Industry News: I want to start with something I’ve heard a lot about recently. The R-word.. yes, there are many rumors about an upcoming recession. Let me put your mind at ease for a minute; Houston typically lags behind the national economy.. which is great for us! Also, we are still seeing unemployment of degreed professionals at an all-time low of under 2%. There is still a massive talent shortage, with the current market showing at minimum two job openings for each unemployed individual. Even with the national economy showing signs of slowing – I don’t see much of a slowdown over the next few months. I’ve also been getting lots of questions about remote and hybrid schedules. Here is a mix of my thoughts and trends I’ve seen in Houston from both the client and candidate perspectives. Many Houston companies would like to see people in the office 4 to 5 days per week or are turning their current hybrid schedules into in-office roles. Houston employers do not seem to be big fans of remote work, which is becoming very unpopular with candidates. This can turn into a big problem when trying to not only retain current staff but also when hiring new talent. Most candidates we talk to are looking because they feel their employer isn’t flexible enough and are targeting hybrid or remote roles. I would say most candidates are not looking for 100% remote roles; most people enjoy visiting an office setting at some point during the week (although that’s become fewer and fewer recently). While there are candidates only considering remote roles, the happy medium and the most trendy scenario seems to be a 3/2 hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, two days from home). As you can see, the two sides don’t always match; employees are starting to “dig in their heels” and forcing employers to change their views and policies. Remember, companies outside of Houston (both in Texas and nationally) are open to a remote workforce. Previously Houston companies were only in competition for top talent with other Houston employers.. now.. they compete with organizations in different cities & states that are open to 100% remote employees. March 2022 LOCAL STATISTICS o National Unemployment Rate: 3.6 o Houston Unemployment Rate: 4.3 o Labor Participation Rate: 62.2% – All-time high January 2000: 67.3% o Manufacturing Index: 57.5 o Oil Rig Count: 750 (last year 245) – All-time high around 1900 in 2012! o Price of Oil: 115 (avg in June 2022) (last year 75)

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a well-established service organization in the Houston area and they are adding a Staff Accountant to their team
• HYBRID schedule! 3/2 – Wednesdays the entire company is in together.
• Very diverse company.
• 3.5 rating on Glassdoor. One revie2 stated that the benefits are amazing and there are endless possibilities to grow from within.
• The manager is very happy to mentor and train! They love to share their knowledge and stories.
• There is unlimited room for growth. This company heavily promotes from within.
• Both managers have been with the company for over 8 years.
• Very little overtime!
• Company is very focused on training and they are launching a new system from PWC for all employees to enjoy for free!

Overview of the role:

• Primary responsibility is to prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule.
• Must have experience with SAP.
• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures.
• Work with Accounting Manager to analyze monthly SGA actuals against budget.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1 to 3 years of GL experience.

Senior Financial Analyst – CFS has teamed up with an industry-leading Fortune 500 company headquartered in Houston to fill a high-priority Senior Financial Analyst position on an awesome team.

About the Company and Opportunity:

• In this Senior Financial Analyst role, you will be a part of an exciting manufacturing company in high-growth mode.
• Glassdoor 4.0-rated and Top Workplaces award-winner!
• Hybrid schedule with 2 days working from home each week.
• Quarterly bonuses!

Overview of the Senior Financial Analyst role:

• Provide high-level reports and analysis of segment revenue, production, and manufacturing costs
• Month-end close
• Consolidated and division financial bridges and related analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting
• Develop forecast models and financial analysis models

Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst:

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required
• 4+ years of progressive experience
• Experience using Excel to create models
• SAP and BPC experience preferred
• CPA and/or MBA is preferred

What we are looking for in a Global Controller:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation required
• 15+ years of combined experience in public accounting & industry
• Prior experience with ERP system implementations
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing accounting teams (globally)
• Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others
• Extensive knowledge of US accounting standards and SOX compliance
• Experience implementing SOPs; controls Public company readiness or Pre-IPO
• Experience with international accounting standards and multi-currency accounting

Global Controller

Our client is a platform focused on bringing people together, in the US and across the world. My client company has built a company culture rooted in kindness, honesty, inclusivity, accountability, and growth. With the growth they are experiencing, they need to add a Global Controller to the team. At this company, everyone has a seat at the table, you are encouraged to bring your “whole self” to work, and your skills and perspectives are always valued.

