Assistant Controller (looking for public accounting experience) email: dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Assistant Controller for company located on west side of Houston:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare account/bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
  • Produce monthly financial statements
  • Prepare journal entries and record in accounting system
  • Assist with monthly close
  • Calculate various monthly allocations
  • Periodic reviews of job cost data reports and project budget reports
  • Assist accounts payable with researching
  • Prepare updated job cost reports
  • Set up general ledger accounts for new projects
  • Perform operational analysis and financial forecasting
  • Prepare/process and review various weekly/monthly reports

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
  • CPA a must
  • Minimum of 3-5 years accounting experience.
  • Big 4/6/8 big public accounting required and industry experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required and JD Edwards experience is preferred
  • Accuracy, analytical skills and attention to detail are required
  • Strong multi-tasking skills; must manage responsibilities under strict deadlines

Cost Accounting Manager – San Antonio, Texas – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Cost Accounting Manager Jobs in San Antonio, TX – Creative Financial Staffing

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a national leader in the manufacturing field looking to add a Cost Accounting Manager to their team ! The company offers an exciting long term career opportunity to work with a team that offers a friendly, open working environment that fosters teamwork and cross-department collaboration. They also boast a corporate culture that supports open communication, employee recognition, career development, and job satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Leads and controls maintenance of the standard cost system ensuring standards represent actual cost
Maintains open work orders ensuring completed orders are closed timely
Responsible for financial close processes related to inventory, variance analysis and performance trends/reports
>Responsible for the financial controls around physical inventories
Manages and develops team of cost accountants and fosters a team environment
Cultivates a culture of continuous improvement as it relates to cost accounting and recommends; process improvements related to plant operations and financial performance

Senior Accountant

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED FOR THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

4 year degree in Accounting or Finance>
CPA preferred
Cost Accounting
Public Accounting
Big 4 Experience
Solid computer skills
Ideal candidate will have manufacturing industry experience
Attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven management experience
Experience working in an ERP accounting environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Able to manage multiple priorities

SOX Analyst – San Antonio, Texas – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

SOX COMPLIANCE ANALYST Jobs in San Antonio, TX – Creative Financial Staffing

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

My client is the leading expert in their field & is on the Fortune Magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For
The culture is like none other, starting with the way they hire. My client is really looking for the perfect personality fit, with a team member that is a subject matter expert in the field of SOX Compliance.
Customer Service is #1 for this company and they need a team member that is empowered to serve.
Offer great benefits, many perks, and awesome company culture

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

Facilitate full SOX compliance life cycle for both business processes and systems–walkthrough, risk assessment, scoping, implementation, review, deficiency evaluatoin, reporting, and remediation.
Develop key process, system and control documentation
Facilitate report C&A benchmarking
Facilitate Service Organization Control reporting and analysis
Teach internal stakeholders ‘how to fish’ while advising on technical compliance issues
Provide outstanding customer support throughout entire process

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

CPA, CIA, CRMA, and/or CFE
Big 4 experience
Experience with report C&A benchmarking
Experience with evaluations of SOC1 reports
Experience with Oracle EBS, Oracle BRM, and/or Hyperion Financials

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Working knowledge of the SEC’s Interpretive guidance, AS5, COBIT 5, GAIT, PCAOB Alerts, and the COSO 2013 Framework
Problem solver with a desire to learn and take on responsibilities
Adaptable
Ability to think outside the box to find optimal solutions
Ability to thrive in fast paced, evolving environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical compliance issues to any audience
Ability to travel 10-20%
Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related discipline<
SOX auditing or compliance experience<
3-5 years experience

Audit Manager – San Antonio, Texas – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Audit Manager 

Internal Audit Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

My client is a leader in their field with an unwavering long-term focus behind every decision, for the purpose of continued success for the company and its employees. The organization stands for a culture of professional excellence, personal achievement and giving back to the community. The actions of the organization are guided by a deep sense of ethics and a belief in the individual’s potential.

