The Corporate Communications Manager is a critical role which will work closely with the Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of company’s strategic communications plan and manage corporate communications, including internal, external and executive communications and public/media relations, to support company’s Enterprise Strategy This individual will have specific accountability for: Press releases, Investor Day Presentation/Materials, Website Integrity and Board of Director Meeting communications consistency.

• Work in close collaboration with a broad range of internal partners including Human Resources, Investor Relations, Community Relations, Legal, Information Technology, Operations and the Executive Leadership

• Manage enterprise-wide internal communications through all channels, including quarterly updates to employees, the internal website, and the annual leadership

• Partner with Investor Relations to support investor/financial media relations (i.e., press releases, scripts, slides) and investor meetings/events, as well as assisting in the preparation of the annual report (look/feel/messaging) and other associated investor communications. Convert to internal messages as needed.

• Develop a proactive, thoughtful approach to media and public relations consistent with positioning as a “Best in Class” company and aligned with its company’s culture and values so that company is favorably positioned within business and financial

• Manage, with support of internal content owners, the external company website, including its lead the development and execution of a social media strategy (for all audiences).

• Serve as trusted communications advisor to the CEO and other company executives. Prepare speeches and talking points as needed for external communication.

• Manage external communication resources and external public relations

• Manage Community Impact program communications (internally and externally).

• Work in collaboration with the Legal Department and others to prepare certain reports, quarterly, annually.

• Lead development and implementation of crisis response communication, if/as needed, from messaging through communication response and media coverage/management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of corporate communications experience within multi-national public companies.
• Demonstrated skills in translating business strategies to comprehensive external and internal communication strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in the command of superior English language skills to construct, edit and enhance communications materials from/to various internal and external sources
• Demonstrated ability to understand multiple, diverse stakeholders, anticipate impact of company actions on corporate reputation, and translate complex issues into clear, simple and consistent messages and Act as advisor on company reputation, values and culture.
• Direct experience addressing and persuading multiple stakeholders through various media, positioning messages according to the distinct needs of each constituency and ensure messages are accurate, polished and of a quality and tone consistent with the company’s leadership and culture. Effectively leverage social media.
• Experience building and leading internal communications and working collaboratively with a broad range of internal partners in a large, geographically dispersed
• Proven ability to significantly influence internal and external stakeholders using a thoughtful communication plan to align people or
• Functional communication skills in key areas such as public relations, speech writing, and community
• Brand management, channel management and crisis communication management

The primary focus of this position is to assist the tax department with the preparation and review of the tax provision calculations. Other duties will include providing support for the corporate tax returns, federal filings, federal and state audit support, and managing fixed assets.

Duties & Responsibilities:                                                                                                                      

Provide support regarding the consolidated financial statement impact and tax accounting by;

• Preparing quarterly and year-end provision calculations.
• Preparing estimated payment calculations including both federal and state.
• Providing/reviewing support for process improvements and other special projects.

Provide tax compliance support for the U.S. federal, states and foreign tax returns by;

• Preparing Federal form 1120 and related filing (including forms 5471, 8858, 1065 and 1118)
• Preparing various state returns.
• Analyzing the tax code, regulations, and law, review of accounts and documentation, as well as computation of tax liabilities, interest, and penalties.
• Coordinating various tax audits with the IRS.

Provide support regarding fixed assets by;

• Working closely with accounting to synchronize tax depreciation calculations and reports.
• Preparing monthly updates to the tax fixed asset system.
• Preparing monthly book/tax fixed asset reconciliation.

Supervising corporate tax associate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or industry
• CPA certification is preferred but not essential
• Excellent organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
• Experience with OneSource & BNA Fixed Assets is preferred

Summary of Position:

This detail-oriented position will assist with the Company’s closing and financial reporting processes including support of the Company’s SEC US GAAP, annual proxy, IFRS, statutory reporting and related audit and reporting requirements. The Financial Reporting Accountant will report directly to the Manager of External Financial Reporting.

 Duties & Responsibilities:                                                                                                             

• Assist with month-end closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare schedules for SEC US GAAP, annual proxy,  IFRS and statutory accounts
• Responsible for XBRL tagging
• Prepare management reports and variance analysis
• Assist with fixed asset accounting
• Prepare audit-related schedules
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations
• Become a power user of the Company’s reporting tools to improve Financial Reporting team’s efficiency and provide ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Special projects and analysis as required

Qualifications/ Skills & Experience: 

• Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of experience (exposure to SEC reporting required)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment
• Highly organized, attentive to detail and able to multi-task
• Initiative and a self-starter