Every one of the team members, from the top down, helps support the effort to foster an inclusive workplace. Dedication to diversity has played a huge part in what has helped this company propel forward! Their goal is to build internal teams that represent the communities they serve.

We are seeking a Global Controller as part of the Company’s Corporate Accounting team reporting directly to the CAO. The Global Controller position will lead, drive, and direct the global accounting functions and reporting including monthly close of the general ledger, consolidation and reporting of financial results, coordination of quarterly reviews and audits, optimization of processes and internal controls and building, managing, and developing the accounting team. This position will partner across the business with key constituents such as tax and treasury, FP&A, legal, investor relations, people & culture, and other business partners. You will join an amazing team of Accounting and Finance professionals that are smart, kind, and down to earth!

Why you should join the company as Global Controller:

My client believes the best way to create a healthy world of humans is to start within yourself! To support this believe they offer:

• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance- Variety of Healthcare plans to choose from- you pick what is best for you & your family’s needs! Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts Available.
• Family Care- My client supports working parents by providing access to an onsite nursing facility. When traveling or remote, my client will help with childcare accommodations and cover costs to ship breast milk.
  • 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave to bond with your new little one!
  • Support of future parents by offering discounted IVF, IUI, and egg freezing
• Wellness Budget- $100 monthly for virtual workouts or any wellness of your choice that will help you regroup & recharge!
• Accidental Insurance- You may opt for additional health coverage in the event you may ever be involved in an accident
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Resources are available to all employees for confidential support and assistance with anything life throws at you.
• Mental Health Days- breaks are necessary for us all! When you for feel a need for a reset, your manager will work with you to give you time for self-care.
• Quarterly company merch allowance
• Premium access to the companies’ tech platform
• A minimum of 15 days pto with 5 day carry over
• Equity incentive plan- share in the success of the company!
• 401k, 4% match
• Life Insurance- Employer paid premiums for up to 1.5X your salary or 150,000
• LTD
• When you’re working from the office, we’ll cover the cost of travelling when you use public transport.
• Company fosters camaraderie- you will be matched with a random colleague every 2 weeks for a virtual coffee
• You’ll get to participate in fun, virtual team-building activities within your department.
• Birthday, Work Anniversary, and Baby Celebrations
  • Your milestones will be celebrated!
• Food-When working in the office, enjoy free lunch Monday through Thursday, a fully stocked kitchen, and cold brew and kombucha on tap. While working from home, my client will send you meal delivery or a food voucher every first Friday of the month.
• Learning & Development- You’ll get a learning allowance every year to help with your personal development and career goals.
  • The company has annual opportunities for you to learn new skills and collaborate with departments outside of your own!
  • You’ll be invited to regular internal talks with in-house experts, members of the Executive Leadership Team, and special guests.

About YOU, The Global Controller:

• You are comfortable in a fast-paced environment where you communicate daily with world-class talent from global teams
• You promote positivity in the workplace and are committed and flexible in your approach to get the job done
• You love the thrill of solving the puzzle! You are able to think big picture & long term, quickly switch gears, and just as easily drill down into the details to problem solve
• You are a self-starter: you thrive on taking ownership of initiatives with limited oversight… you often find yourself to be one step ahead of the questions being asked in the room.
• If accounting didn’t work out, you could get a job as a juggler in the circus! You have excellent time management, and you know how to manage multiple priorities
• You have great communication skills, both verbal and written, and build relationships with ease
• You can build consensus and alignment but are not afraid to push ahead on your vision
• You are passionate about leading, managing, and inspiring cross-functional teams
• You love to work in an organization that you can feel passionate about the company vision and values

What will the Global Controller do?

