyst – West Houston – 70 to 75K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

• Review monthly actuals for all departments, make sure all costs have been booked correctly, book correcting entries if necessary. • Calculate and book month end allocation of costs and over/under-recoveries to each business unit. Prepare summary report. • Allocation of overhead departments – set up the allocation; clearing of the allocation; ensure allocation is done correctly; set up a report to be reviewed by management; explanation on the fluctuation. • Prepare monthly reports for Department Managers, review the actuals with them, answer any questions they might have, help them update forecasts. • Be responsible for the budget preparation for this BU. • Balance Sheet reconciliations. • Act as Project Manager for all projects in this BU except IT. The projects are mainly for secondments and for miscellaneous intercompany recharges. The PM role includes: • Coordinate with HR to maintain list of all expats with their billing terms and conditions, provide billing information to AR. • Coordinate with Payroll GL Accountant to make sure all allowances are reclassed to correct project/task. • Make sure all costs are invoiced correctly and timely (the invoices will of course be prepared by AR). • Review the monthly actuals to make sure revenue and costs have been recognized correctly. • Assist regional reporting manager and controller with the consolidation of monthly forecasts and budgets, review data provided by BU Controllers, etc. • Work with AP / AR to correct transaction errors. Education & Experience Qualification: • Bachelor of accounting with 5+ years of general ledger accounting, financial analysis, and budget / forecast experience. • Hard worker. Able to work under pressure and deliver high quality product. • Able to work in a fast-paced environment. • Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Controller – Houston, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

PREREQUISITES

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3-5 years public accounting experience
5-10 years Energy service industry experience
CPA strongly preferred
Working knowledge of the applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements at the federal, state, and local levels
Proven experience with management and supervisory roles

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports directly to the CFO.

Refine the controls to ensure efficiency, honesty, and accuracy within the control environment. Lead all day-to-day accounting operations and supervise 4-10 employees.
Improve the close process to produce accurate financial results for the preceding month by the seventh business day following month-end.
Exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service.
Maintain and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and the related control environment and procedures.

The Controller will initially focus on and be responsible for the execution and management of the following functions:

Accounts Payable
General Ledger and Accounting
Reporting – internal and external (examples: insurance brokers, accounting firm)
U.S.-based tax liabilities, contingencies, returns, and information filings (does not include the annual, federal corporate tax return)

The remaining core functions (Payroll and Project Administration/AR) currently have solid management and oversight in place; however, the Controller will work closely with both those individuals and staff to ensure the entire department runs smoothly.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Company is growing and vibrant. The candidate should thrive in such an environment while possessing and demonstrating the following skills and abilities:

Leadership
Self-motivated and goal-orientated
Professional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Proven capabilities in problem identification and resolution
Detailed in the execution of work
Ability to motivate individuals and groups to produce quality work products under compressed timelines while managing several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
Willing to work a flexible schedule and extra hours as necessitated by internal and/or external deadlines.

Article: Three Job Market Fictions

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

By Peter Weddle, Professional HR Consulting Expert

It’s hard enough to look for a job in today’s tight economy. Doing it with a fictionalized view of the job market can dramatically degrade your chances of success.

What are such fictions? They are pipe dreams and urban legends, to be sure, but increasingly, they are also misinterpretations of conventional wisdom. They begin with the right idea, but come to the wrong conclusion. Here are three of the most harmful.

Fiction #1: A job search is an interruption in your career.

The conventional wisdom is that a job search creates a gap in your record. And, gaps drain your perceived value as a new hire. Gaps come in all sizes, of course, but the larger the gap, the more explaining you have to do with employers. Gaps exist only if we permit them to. A break in your growth as a high value performer occurs only with your permission. How can you avoid a gap?

Enroll in a training program or academic course that will sharpen your skills and add to your perceived value as a candidate. Then, feature that development on your resume. Show employers that you’re determined to remain a high value contributor even while you look for a new employment opportunity.

Fiction #2: The best place to find a job is on a social networking site.