My client is looking to add an Internal Audit Manager to their growing team. This individual would have 6-8 direct reports and would have responsibility for SOX Compliance, Financial Controls, and IT.
Great opportunity for advancement within the company
Competitive pay
Great benefits
Stock options
Matching 401K

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

Manage 6-8 individuals in Financial Controls, SOX, and IT
Audit projects
Schedule audits
Relationship management with process owners

The ideal candidate would have:

Degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA
Background in Insurance related field
Big Four Experience
Client service oriented
Management experience

Hot NEEDS: Accounting & Finance (temp and perm) needs this week! dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Temp and Perm!!!!! Read through and share with your network please!!!!!

  • Senior Accounting and Financial Analyst – DT
  • Financial Controls Manager – company filing IPO – help them become SOX compliant!
  • Senior Inventory Accounting Director – West Houston
  • Payroll Specialist – Temp to HIre – NW (Fallbrook) – 50 to 60K 
  • Tax Senior – Public Accounting – only looking for future partners!!!!!!
  • Financial Analyst – M&A – Greenway Plaza – could be staff or senior level
  • Law Firm Administrator – Montrose area – HR background – must be degreed!
  • Payroll Supervisor – Ceridian – Greenspoint
  • Payroll Manager – Belt & I-10 – Must have Canadian payroll
  • Expatriate Tax Senior – Galleria
  • Senior Corporate Accountant – Big 4 required
  • AP Manager – SW – must have Oracle implementation experience
  • Great Plains implementation Consulting Role!!!!!! The Woodlands!!!!
  • AP Accountant – Temp to Hire – Oil & Gas – Onshore invoices – Billing & Payable
  • Accounting Interns – NEED 2 with prior internship or above 3.0 GPA 
  • HR Manager – Temp to Hire – generalist – northwest Houston
  • Construction Management INTERNS needed for summer
  • JR Accountant with one year of public accounting experience – Temp to Hire

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

JIB / AP Accountant – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

JIB / AP Accountant

Exploration & Production

Why take a JIB / AP Accountant role with this company?

  • Exposure to land, operations and accounting
  • Key part of the AP group
  • Opportunity to take ownership of a growing business segment
  • Ability to join a stable and growing company

What the JIB / AP Accountant  will do…

  • Review JIB cash call application and apply as necessary
  • Act as a problem solver
  • Work with outside operators to resolve JIB issues
  • Prepare outside operator reports

 

What the company needs in a JIB / AP Accountant :

  • High School or college degree
  • 5 + years of experience working with outside operators
  • Working knowledge of JOint Operating agreements
  • Some who strives for excellence and takes ownership

Perks of the JIB / AP Accountant role:

  • Annual bonus
  • Strong medical benefit package
  • 401-K with match
  • Flex time!!!!

Hot Staff & Senior Accountant Openings Houston!!!!! email: dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Senior Corporate Accountant – NW Houston – 75K

Senior Staff Accountant – Pasadena – 55K

Staff Accountant – West Houston – 50 to 60K

Staff Accountant – Northwest Houston – 55 to 62K

Staff Property Accountant – Wooldands – 55K

Operations Accountant – Downtown –  50 to 70K

Senior Accounting Analyst – DT – 90K

Senior Accounmtant – NW Houston – 70K

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

April 2015 Newsletter for Accounting & Finance Professionals in Houston by Diane Delgado LeMaire @ CFS

April 2015

Industry News and Updates
First things first. Please make sure that you have added my new email address to your contacts. It is dlemaire@cfstaffing.com.

With Q1 behind us lets jump right into the update for Houston. I am sure everyone is curious about the oil & gas prices and what impact they are having  on the job market in Houston. I have been in the recruiting industry for almost 14 years and have already been through 2 full blown recessions. 2015 has been an interesting year so far.  I feel like our local economy has taken a hit from the drop of Oil & Gas, but it’s not as severe (knock on wood) as I thought it would be. Some might beg to differ but, let me explain!

Obviously, Houston has been impacted by the depressed prices. Most Exploration & Production companies are not hiring at all. Some are even laying off, but downstream and midstream companies are still hiring. They are actually benefiting from the drop in price. Not to mention the back log of construction projects that are still on the books. We are also seeing increased demand from consumer products based companies (retail, restaurant, healthcare). Houston has gained nearly 570,000 residents in the past 5 years!