• Lead, manage and develop a high performing accounting team, driving performance by setting goals and development plans and fostering an environment to achieve those goals through ongoing feedback
• Partner with the leadership team, cross functional leaders, and other members of the finance team to provide advice on financial implications of business activities and to ensure business objectives are delivered
• Drive efficiency, optimization, and automation of business processes and develop and document accounting policies to standardize processes and strengthen internal controls
• Lead and actively participate in business initiatives and projects, including operationalizing the accounting for new transactions, implementation of new accounting standards, and serve as a key partner in the implementation of business and accounting systems
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated close procedures and ensure the timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of information used to prepare internal financial reporting to management
• Oversee the global accounting team to ensure standardization of processes and timely and accurate month- and year-end closings of accounting transactions in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards
• Work closely with FP&A team on reporting efforts related to senior leadership presentations, budgeting, monthly forecasting, and reporting of actuals
• Partner with external auditors and manage audit requests to drive timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Responsible for timely execution of SOX controls across the accounting team
• Support M&A integration activities and related purchase accounting requirements
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

What we are looking for in a Global Controller:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation required
• 15+ years of combined experience in public accounting & industry
• Prior experience with ERP system implementations
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing accounting teams (globally)
• Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others
• Extensive knowledge of US accounting standards and SOX compliance
• Experience with international accounting standards and multi-currency accounting

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Why take an Internal Auditor role with this company?

• Opportunity to move up in the department and out to other departments, promotions based on performance not tenure
• Has been on Fortune 500 list for last 66+ years, ranked in the 100’s for 2021
• Was ranked in the top 100 companies for fastest growing in 2020 and World’s Most Admired Companies in 2021 by Fortune
• Company is booming, innovative management team, lots of new challenges
• Flexibility and work-life balance ability to work 100% remote and 40 hour work weeks

What the Internal Auditor will do…

• Conducts financial and operational audits according to the Internal Audit plan.
• Analyzes operational and management processes, and system control effectiveness and efficiency; verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
• Prepares and presents to management the results, recommendations, and conclusions of internal audit reviews.
• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Communicate with auditee and clearly transcribe information obtained into standard workpaper format
• Prepares narratives, analyses, process flows, tests of transactions and other supporting documentation to support findings.
• Organizes documentation in the work papers to facilitate review
• Perform the audit tests as defined in the work programs.

What the company needs in an Internal Auditor:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, 3.0 GPA or higher
• CPA or CIA preferred but not required
• 0-2 years experience in auditing with public accounting experience preferred but open to someone with corporate accounting experience or entry level
• Self-starter, communicator, good interpersonal skills

Perks of the Internal Auditor role:

• Competitive base salary
• Automatic 3% company contribution to 401(K)
• CPA completion bonus and will pay for all materials, CPE credits, additional verifications, etc.
• Great work-life balance and ability to work remotely

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a private investment and management firm headquartered in Houston
• They have an expansive portfolio of commercial real estate assets, over $10B in value
• The firm prides itself in a collaborative leadership and management approach
• This is a cutting edge and entrepreneurial culture and environment
• Due to growth, they are adding several key financial positions
• Work from home Mondays & Fridays

Overview of the role:

• Perform/oversee the month‐end financial reporting process, including preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Perform/oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to company procedures.
• Perform/oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes and preparation of budget‐to‐actual variance reports.

• Contribute to analytical needs in other areas of the organization, such as treasury, tax, and accounting.
• Assistance in the annual external audit process, including communicating directly with auditors, preparing requested materials and schedules, and drafting financials.
• Ensure all routine processes are clearly and accurately documented using company standard operating procedure templates.
• Effectively share supervisory responsibilities including hiring, performance management, and employee development of the Senior and Staff Accountant positions to facilitate the success of both the department and the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in accounting encompassing similar duties.
• Certified Public Accounting license (“CPA”) strongly preferred.
• Public accounting firm experience strongly preferred.
• Real estate and investment management experience preferred.