The conventional wisdom is that social networking sites are now the single best way to find a new or better job. According to pundits, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter have eclipsed if not replaced job boards, traditional face-to-face networking, print publications and career fairs as viable job search resources.

While such hyperbole gets media attention, it is a misinterpretation to think that these sites are all you need to find a job. Social networking is indeed a valuable job search tactic, but it is not the sole technique for conducting a job search or even the most effective. Indeed, for every person who has successfully found a job on a social media site, there are literally hundreds of others who have found employment using other tools.

Does that mean you should ignore social media sites? Absolutely not. But, take the chatter about the power of these sites with a grain of salt and use all of the tools at your disposal. Today’s job market is the toughest in years, and you simply don’t know which resource will end up working best for you. The key to success, therefore, is to play the odds and use every single one of them.

Fiction #3: There are no jobs to be found in the job market.

The conventional wisdom is that the stuttering U.S. economy is simply not creating new jobs. While a lot of job seekers have been disillusioned by this situation, it is a misinterpretation to think that the job market is bereft of opportunity. In fact, the private sector actually created 64,000 jobs in September. And, there are other openings being created by people who are quitting to look for something better.

Does that mean it’s now easy to find employment? I’m afraid not. But, it would be a tragic mistake to give up because you don’t think there are any openings available. The jobs are out there. Use multiple job search tools and network both online and off. Make it your job to convince employers they can’t succeed without you.

The conventional wisdom can clearly be helpful when you’re looking for a new or better job, but make sure that you draw the right conclusions. Misinterpretations of even the best insights or most accurate data create fictions that can undermine and even derail your ultimate success.

Thanks for reading,
Peter

Peter Weddle, an HR consulting expert and regular columnist for CNN and the Wall Street Journal, has authored over two dozen books, including Work Strong: Your Personal Career Fitness System — a powerful new approach to achieving career success. Visit Peter at CareerFitness.com.

Risk Manager – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for the management and administration of the global Hull and Machinery and Excess Liability insurance program and the related local insurance programs. Review insurance, liability and indemnity provisions of proposed drilling contracts, shipyard agreements, and master service agreements. Review insurance policy terms and conditions to ensure the Company maintains desired level of insurance coverage. Serve as initial contact for questions concerning general risk management. Interact with insurance brokers and underwriters for insurance renewals. Handle various special projects as requested.

DUTIES: AUTHORITY
1. Manage the global hull and machinery and excess liability insurance program renewal to optimize coverage value based on the company’s risk objectives. Prepare analysis to determine optimal deductible and self retention levels. Prepare documentation to request subsidiary entity approval of insurance program and oversee the settlement of insurance invoices.
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2. Evaluate contractual agreements Company-wide to determine if the agreements effectively transfer, mitigate or avoid financial obligations not expected by the Company and ensure agreements are in compliance with insurance requirements or restrictions. Involved in the contract negotiation process with internal marketing department, outside vendors and customers. Contracts include but are not limited to agreements for towing, joint venture, specialized services, consulting, vendor MSAs and drilling tenders.
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3. Oversee the subcontractor insurance approval process to ensure that risk and insurance transfer mechanisms are effective. Determine that the proper insurance requirements are met and evidenced by receipt of satisfactory insurance certificates. Manage the vendor MSA database to collect and sort the necessary data. I

4. Develop and complete analysis and presentations for reporting purposes for the board of directors, senior management and insurance underwriters.
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5. Interact with brokers, underwriters, the Company’s field offices and senior management in the procurement and administration of various insurance programs including hull & machinery, excess liabilities, captive insurance, and automobile liability coverages.
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6. Analyze and obtain, if needed, local insurance coverages required by local legal and contractual obligations. Develop cost effective options for compliance. Confer with the Tax Department, regional offices and brokers for determination.
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7. Manage the development of the insurance premium allocation for the rig fleet and onshore support facilities.
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8. Provide expert guidance to the captive insurance company’s board of directors and administrators.
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9. Provide certification of insurances for clients, financial institutions and governmental authorities.
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10. Monitor and report to underwriters any asset or corporate changes that could impact the insurance program such as the sales of rigs, additional equipment purchases, rig moves and rig shipyards.