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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the activities of the accounting department to ensure that information is prepared accurately and in accordance with applicable GAAP and Company policies and documented procedures.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of potential issues.
• Assists in the formulation of cost accounting systems and procedures to accurately reflect the operations and status of the Company and assist management in directing and controlling operations.
• Leads audit coordination with internal and external auditors for the division.
• Leads in the preparation of the month-end and year-end closing processes ensuring that the process is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Prepares monthly and year-end financial reports based on information finalized in month-end and year-end closing. Performs analytical and benchmarking procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Reviews company financial statements for accuracy, and as required, seeks clarification from management of operational units on accounting data discrepancies.
• Ability to complete the tasks for each accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, project accounting, tax and treasury. Constantly monitors accounting group to ensure proper education and training and implements a plan for cross-training all departments.
• Day to day accounting tasks which include reviewing and approving reconciliations, journal entries, maintaining the chart of accounts, monitoring cash flow and continuous process improvement of all tasks.
• Oversee the accounting department
• Preparation of divisional budget annually.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A B. S. Degree in Accounting is required with a minimum of 8 years experience in all Accounting functions with an emphasis in Construction Cost Accounting and Percentage of Completion revenue recognition on long-term fixed-price contracts.
• Experience with computerized financial systems in a construction or manufacturing environment is required.
• CPA required. SEC and Big 4 experience is preferred.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Finance Leader is a key business partner to the Automation Business and is expected to develop and execute the strategy to grow a profitable business. This is a strategic role and the primary area of responsibility is to support the business and ensure the financial integrity of the company. The Finance Director is responsible for Financial Planning & Analysis and oversees Controls.

Director Financial Planning & Analysis Key Responsibilities
• Participates as part of the leadership team in the development of the corporation’s strategy. Creates Company’s extended financial plan
• Develops and designs strategic financial analysis projects
• Develops and manages the preparation of annual operating budgets and/or periodic financial reports; brings strategic insights to the leadership team based on analysis of budgets and financial reports
• Develops, designs and manages the implementation of forecasting models
• Develop and sustain entity level control
• Ensure the financial statements are substantial and supported by a robust internal control system and environment
• Identifies to management potential areas of opportunities and risk
• Conducts research and analysis on advanced issues
• Drives and contributes to the department’s continuous improvement culture
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters
• Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and records complex financial information
• Reviews and interprets balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Identifies control weaknesses, communicates to management, and operates in a lead capacity in making remedial changes to tighten and enhance controls and mitigate risk
• Provides input into the modification and improvement of accounting systems to ensure adequate recognition of financial transactions
• Drives and contributes to the department continuous improvement culture
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters
• Other duties as required

Director Financial Planning & Analysis Job Specific Skills/Essential Functions
• Ten or more years of relevant experience required. Experience in the oil and gas industry preferred.
• Strong business acumen and an in-depth understanding of the marketing and financial implications of new opportunities.
• Great team builder with proven track record for hiring, developing and promoting people into bigger roles.
• Experience working within a matrixed operating environment as well as in a strategic consulting or senior staff marketing role.
• Excellent broad-based business thinker who can collaborate effectively with peers and executive functional and senior business line leaders.
• Experience managing in a matrixed and lean culture that continuously prioritizes growth as well as operational excellence.
• Exceptional leadership skills, energy and teaming capability; the ability to lead and motivate, share vision, inspire and rally colleagues.

Director Financial Planning & Analysis Education and Experience Requirements: 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present, persuade, and collaborate at the leadership level.
• Excellent math and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, and Oracle or other ERP systems.
• Thorough knowledge of finance system operations and capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree, MBA or Master’s Degree preferred.

Sr. Financial Systems Analyst JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist team’s coordination with IT, Finance and Accounting departments to meet business needs
• Perform daily Longview operations (i.e. user security, symbol updates, period rollovers, etc.)
• Perform daily Cadency operations (i.e. user account maintenance/loads, user security, )
• Assist in maintaining database integrity through data validations and maintenance testing
• Contribute to process improvements in Longview & Cadency environments
• Manage Longview for Excel based Budget and Forecasting Templates alongside Corporate FP&A
• Provide user technical support across the global organization as needed
• Provide periodic training to new/intermediate users as needed
• Maintain documentation of system processes, reports, and system functionality
• Performs SharePoint maintenance activities
• Special projects as needed

Sr. Financial Systems Analyst KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS – FIRST EIGHTEEN MONTHS:

• Achieve a robust understanding of companies systems and processes, using Longview and Cadency
• Timely and effectively assist users with technical questions and troubleshooting requests
• Perform maintenance in Longview and Cadency’s production environments
• Assist with Cadency rollout processes
• Lead 1-2 key projects aligned with overall group and company’s vision

QUALIFICATIONS- SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Financial Information Systems
• Minimum 4-5 years corporate accounting and/or financial analysis experience
• Proficient use of MS Office (expert in Excel} required, and knowledge of VBA a plus
• Understanding of accounting processes coupled with financial systems knowledge preferred
• Strong aptitude for applications and systems; Longview, Oracle, or Trintech Cadency experience a plus
• Must be results driven, possess strong analytical skills, and build collaborative relationships

Overview: 