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Must Have Highlights:

• 3-5 Years of Cost Accounting
• Full Cycle Accounting
• High Proficiency in Excel

Plant Accounting Manager Position Summary:

Accounting Manager will be responsible for guiding and directing all activities of cost accounting and reporting. Candidate will also perform general accounting functions such as preparing and entering journal entries, reconciling, and analyzing various general ledger accounts and other financial statement analyses, as well as assisting external auditors during annual audit.

Plant Accounting Manager Opportunity

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

About the Plant Accounting Manager Opportunity:

• Company with strong company values
• Company that supports over 300 organizations and has donated $1M in college scholarships!
• Company that has been in business for over 85 years!
• Large company yet family-like culture feel

Perks of the Plant Accounting Manager role?

• Career development opportunities
• Be part of a company that gives back and involved with Houston Community
• AMAZING Health Benefits/Wellness program
• 401k Benefits

Overview of the Plant Accounting Manager role:

• Issues and reviews financial statements with plant management and provides analysis on financial performance of the plant
• Maintains plant general ledger
• Completes month-end closing process, accounts reconciliation, bank account reconciliation
• Prepares and reviews cost reports and production analysis
• Develops and maintains labor and overhead standards
• Prepares annual budget for plant facility
• Reviews, investigates, and reports on monthly production variances and provides analytical insight to recurring trends
• Reviews and investigates cost changes
• Reviews and reconciles stock status to general ledger

Preferred Qualifications for the Plant Accounting Manager :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5+ Years of job related experience
• Bilingual – Spanish
• Lawson a huge plus!

Must-Have Highlights:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• SAP Experience
• 3 + years of experience

Position Summary:

The Senior Accounting Analyst will be responsible for overall accounting functions for Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies LLC, under the guidance of the Director of Finance and Controlling. This includes tax related matters, payroll, capital investments and fixed asset tracking, general ledger posting, and month-end close, and overall financial and management reporting and analysis. The Senior Accountant Analyst is also responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Accounting and Financial Systems according to the Company Accounting Policies and Procedures.

Senior Accountant Analyst 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 Senior Accounting Analyst role?

• Visible & Direct point of contact with Controller
• Hybrid Schedule!
• Competitive Compensation Package

Overview of the Senior Accounting Analyst role:

• Prepares journal entries and assist in month-end close process
• Prepares and reviews month-end reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Supports monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including reporting to Headquarters, annual audit, and tax package
• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial analysis and management reporting.
• Manage fixed assets accounting – capital budget, track spending
• Support external and internal audit processes
• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial analysis and management reporting.

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Accounting Analyst:

• Manufacturing Background
• SAP and Hyperion experience

International experience

Senior Accountant – CFS has teamed up with an industry-leading Fortune 500 company headquartered in Houston to fill a high-priority Senior Accountant position on an awesome team.

About the Company and Opportunity:

• In this Senior Accountant role, you will be a part of an exciting manufacturing company in high-growth mode.
• Glassdoor 4.0-rated and Top Workplaces award-winner!
• Hybrid schedule with 2 days working from home each week.
• Quarterly bonuses!

Overview of the Senior Accountant role:

• Full-cycle GL accounting
• Consolidations
• Financial reporting
• Audit preparation

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required
• 4+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or with a public company
• Experience in SAP or similar is required.
• CPA and or MBA is preferred

Remote Controller

150 to 180K plus bonus and equity

Our client is a rapidly growing company that is taking the world by storm. The first of its kind now is the time to get in on the ground floor of this awesome company!

This is a critical financial leadership role within the organization and will be responsible for getting the company ready for a potential IPO in 2022. The Controller will oversee month-end close as well as manage financial reporting, revenue recognition/analysis, KPI analysis, and oversee audits. Great opportunity for someone looking to own and improve upon financial processes and make a difference/be a part of a fast-growing company.