Counter Offer Article!

Posted on October 20, 2010October 20, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

How to Get a Counteroffer

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Posted by Jerry Albright on October 14, 2010 at 10:00am
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OK. So you’ve decided you’re underpaid. A few of your team mates are making considerably more than you.
You know you’re as good (if not better) than them, so what gives? You really do like your job. The company Christmas party is off the hook! The drive is less than 5 minutes and your best buddies work there too…….but you keep seeing jobs all over the internet paying more than what you’re making and it’s starting to weigh on your mind……

So what can you do about it? Call a recruiter? Well, maybe…..

But you know what happens next, right? If you’re so good- you’ll be going on an interview next week. Then another. Pretty soon you’ve got yourself an offer. More money!!! Woo hoo!!

But wait. Now you’ve got to resign. And you don’t really want to do that, do you? You’ve got to go through with this, though…….right? The recruiter is calling you night and day making sure you’re “on the same page” and you’ve already reluctantly agree that he can accept an offer on your behalf. Who knows – maybe he already
did…?

This isn’t what you really wanted, is it? To leave all your friends? To bail out on the awesome project you’ve been working on the past 2 years? It’s just about ready to go into production. All your hard work – and you’ll never see how happy your customers are……bummer……

I’ve got a solution for you. All you really want is more money. Heck – we all want that. So let me help you do just that without dragging a few other companies and that nice recruiter through the mud.

Wear your best suit into work tomorrow. Look better than you have since you interviewed there to begin with. Let your boss know you need the afternoon off. She’ll ask you why. Just let her know “It’s personal” and try to seem a bit apprehensive about it.

Next week you’ll need to take a whole day off. Again – let your boss know it’s personal. You might jokingly say “I’m not going on any interviews or anything” and then throw in something about your grandma not doing so well and she lives quite a distance away. Again – keep it somewhat vague.

Hang in there. You’re almost done Just one more step. This is the important one. You now need to tell your boss you need a few minutes. She’s already thinking something is up and this will confirm it. Her suspicion will be that you’re leaving – and she can’t have that happen now. Not at this critical time!

When you’re in her office let her know you just want to get a better idea of where you’ll be in the next few years. Ask about your chance of promotion. Let her know you feel like you need some more responsibility – but NEVER let on that you’ve been “interviewing” – just make it appear as though you’re at a crossroads and “might” be looking elsewhere. She’ll suspect this. She’s been here before. Trust me.

She’ll be on the phone with HR in a matter of minutes. Within a day or two you’ll find yourself in a meeting again. This time she’ll be happy to let you know that she’s been thinking of your career plan there – and while
that all shapes up – there is also a salary increase she’s requested for you. There you have it. You’re in!

Simple. No hassle. No bitter recruiter. No other company involved. Just you, your company and your new, phatter paycheck.

Good luck!

Financial / Business Analyst – Houston, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly consolidating financial information from consolidation software
Communicate with reporting entities to ensure consistency of data
Publish final reports
Analyze financial and business information for variance analysis from plan and forecast
Financial planning process
- Deliverables – Annual Budget, Quarterly Forecasts, Three Plan
- Process development and communication with subs in compliance with HQ requirements
- Controlling data points for consistency and accuracy
- Development of related financial modeling tools – including cash flow and balance sheet forecast
- Publishing final outputs
- Develops implements and monitors cross divisional financial planning and analysis policies and controls to improve budgeting, financial forecasting and cost controls and timeliness and quality of financial reporting.
- Reviews proposals for major capital expenditures and contracts to insure conformity with corporate plans. Advises on their economic justification.
- Provides input for the arrangement and administration of lines of credit. Assists in maintaining necessary relationships with banks & other financial institutions. Responsible for the proper signature and endorsement of corporate checks, notes and other authorized financial documents.
- Assists the CFO in the evaluation of potential acquisitions and other business relationships being considered by the corporation.
- Directs the development and maintenance of the department expenses and budgets.
- Undertakes special studies requested by the CFO and other officers and performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements:

Four year accounting or finance degree
MBA preferred
A minimum of three years of professional experience
Excellent written communication skills
Spreadsheet power user
Excellent analysis skills

Accountant I – Houston, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Qualified candidates should have most of the following:

• 5 Year accounting Program from accredited university (online degrees not preferred), this gives a BBA – Accounting and MS – Accounting
• In lieu of degree above 2-5 years experience in Accounting profession with strong undergrad degree from accredited university
• 1-3 years of Big 4 experience a plus
• CPA Candidate or CPA

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide general accounting support for assigned companies and field accounting operations.