Just imagine the resources they will need from housing, healthcare to groceries and cars!

So, is the job market as good as it was last year? The simple answer is no, but there are still a lot of opportunities out there in several other industries outside of “oil & gas”.

Until next time..

Local Statistics:

  • National / Houston Unemployment rate:8/4.3
  • Price of Oil:$56.71(last year $100)
  • Oil Rig Count:1109 (last year 1803)
  • Industries hiring:Manufacturing, Construction, Consumer Products related companies, Real Estate & Homebuilding, Healthcare
  • Positions in demand:Controller, Financial Analyst, Tax, Internal Auditor, Payroll,

Local Searches

NEW!!!!!

– Property Accountant – Staff or Senior

– Treasury Analyst – Heavy Cash Management

– Treasury Analyst – Must speak Spanish

– Treasury Accountant – Must speak Spanish

– Controller – WIP / POC a MUST

– Full Time – Consultant – Transactions Advisory Services – All Levels!!!!

– Full Time – Consultant – Financial Advisory Services – All Levels!!!!!

– Hyperion Financial Analyst – HFM, Hyperion or Smartview experience – 1 to 2 years of experience!!!!

– Staff Accountant – work under 3 amazing controllers and learn from the best!!!!! no more than 2 years of experience needed.

– Internal Audit Manager – Pre-IPO company!

– Sales & Use Tax Accountant – staff and senior

– Payroll Manager MUST have Canadian payroll experience

– Financial Planning and Analysis Manager – HEAVY acquisition based

– AP Manager – SAP experience!!!!!

Still Looking For:

– Controller with domestic & international accounting experience (SEC too!)

– Controller, CPA with SEC

– AP Manager – bringing AP in house!

– Senior Accountant – Corporate accounting

– Director with International and Federal Tax experience – Partnership too

– Senior Auditor (less than 10% travel)

– Operational Auditor – 50% travel

– AP Supervisor – small company, family atmosphere

– Senior Accountant – Oil & Gas – Right hand person to the Controller

– Tax Analyst – Federal & State – Amazing tenure in this group!

– CFO – San Antonio – retail background preferred

– Budget Analyst – banner experience preferred

– Billing Clerk

– AP Clerk MUST speak French

News and Resources

New Openings this week! email: dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Can’t find what you are looking for???? Email me your resume and lets talk about your career goals!!!!

NEW!!!!!

– Property Accountant – Staff or Senior
– Treasury Analyst – Heavy Cash Management
– Treasury Analyst – Must speak Spanish
– Controller – WIP / POC a MUST
– Full Time – Consultant – Transactions Advisory Services – All Levels!!!!
– Full Time – Consultant – Financial Advisory Services – All Levels!!!!!
– Hyperion Financial Analyst – HFM, Hyperion or Smartview experience – 1 to 2 years of experience!!!!
– Staff Accountant – work under 3 amazing controllers and learn from the best!!!!! no more than 2 years of experience needed.
– Internal Audit Manager – Pre-IPO company!
– Sales & Use Tax Accountant – staff and senior

Still Looking For:
– Controller with domestic & international accounting experience (SEC too!)
– Director with International and Federal Tax experience – Partnership too
– Senior Auditor (less than 10% travel)
– Operational Auditor – 50% travel
– AP Supervisor – small company, family atmosphere
– Senior Accountant – Oil & Gas – Right hand person to the Controller
– Tax Analyst – Federal & State – Amazing tenure in this group!
– CFO – San Antonio – retail background preferred
– Budget Analyst – banner experience preferred

email: dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Treasury Analyst – North Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Treasury Analyst 

CASH MANAGEMENT

Why take a Treasury Analyst role with this company?