Why work for the company:

• Company was recently awarded “Start-Up of the Year”
• Dynamic role- ability to expand skills and work closely with the business
• The company is growing at a MASSIVE rate & changing the landscape for eCommerce & digital merchants
• The company offers a very innovative service to their customers- The FIRST of their kind
• Competitive compensation with Base, Bonus, & Equity
• Our client is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• A company that believes if they aren’t having fun, they aren’t doing it right!
  • & when you want a break from all the fun, you can use your Unlimited PTO
• Great group of people that are innovative and think OUTSIDE the box… or better yet, think like there is NO BOX!
• Extremely strong financial backing
• My client has strong values that are lived and breathed by all in the organization. These values come up constantly in conversations and actions. They govern the decisions of the newest hire all the way up to the CEO!
  • Our client is fanatical about the success of their customers.
  • My client loves exploring new ideas and discovering creative solutions. This is an open door, open book, open-minded environment!
  • When you go against the norm and push back against the status quo, it’s not easy… but my client has built a team of resilient people that dig in and keep going.
  • As a member of the team, you have an obligation to question norms, voice concerns, and offer your perspective.
  • You are expected to work with integrity and respect, ask for help, and extend the same help to others.
  • My client knows that their people are their biggest strength. They support this belief by always prioritizing having fun and making real connections with one another and with the customers they serve!

What will the Controller do?

• Lead the efforts into the potential IPO/get the company IPO-ready!
• Build out a strong accounting team
• Oversee month-end close process, and day-to-day accounting functions, including revenue recognition, billing, cost accounting, AP, AR, capital expenditures, etc.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting, company policy, and procedures
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Oversee external audit coordination on financials and benefit plan audits
• Develop, standardize and automate FP&A reports, metrics, and dashboards for monthly/quarterly management reporting
• Assist in the preparation of presentation packages for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Assist with other special projects as requested by the senior leaders

What we need in a Controller:

The ideal Controller would have a minimum of 8 years of accounting experience with a mix of Big4 Audit & Industry (Ecommerce, SaaS, or tech) with a CPA. The Controller will need to have maintained the books as if it were a public/SEC compliant company OR have experience helping a company become IPO-ready! The ideal Controller will also be high energy, personable, adaptive & creative *entrepreneurial spirit*, and have a passion for the mission of the company.

• 8+ years of increasingly responsible accounting experience
• 2 of the 8 years should be in a leadership capacity
• Bachelors degree
• CPA highly preferred
• BIG 4 Accounting experience highly preferred
• In-depth knowledge and practical understanding of the working of the financial statements with the ability to analyze and improve upon inadequacies
• Thorough knowledge & experience with GAAP
• Experience in a high-growth tech company, e-commerce, or SaaS (HIGHLY preferred)
• PE or VC-backed company experience is a plus!

Remote Revenue Accountant 

Our client is a rapidly growing SaaS & E-commerce company that is taking the world by storm & helping its customers move faster, grow more quickly, and deliver on commitments with ease. The first of its kind, now is the time to get in on the ground floor of this awesome company that is eager for the ideal Revenue Accountant to join the team! 
  

The Revenue Accountant will be working closely with our Revenue Accounting Manager and revenue team to support the daily operations of accounts receivables and revenue transactions. This role will require initiative to help create process improvements around the revenue process for a fast-growing company. 

 
Why work for the company: 

• Company recently awarded “Start Up of the Year” 
• Dynamic role- ability to expand skills and work closely with the business 
• Company is growing at a MASSIVE rate & changing the landscape for ecommerce & digital merchants 
• Company offers a very innovative service to their customers- The FIRST of their kind 
• Extremely strong financial backing 

• Great group of people that are innovative and think OUTSIDE the box… or better yet, think like there is NO BOX!  
• A company that believes if they aren’t having fun, they aren’t doing it right! 
• Unlimited PTO 
• Competitive compensation with Base, Bonus, & Equity 
• Our client is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  

• My client has strong values that are lived and breathed by all in the organization. These values come up constantly in conversations and actions. They govern the decisions of the newest hire all the way up to the CEO! 

• Our client is fanatical about the success of their customers. 
• My client loves exploring new ideas and discovering creative solutions. This is an open door, open book, open-minded environment!  
• When you go against the norm and push back against the status quo, it’s not easy… but my client has built a team of resilient people that dig in and keep going. 
• As a member of the team, you have an obligation to question norms, voice concerns, and offer your perspective. 