DUTIES:

Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts for assigned companies.

Prepare and review monthly journal vouchers for posting to General Ledger.

Review inter-company balances and correct out-of-balance situations.

Clear edits during month end close on a timely basis.

Prepare schedules for the financial reporting group as assigned.

Perform Balance Sheet and Income Statement review for assigned cost centers and companies.

Complete special projects as assigned on a timely basis.

Serve as liaison between field office personnel and Houston Corporate departments.

Adhere to the month end close checklist to ensure all month end procedures are fully completed under the strict time schedule and to document such review on the checklist.

Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.

Maintain sufficient supporting documentation for all journal vouchers, income statement budget variance reports, MD&A and any other documents to support decision making.

Maintain continuous compliance with the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley

Obtain an understanding of company structures and organizational relationship of companies within regions and assigned companies.

Prepare bank reconciliation of Houston controlled accounts.

Prepare audit schedules as directed. III

IT SOX Coordinator

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Project Responsibilities:

Actively participates in company top 8 initiatives (e.g. Data Integrity, Dashboards, End-to-End Process Improvement, M&A) as advisor on processes and controls
Facilitates documentation of design of processes and User Acceptance Testing or acts as reviewer as appropriate
Ensures action plans are established and tracked in key hotspot areas of concern
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently
Identify opportunities for more efficient and effective business processes and controls;

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 responsibilities:

Work with Internal Audit to perform IT Audit testwork
Manage listing of application controls and production reports
Conduct annual and ongoing significant account reviews and ensure testing is properly documented within SOX work papers
Document Division specific key SOX controls and their related attributes/test descriptions, utilizing the standard SOX RCM
Review/distribute/implement SOX guidance as it is issued, participate in global guidance update calls, and modify Division SOX program appropriately
Provide testing status updates to SOX Core Team on a real-time basis
Prepare write-ups of any new deficiency identified via management testing, and submit them (along with updates to existing items) to SOX Manager on a real-time basis
Establishes and communicates testing timeline with the divisions
Manages and executes all aspects of test preparation, execution, and coordination with process owners
Facilitates detailed review, executed by Controllers, of test results and test summary for completeness and accuracy
Communicates testing support needs and data requests
Manages status reporting and facilitates meetings to clarify test results, as needed
Ensures testing project binders and all documentation is maintained
Obtains first draft of remediation plans from Controllers (or process owners) and updates TOE results with plan, owner, and target remediation date
Assists the divisions in documenting desk level procedures and system operating manuals
Perform field visits
Follow through on management responses to internal and external auditor

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.

Job Knowledge/Experience:

A self starter that demonstrates strong leadership and success as a project manager with previous SOX compliance experience
Experience with Change Management including User Acceptance Testing required
Must be able to multi-task
Excellent communication skills
Minimum of 5 years accounting/IT/audit experience, 3 years of public accounting experience is a plus.
Strong analytical and root cause analysis capabilities; challenges the status quo
Strong process re-engineering, flowcharting, and data analysis background
Outstanding organizational skills
Proficient in MS Office such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access; Visio a plus

License(s):

CISA and or CPA preferred

Non Profit Controller – 4 day work week – Houston, Texas

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Summary:

The selected individual will be involved and oversee the month-end closing for P&L and Balance Sheet, project analysis, governmental fund accounting, coordination with external auditors, preparation of cost statements, grant billings, accounts payable, payroll, cost control, annual budgeting, P&L projections, and preparation of various reports for executive management and program managers as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for strategic accounting control and management reporting, annual financial audit and compliance with granting agency requirements and governmental regulations
Preparation and submission of monthly financial statements, management reports, business forecasting and annual budgeting.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements and monitor and analyze monthly financial and operating results against budgets.
Keep senior management and personnel informed of financial conditions, activities and trends
Provide leadership toward additional value-added activities, in which the accounting function can provide support of operational and departmental excellence while fostering teamwork amongst staff.
Research and resolve accounting and business issues, managing the implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
Establish and implement both short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
Direct and coordinate programmatic and financial planning and budget management reporting including preparation of financial outlooks and forecasts
Analyze processes and systems to understand control weaknesses, and assist CFO in developing recommendations for strengthening controls, developing policies and procedures to support recommended improvements
Maintains reconciliation of income statement and balance sheet accounts.
Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses and IRS Form 990.
Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
Manage any special projects as directed by the CFO and/or determined on own initiative.
Maintains accounting closing timelines and monitors month-end closing activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting requirements.
Oversee daily operations of the accounting and finance department
Assists in producing periodic financial reports to various government entities, funding sources, board of directors and department heads as required.
Prepares PBC schedules and other supporting information necessary to facilitate the annual independent audit process as directed by the CFO.
Assists the Chief Financial Officer with assigned projects which support various aspects of agency and programmatic budget development, revisions, and analysis.
Works directly with the CFO and CDO on Capital Campaign forecasting, reconciling and reporting.

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles
Strong knowledge of computerized financial and accounting systems, and applications.
Ability to pay attention to detail, analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
Strong knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets and service profitability analysis.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate teams to positive and successful production of quality materials within timelines
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

JIB Supervisor – Houston, Texas

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Our client, a growing Oil & Gas company, is looking for a JIB Supervisor. They are looking for someone who is motivated, driven and excited about taking the JIB team to the next level. The position requires a Bachelors Degree and involvement in COPAS is a huge plus!!!!!

Responsibilities:

Supervise numerous positions within the Joint Interest Accounting department;
Be responsible for final review and approval on documents, projects and processes that generate within the department.
This position will execute the posting of vouchers and general ledger processes to ultimately achieve the completion of the JIB monthly close.
Duties include training and guidance for all departmental employees. This person will perform review and analysis of departmental processes and projects.

Requirements:

Position requires Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.
CPA or active COPAS involvement is a plus.
5-12 years of diverse oil and gas accounting experience with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required.
Candidate must have a working knowledge of Joint Operating Agreements and the COPAS accounting procedures, guidelines, and interpretations. This person must have a well rounded knowledge of material transfers, AFE’s, capital and expense items, and joint interest processing.

Jobless claims edge lower

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Jobless claims edge lower.

Houston loses more construction jobs, study says – Houston Business Journal

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Houston loses more construction jobs, study says – Houston Business Journal.

Temp Staffing Manager, CFS, Houston, Texas

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is the largest privately-held national accounting and finance staffing firm. CFS is uniquely modeled as a partnership with leading local, regional and national public accounting firms. This unique tie to CPA firms gives CFS an edge in each market we serve.

Whether you are an Accounting professional looking for a career change or an experienced Coporate or Agency Recruiter, please review this details of this opportunity. We would love to hear from you if it seems to be a fit. We seek career-minded, bright, and enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference.

In Houston, we are partnered with Fitts Roberss & Co, a leading local firm in the Houston market. The CFS-Houston office is one of the top performing offices in our network; we have an excellent tenured team of Recruiters and Business Development Managers.

Overview of the Staffing Manager role

Recruit accounting and finance candidates for temporary projects through advertising, internet recruiting, & referrals
·        Conduct interviews with candidates to determine skill set and motivations

·        Conduct reference checks to qualify temporary candidates

·        Discuss specifics of temporary projects and permanent openings with hiring managers

·        Service clients by recommending candidates for temporary assignments

·        Develop relationships with hiring managers at clients to continue providing quality temporary staffing services.