Prepare monthly Joint Interest Billing (JIB) and Cash Calls
• Analyze and calculate allocation of operator expense and overhead to partners
• Prepare revenue, UOP depletion, DD&A, Capitalized Interest, and other monthly entries
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing
• Perform various account reconciliations monthly
• Review and prepare all monthly accruals
• Perform operating expense variance analysis and reporting for corporate
• Ensure timely and reliable financial closing / statutory reporting
• Assist management in preparing annual budgets; external and internal
• Ensure invoice entries are posted correctly and accurately according to Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) and Joint Operating Agreements (JOA)
• Ensure that all obligations and reports are in compliance with PSC
• Process aging report and manage the account receivables and account payable
• Ensure all local taxes process are in compliance with Gabonese Law
• Assist and coordinate in JIB audits
• Liaise with Project and coordinate accounting/finance support project activities
• Maintain and review accounting procedures, processes and make improvements when necessary
• Ensure group reporting meets requirements and compliance to statutory audit and corporate taxation
• Supports Financial Controller in miscellaneous projects and ad-hoc business needs

Industry News and Updates:

Based on the activity we’ve had this past quarter, CFS is in for a very busy 2018 both locally and nationally. I am excited to report that the Houston economy is on the upswing! We have been very busy assisting hiring managers as they add additional headcount, a large number of which were replacements of positions that were previously eliminated in the last few years. Also, several of our clients have been supplementing their additional workload with temporary workers due to increased business. All of this is great news for our local economy and job market.

Here are some highlights from the Greater Houston Partnership and The Perryman Group:

• Oilfield services added 3,500 jobs in the past 12 months
• Manufacturing added 4,800 workers – the driving force behind this has been linked to drilling activity
• The construction sector added 3,700 workers – majority of these are tied to Harvey
• Unfortunately, some oil & gas firms are still restructuring – approximately 2,200 workers were laid off in the past 12 months
• Rig counts have increased by more than 100 since this time last year
• Capital Investment is UP
• Texas population is expected to grow by more than 2M in the next 5 years – these new Texans will need housing, healthcare, retail services, etc.
• Last but not least: The Texas economy is projected to outpace the nation over the next 5 years! 

CFS Resource for Hiring Managers: Interview Guide

Local Statistics:

• National Unemployment Rate: 4.4 (last year 4.9)
• Houston Unemployment Rate: 4.7 (last year 5.7)
• Labor Participation Rate: 62.9% (last year 63%)
  • January 2007 66.4% Highest / September 2015 62.3% Lowest
• Manufacturing Index: 55.6 (last year 5.2) 
• Oil Rig Count: 991 (last year 789)
• Price of Oil: $65.59 (last year $53.36)

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The Finance Director will lead a team focused on the revitalization of affordable-housing in the greater Houston area. The Finance Director reports to the Executive Director and will be responsible for the financial management, accounting and risk systems.

Duties of the Finance Director

• Preparing budgets and financial reports
• Reviewing expenditures for compliance with contracts
• Maintenance of insurance policies
• Supervising Asset Manager responsible for oversight of rental housing portfolio
• Providing oversight for technical operating systems (IT, telephones and office equipment)
• Administering employee benefit plans including health care coverage and Avenue’s 401(k) plan

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent people skills, experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary and diverse team
• Resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems
• Effectiveness in leading professionals in finance and accounting
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Avenue’s mission and values.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multitask while also being highly detail-oriented.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (MA/MBA preferred) in Business, Management, Accounting, or Finance. CPA preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of five years in financial management and accounting, preferably in the non-profit sector, including budgeting, reporting, audit, and compliance.
• Computer Skills: Ability to work with IT staff to implement new systems to increase efficiency.

Our client is an innovative healthcare company located in North-Houston. They have over 1000 employees, operate in 6 states and are focused on providing greater access to healthcare for the communities it operates in. This is a relatively new company in rapid-growth mode.

Accounting Analyst Duties

• Assists Directors in reporting maintenance
• Develops and maintains internal and external reporting methods
• Leads monthly revenue recognition process
• Researches variances & unusual items on the income statement
• Other financial data analysis

Accounting Analyst Requirements

• 3+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Public Accounting required

Why work here?

• Rapid growth opportunities
• Family Culture
• Complex corporate structure (new challenges)
• Monthly recreational activities
• Culture Clubs
• Health programs
• Direct exposure to Board/Directors

Our client is over a 50-year-old publicly-traded Oilfield Services company. They operate internationally in over 70 countries and serve major fortune 500 clients. This is a highly-exposed position with rapid growth and rotation opportunities. The company boasts strong tenure across the company an provides constant training & development. Subsidized study programs for post-graduate and certification efforts are provided.

Duties:

• Reviews financial Data for the assigned business unit and region
• Detailed account analysis supporting data and reconciliations
• Analyzes operational results including financial statements and financial schedules
• Proposes improvements of system methodology and process review
• Assists in special projects as needed
• Lease guidance support
• Flash forecasting

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of accounting experience
• Accounting or Finance degree
• Oracle is a plus
• Self Starter/Personality