• You are expected to work with integrity and respect, ask for help, and extend the same help to others. 
• My client knows that their people are their biggest strength. They support this belief by always prioritizing having fun and making real connections with one another and with the customers they serve! 

What will the Revenue Accountant do? 

The Revenue Accountant will perform a variety of accounting activities and assists with special accounting projects related to the fast-paced growth of the business.  This includes monthly GL close process, preparing & recording journal entries, reconciliations, analytical research, audit requests, and Microsoft Dynamics general ledger activities. Strong analytical skills are a must. Role may also include various Special Projects which requires communication and collaboration with other teams and or team members 

• Track and apply payments received by customers 

• Invoicing customers, issuing credit memos, and coding to the correct IS/BS accounts 
• Daily reconciliation between bank and customer accounts 
• Updating revenue tracking sheets as needed 
• Work directly with customers, monitoring and managing their accounts 
• Interact closely with marketing/sales personnel to keep client accounts up to date 

• Participate in month-end close process and assist with compiling reports as requested 
• Assist with annual audit, including pulling documentation and support for financial statements 
• Identify process improvement opportunities 
• Perform additional duties as required by management 

What we need in a Revenue Accountant: 

• 1-3 years of experience in Accounting function 
• Public accounting audit experience in Big4 or with public companies a plus! 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 
• Experienced with Excel – understanding of complex Excel sheets/formulas 
• Desire to work in a fast-paced start-up environment 

• Flexible team player and comfortable working with remote teams 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion 
• Highly motivated and able to work independently 
• Problem analysis and solving skills 

HR Manager

The HR Manager will be joining a team with an award-winning Nonprofit organization. Are you ready to join this amazing team?

Why work here?

• Growth opportunities – Succession plan for Director!
• Casual /friendly working environment
• Amazing Benefits
• Hybrid Schedule

Duties and Responsibilities of HR Manager:

• Coordinate recruiting with all departments
• Handle onboarding process
• Manage Benefits for all employees
• Enter payroll deductions

• Develop Human Resources policies and procedures
• Oversees communication and delivery of Human Resources Policies to all employees.
• Directs operation of employee benefits programs and ensures compliance
• Oversees and manages all employee relations
• Analyzes, recommends, and coordinate training.
• Designs and presents the new employee orientation for staff members.

Job Requirements of HR Manager:

• 3+ years of HR experience
• 1+ years of management / supervising experience

Chief Finance Officer – Remote Role

CFS of New York is working with Non-Profit Organization that is dedicated to the performing arts on a global scale.

About the Company working as a Chief Financial Officer

• The organization has provided its services for 40+ years offering grants to individuals and institutions in dance, theatre, film, and other artists
• Our client has recently launched a luxury brand that is currently in the major department stores worldwide and on their e-commerce channel selling fragrances, accessories, and other goods
• The brand is in a start-up phase and is thriving in its e-commerce channel, and looking to add  additional brick & mortar stores
• This role is 100% remote and would be the strategic partner working with the CEO, Director of Operations, and Marketing teams.
• This is a great opportunity to grow a revenue channel and business to help fulfill grants given to the people in fine arts
• Very competitive salary and the hours are flexible as well.  The company has high praise from all parts of their organization but most importantly their employees who have said that the firm is “full of heart and with a strong work ethic” and “Kind People, great management”

Responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer

• Being a strategic manager initiating long-term goals for the organization and the revenue stream
• Creating and managing the budget & forecasting process and overseeing key metrics to keep the business on track
• Managing banking relationships and being the point person on international regulatory requirements
• Streamlining processes and recommending system upgrades
• Oversee cash flow, cash management, working capital, and company audits
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Ensure legal compliance on all financial functions
• Manage relationships with banks

Qualifications of the Chief Financial Officer

• Experience in related Consumer Packaged Goods / Retail / E-Commerce industry
• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance, MBA / CPA is a plus but not a must
• Experienced in QuickBooks, very strong Excel experience for budgeting/reporting purposes
• A start-up mentality and collaborative individual; this role will be very autonomous

Why work for this company!