·        Develop leads for new business

Our culture encourages entrepreneurial thinkers. We look for results-oriented leaders who posses confidence, passion, and perseverance. At CFS, you are truly recognized and rewarded for your contributions. We offer a top-notch training program at our Corporate headquarters in Boston, as well as ongoing training programs as you mature with the company.

Your overall compensation plan will include a competitive base salary, commission plan, & bonus opportunity. You will also participate in our monthly, quarterly & yearly national sales contests with rewards such as all-expense paid trips to tropical destinations. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, & 401K plan.

September 2010 Newsletter from Diane Delgado LeMaire

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Industry News and Updates

Houston…..we don’t have a problem! June and July made me a bit nervous, but those doubts and fears are gone. Now, don’t get me wrong, we are not returning to the boom times of 2006 / 2007, but we are moving in the right direction. We see more and more orders from our clients daily, however, they are very slow to move and very picky when it comes to their prospects. Currently, it is not unusual to take well over 3 months for a company to hire someone, even though they have an opening with no one currently doing the work! Everyone is very cautious and wants to make sure they add the right person to their team. My prediction is we will see a lot more expansion positions. Companies have pushed their staff to the capacity. Productivity is at an all time high. Simply stated, hiring managers can’t get anymore out of their already very lean, overworked staff, so they will have to add headcount. That is great news for both professionals seeking opportunity and those already in place!!! We expect more people will be moving companies this year and next since many have put their job search on hold for the past 18 months. Now add to that the people who have been overworked and underappreciated and it all adds up to be a very interesting 2011!

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, concerns or career advice. That is what I am here for.

If you ever wonder what I am recruiting for you can always follow my blog at: www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com.

I post every new job we get on my personal Twitter account as well: www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU|

Please feel free to share this information with friends and colleagues! I accept all LinkedIn invitations: www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

Local Statistics:

National / Houston Unemployment Rate: 9.7% / 8.8% (Houston is slowly adding jobs every month)
Price of Oil: $78.81
Oil Rig Count: 1537 (last year 931)
Industries hiring: CPA Firms (mainly tax), Non Profit, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Distribution, Retail. SMALLER BUSINESSES!!!!
Positions in demand: Senior GL Accountants, Tax, Tax, Tax! – Internal Auditors, Accounting Managers, Controllers (starting to see more and more of these)
Industries not hiring or flat: Homebuilding, Engineering & Construction, Manufacturing (starting to see a pick up)

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

Local Searches

US International Tax Manager (Modeling
Southeast, 60K to 70K

Non Profit Accounting Manager
Southeast 60 to 70K

Non Profit Senior Accountant
Southeast 55 to 65K

Tax Manager (Partnerships, Estate, Trusts)
Greenway Plaza, 100

Senior Auditor. Supervisor, Manager, Senior Manager (Public Accounting)
Central Houston, Work Life Balance, Paid Overtime

Senior Internal Auditor
Greenway Plaza, 60 to 75K, Oil & Gas

SEC Financial Analyst
Greenway Plaza 60 to 76K, Oil & Gas

SEC Accountant
Northwest Houston, 105K

JIB Supervisor
Northwest Houston, 65 to 96K

SOX Coordinator (20% Travel Max)
West Houston, 60 to 80K

IT Auditor
Downtown, 60 to 72K, MUST have Big 4 Background

Real Estate Accountant
Galleria, 60 to 75K (Big 4 Background)

Tax Manager (Small CPA Firm Tax & Bookkeeping)
Sugar Land

JIB Accountant
Galleria & Downtown, 60 to 80K

Senior Property Accountant
Downtown, 65 to 80K (CAM experience)

Great Plains Cost Accountant
Galleria

Cost Accountant (2 years)
North Houston

Law Firm Controller (Time & Billing – Juris)
Galleria, 70 to 90K

National Searches

Director of Central Business Services (Non Profit) Seattle, 120 to 150K

Senior Auditor, LA, California, 65 to 75K

Director of International Tax, San Antonio, TX 130 to 150K

Senior Financial Analyst – Houston, Texas

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Job Title :

Sr. Analyst, Finance – 10498 (20)

Job Duties :

BASIC FUNCTION: Assists in the preparation of various financial reports distributed both within and outside the Company.