• The company is a leader in its niche.
• They offer a comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid Schedule!
• Work for a manager who loves to train and mentor!
• Located in North Houston
• Be part of a company going that just went public! #IPO

Overview of the role:

• Assist in coordinating and preparing the monthly reporting package for Senior Management and the Board of Directors
• Variance explanations against the plan, forecast, and prior-year results.
• Assist in compiling the consolidated annual plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Assist in the development and distribution of regular reporting of financial information to department heads.
• Assist in refining and improving financial models used for the annual plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Assist in maintaining a five-year strategic plan model for Senior Management.
• Assist in the implementation of planning and reporting software tools to support FP&A activities.
• Assist in the development of dashboards with KPIs and peer comparisons for Senior Management.

Qualifications of the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required. MBA, Master’s in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Requires at least five to eight (5-8) years of relevant financial experience, with at least three years of Corporate FP&A experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Experience researching and writing high-level variance analysis is required.
• High motivation and initiative with an ability to work without close supervision.
• Mastery level experience with Excel (pivot tables, V-Lookups, etc.)..
• Proficiency in SAP with a working knowledge of SAP FICO and SAP Project Systems is preferred.

Experience using financial planning and reporting tools is required. Experience with OneStream is preferred

Senior Staff Accountant – CFS has teamed up with a long-established service company in the Houston area

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a well-established service organization in the Houston area and they are adding a Staff Accountant to their team
• HYBRID schedule! 3/2 – Wednesdays the entire company is in together.
• Very diverse company.
• 3.5 rating on Glassdoor. One revie2 stated that the benefits are amazing and there are endless possibilities to grow from within.
• The manager is very happy to mentor and train! They love to share their knowledge and stories.
• There is unlimited room for growth. This company heavily promotes from within. This role is open due to a promotion!
• If you are interested in learning SEC reporting this role is for you!

Overview of the Accountant role:

• Manage all month-end close and producing financial statements
• Handle all journal entries, bank reconciliations
• Ad hoc/special projects as directed by the CAO

Preferred Qualifications for the Accountant:

• BS in Accounting
• 1+ years accounting experience (internships count)
• CPA eligible preferred

AP Accountant – CFS has teamed up with a long-established service company in the Houston area

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a well-established service organization in the Houston area and they are adding an AP Accountant to their team
• HYBRID schedule! 3/2 – Wednesdays the entire company is in together.
• Very diverse company.
• 3.5 rating on Glassdoor. One review stated that the benefits are amazing and there are endless possibilities to grow from within.
• The manager is very happy to mentor and train! They love to share their knowledge and stories.
• There is unlimited room for growth. This company heavily promotes from within. This role is open due to a promotion!
• As an entry level grad you will start in the role and then move around in the accounting department!

Overview of the Accountant role:

• Assist with Month End Close duties
• Reconcile customer and vendor statements
• Handle all journal entries, Account reconciliations
• Create and edit financial reports using excel spreadsheets with v-lookups, macros & pivot tables

Preferred Qualifications for the AP Accountant:

• BS in Accounting
• New Grads preferred!

Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Supervisor – CFS has teamed up with a long-established service company in the Houston area

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a well-established service organization in the Houston area and they are adding a Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Supervisor to their team
• HYBRID schedule! 3/2 – Wednesdays the entire company is in together.
• Very diverse company.
• 3.5 rating on Glassdoor. One review stated that the benefits are amazing and there are endless possibilities to grow from within.
• The manager is very happy to mentor and train! They love to share their knowledge and stories.
• There is unlimited room for growth. This company heavily promotes from within. This role is open due to a promotion!
• Start in indirect tax and then learn State Tax and move on up from there!!!!!

Overview of the Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Supervisor role:

• Become the Indirect Tax expert for the company
• Handle all journal entries, bank reconciliations
• Ad hoc/special projects as directed by the CFO

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Supervisor:

• BS in Accounting, Finance or related degree
• 4+ years accounting experience;
• Indirect tax experience needed.