DUTIES: AUTHORITY
1. Preparation: Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports and consolidated financial statements, quarterly and annual SEC required reports (i.e., Form 10 Q and Form 10 K). Preparation to consist of analysis of various accounts as required in SEC reports (MD&A operating results) and internal management reports (board and CFO package). Ensure proper format is used and supporting schedules are prepared and cross-referenced in a well organized and orderly manner for departmental files. II
2. Reports: Prepare specific sections of management reports, consolidated financial statements and SEC required reports. Ensure proper format is used and supporting schedules are prepared. II
3. Benefit Plans: Prepare benefit plan financial statements. II
4. Review: Review work of others, as assigned. II
5. Assistance: Provide Investor Relations support for financial information presented in press releases and in investor and analyst presentations. III
6. Liaison: Liaison with internal and external auditors to furnish requested information in a timely manner for the quarterly reviews, annual audits and internal controls testing. II
7. Special Projects: Assist with special projects, providing answers on a timely basis to a variety of financial accounting and operational questions. Formulate plans and procedures to implement changes in reporting requirements and numerous other assignments. III

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EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 5 years professional accounting experience with 2-3 years public accounting experience and some supervisory experience is preferred; SEC financial reporting and mulit-level consolidation experience is a plus.

SKILLS: Ability to effectively use spreadsheets, word processing, operating systems, database and communications software programs. Exposure to general ledger accounting. Strong organizational skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Good oral and written communications skills; possess high level of integrity, ingenuity and initiative. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexibility to work hours needed to meet deadlines.

INGENUITY: Ability to work effectively with others. Must be able to recognize problems and offer solutions, handle multiple assignments simultaneously and complete them in a timely manner.

DECISION MAKING: High level of analytical skills with ability to interpret results. Aptitude for prioritizing assignments

Non Profit Accounting Manager, Houston, Texas

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Our ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from accredited university and minimum six years of progressive accounting experience. Supervises the accounting staff in the compilation and presentation of financial information which includes payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial statements; Formulates and administers approved accounting practices to ensure that financial and operating reports are accurate and provide reliable information necessary to control operations. Responsible for managing the general accounting function. Oversees the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements; Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization. Prepares or supervises the preparation of balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, data forecasts, cash flow data and other reports. Reconciles assets and liabilities; May conduct asset valuations and participate in budget planning process. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures; Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred (In addition a minimum of 6 years experience in accounting preferred)

International Tax Manager – Houston, Texas

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

This position of US International Tax Manager will serve as a critical link between the corporate tax planning for non-US operations and the external reporting of those operations for one of the largest independent integrated oil and gas companies in the world. Success in this position will require the ambition to master complex organizational structures and frequently changing tax laws. This is a highly visible role within the company and will involve working directly with executive members of the Tax Department and other key functions.

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain international tax quantitative analysis function
- Build and maintain modeling of corporate tax planning opportunities
- Maintain earnings and profits and tax pool forecasts for key entities/groups
- Work with Corporate Tax Planning group to quantify and communicate to executive management implications of tax law changes
Serve as a Tax Manager for US International Tax Compliance group
- Preparation/Review of all US International tax return filing requirements.
- Prepare analysis for Subpart F income inclusion, foreign tax credits, earnings and profit statements for both compliance and FAS 109 tax provision purposes.
- Monitor US tax law and compliance requirements for any changes and communicate to tax department leadership.
- Prepare and submit documentation for ongoing IRS audits.
- Work closely with other US compliance team members located in New Jersey and external service providers assisting in the compliance process
Participate in tax, accounting, and finance team meetings to stay abreast of changes in the business.
Ensure compliance with SOX 404 internal controls for income tax accounting and compliance.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES:

Minimum of 5 years experience in a Big Four environment, or 7 years in a Corporate environment with US International Compliance (5471’s, 1118’s, etc) experience
Experience in SAP, Hyperion, and CorpTax a strong plus
Strong technology and systems skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Oil & Gas exploration and production experience strongly preferred
Teamwork – strong ability to work with others and share responsibility
Ability to work with cutting-edge tax planning modeling and its related tax compliance obligations
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, highly demanding work environment/role

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another financial discipline is required
Advanced degree or CPA is required

SOX Coordinator (IT & Financial) – Houston, Texas

Posted on September 14, 2010October 6, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Description

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 responsibilities:

Conduct annual and ongoing significant account reviews and ensure testing is properly documented within SOX work papers
Document Division specific key SOX controls and their related attributes/test descriptions, utilizing the standard SOX RCM
Review/distribute/implement SOX guidance as it is issued, participate in global guidance update calls, and modify Division SOX program appropriately
Provide testing status updates to SOX Core Team on a real-time basis
Prepare write-ups of any new deficiency identified via management testing, and submit them (along with updates to existing items) to SOX Manager on a real-time basis
Identify Division SOX training needs and participate/facilitate training
Respond to KPMG meeting and documentation requests – liaise with KPMG contact directly to arrange SOX planning sessions, walkthroughs, and facilitate the integrated audit approach
Establishes and communicates testing timeline with the divisions
Manages and executes all aspects of test preparation, execution, and coordination with process owners
Facilitates detailed review, executed by Controllers, of test results and test summary for completeness and accuracy
Communicates testing support needs and data requests
Manages status reporting and facilitates meetings to clarify test results, as needed
Ensures testing project binders and all documentation is maintained
Obtains first draft of remediation plans from Controllers (or process owners) and updates TOE results with plan, owner, and target remediation date
Assists the divisions in documenting desk level procedures and system operating manuals
Participates in the division forecasting, planning, and analysis process, as appropriate
Perform field visits
Follow through on management responses to internal and external auditor recommendations

Project Responsibilities:

Actively participates in company top 8 initiatives (eg. Data Integrity, Dashboards, End-to-End Process Improvement, M&A) as advisor on processes and controls
Facilitates documentation of design of processes or acts as reviewer as appropriate
Ensures action plans are established and tracked in key hotspot areas of concern
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently
Identify opportunities for more efficient and effective business processes and controls;

Build internal systems knowledge and manage other on-going division related projects;

Participates in the division forecasting, planning, and analysis process, as appropriate;

Some travel (20-25%) as needed

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Visio a plus

Job Knowledge/Experience:

A self starter that demonstrates strong leadership and success as a project manager with previous SOX compliance experience

Excellent communication skills

Minimum of 5 years accounting/audit experience, 3 years of public accounting experience is a plus.

Strong analytical and root cause analysis capabilities; challenges the status quo

Strong process re-engineering, flowcharting, and data analysis background

ERM experience a plus

Experience in building KPI/Dashboards that lead to strong entity level controls framework based upon new COSO guidance

SEC background a plus

JIB Accountant – Houston, Texas

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Essential Job Responsibilities:
Monitors and maintains account receivables for company. Resolves disputes regarding company’s account receivables. Establishes and maintains operated and non-operated authority for expenditures (AFE’s). Assigns codes for designated expense reports for input into the accounting system. Maintains inventory and processes transfer of oil and gas equipment (material transfers) from property to property. Generates joint interest billing (JIB) invoices for the company. Establishes well allocations for all operated properties. Analyzes lease operating variances for the company. Calculates salt water disposal (SWD) and platform fees for the company’s operated properties. Reconciles joint interest billing (JIB) and general ledger accounts. Reviews and reports to management monthly variances and reasons for variance on lease operating cost. Assigns correct general ledger property account codes to non-operated properties.

Qualifications:
Five (5) years minimum experience in oil and gas joint interest operations and revenue accounting. Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management including spreadsheet proficiency. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. Outstanding administrative and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner. Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
Preferred: Working knowledge of oil and gas accounting systems and report writing software (Monarch Print Utility) Enertia.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college. Preferred – Accounting degree.

The accounting profession is poised to experience 22% growth between 2008 and 2018, with an anticipated 279,400 new jobs in the field by 2018, according to the BLS

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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