Controller for Professional Events Firm – 100% REMOTE

120 to 140K plus bonus

About our Client:

• Our client is a leading meeting and events firm, and they are seeking a solid Controller to join their team and lead the Accounting team.
• The firm is in rapid growth mode and is backed by a strong Private Equity Firm
• There is great exposure in this role working with Senior Leaders and Big Banks
• They offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and is 100% REMOTE!

Responsibilities of the Controller:

• Manage a team of approximately 14 direct reports consisting of the Accounting team based in their overseas office and a smaller team here in the US.
• Develop and maintain banking relationships, manage the credit line
• Produce monthly and quarterly reporting
• Create and manage the annual budget, including tracking budget to actuals on a monthly basis
• Manage event reconciliation ensuring accuracy on each project
• Develop metrics for deposits and final invoicing ensuring the earliest delivery of invoices to clients as possible
• Oversee corporate tax matters

What you bring:

• 7+ years experience ideally working with a project-based company such as construction, events, or media.
• Experience managing direct reports
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online and are tech-savvy

Why work for this company:

• The company is a leader in its niche. They are GROWING, GROWING, GROWING!
• They have plans to double in size in the next 5 years.
• 100% remote! Prefer Texas based candidates.
• Must LOVE change.
• Be part of aggressive growth strategy. Interact with high level decision makers.
• Awesome manager with a ton of knowledge to share.
• Very little overtime!

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Revenue recognition guidance associated with customer leases (including hyperscale tenants).
• Real estate development accounting, including ensuring the Company’s policy with respect to development accounting is consistently applied across the business’s various ongoing construction projects.
• Lease accounting for leased data center assets.
• Vendor arrangements, including renewable power purchase arrangements associated with renewable energy strategy.
• Support various alternative means of financing that company may explore, including joint venture financing.
• Partner with one of Accounting Centers of Excellence (e.g. Revenue Recognition COE, M&A COE) for support on certain transactions, including M&A.
• Strategically advise the business on various transactions in an effort to achieve desired financial statement results, including the understanding of income tax implications of strategic transactions the business contemplates and liaising with our Tax function for support.
• Work with the finance business partner organization in order to align on budgeting and forecasting implications of various transactions.
• Technical accounting support provided will often include documenting conclusions in detailed memorandums that are vetted internally and circulated amongst key stakeholders.
• Responsible for vetting various technical accounting conclusions with the Company’s external auditors.
• Global statutory reporting, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of the statutory audits of all global legal entities

What you need for the role:

• 8-10 years of experience in Accounting with Technical expertise.
• CPA required.
• Minimum of 6 years of financial statement audit and reporting experience at a public accounting firm and/or a large, multi-national public company required.
• Role requires frequent interaction with other corporate departments and senior management and a broad understanding of their role and contributions to the operation of the Company.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, audit experience, and broad and comprehensive understanding of key functional areas relevant to the business.

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a private investment and management firm headquartered in Houston
• They have an expansive portfolio of commercial real estate assets, over $10B in value
• The firm prides itself on collaborative leadership and management approach
• This is a cutting-edge and entrepreneurial culture and environment
• Due to growth, they are adding several key financial positions
• Work from home Mondays & Fridays
• NEWLY created role!!!!

Responsibilities

• Prepare various monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and performance reports for distribution to executive management and ownership.
• Generate reports utilizing investment portfolio records across multiple platforms and custodians.
• Implement formal processes for obtaining and analyzing the information gathered from teams and systems for report preparation.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and management reports as requested.
• Act as a primary liaison among Treasury, Accounting, and Investment teams.
• Prepare annual Treasury budgets, including cash, marketable securities, and debt.
• Prepare analytics around existing and pro forma portfolios.
• Perform research on public and private markets, industries, and companies.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, is required from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant job experience required.
• Big Four experience preferred.
• Work experience in a private investment or wealth management firm is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of investment performance metrics, including internal rate of return and time-weighted return.
• Detailed understanding of marketable security and private equity transaction activity.
• Experience with portfolio performance reporting products such as SS&C Advent APX, Backstop, Black Diamond, or similar platforms.

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software applications with an emphasis on intermediate to advanced Excel functionality