  • Exposure to multiple business units
  • Key part of finance TEAM
  • Work closely with the CFO and Regional Controllers
  • Opportunity to help create processes and procedures and truly put your mark on this department

What the Treasury Analyst will do…

  • Timely and accurate processing of daily cash and investment transactions, cash forecasting & variance analysis, and daily cash and investment positioning.
  • Monitoring and reporting of all aspects of the cash and investment cycle including payment runs, manual checks and wires, reconciliations and problem resolution
  •  Maintains full control over the cash management / treasury function.

What the company needs in a Treasury Analyst 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field;
  • 3 to 5 years of cash management experience

Perks of the Treasury Analyst role:

  • Great benefits package
  • 401K match
  • Annual Bonus
  • Very visible role!!!!

International Accounting and Tax Director

International Accounting and Tax Director

Why take an International Accounting and Tax Director role with this company?

  • Exposure to executive management
  • Key part of finance team
  • Opportunity to work domestically and internationally
  • Ability to grow within the Accounting Department and/or move to other area of the organization

What the International Accounting and Tax Director will do…

  • Develop and coordinate all federal, state and international tax policies and procedures
  • Perform technical tax reviews and approvals of all S. tax returns, all of which are prepared by outside preparers
  • Develop and coordinate international accounting and finance process and procedures for our non-U.S. offices
  • Optimize processes and systems for timely and accurate reporting and compliance

What the company needs in an International Accounting and Tax Director:

  • CPA license and college degree required
  • MPA or MBA preferred
  • Seasoned accountant with 10 plus years of experience, preferably at a public accounting firm and/or law firm
  • Knowledge of international taxation is a plus
  • High level of proficiency in Excel and the rest of Microsoft Office
  • Experienced in use of tax research tools

Perks of the International Accounting and Tax Director role:

  • Annual bonus of 10 to 20%
  • Strong benefits package
  • 401-K with match
  • Be part of a company with amazing tenure
  • Exposure to all areas of the company’s finance infrastructure

Accounting & Finance Openings Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

– Controller (SEC) – West Houston
– Controller (SEC) – SW Houston
– Controller (SEC) – Katy
– International Tax and Accounting Director – Downtown
– Senior Accountant – oil & gas – Downtown
– Treasury Analyst – oil & gas – Downtown
– Treasury Accountant – oil & gas – Downtown
– Budget Analyst – SW Houston
– Federal & State Tax Analyst – Downtown
– Wealth Analyst – Galleria
– Internal Auditor – GWP – less than 10% travel
– Accounting Assistant – Galleria
– AP Supervisor – GWP
– Auditor – Woodlands
– Sales & Use Tax Accountant – Woodlands
– Hyperion Consolidations Analyst – West Houston
– Staff Accountant – West Houston
– Senior Accountant – NW Houston
– IT Auditor – Galleria
– International Tax Accountant – Public Accounting
– Auditor – Public Accounting

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Treasury Roles!!!!! Must speak Spanish – Houston dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

We have two openings for Spanish speaking Treasury analyst / accountants.

Treasury Analyst
• Heavy cash and bank wires
• Manages domestic and international wires
• Reconcile international accounts
• Communication with international banks
• Collections
• Review credit lines, loans
• Must speak Spanish
•

Treasury Analyst /Accountant
• Same position as above, but more on the accounting side
• Input cash daily
• Balance cash
• Assist with analysis
• Reconcile cash from the treasury standpoint
• Must speak Spanish

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Corporate Controller – Houston, TEXAS dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Corporate Controller

Why take a Controller role with this company?
•Exposure to multiple business units and international locations
•Key part of Management Team
•Opportunity to work domestically and internationally
•Ability to help take the company to the next level. They want to double in size in the next 3 to 4 years.

What the Controller will do…
•Ultimate responsibility for external financial reporting, including all SEC filings and other regulatory reports.
•Oversight of management financial reporting analysis, including monthly variance analysis, discrepancies to expectations, budget and prior periods.
•Oversight of the budgeting and forecasting process, implementation and development of a rolling forecast for improved flexibility and visibility.
•Oversight and coordination of the activities of domestic and international Financial Directors/Controllers and project administration to ensure consistency of procedures, standardization of processes and reporting, and adherence to financial policies and practices.
•Coordination with internal and external auditors on the design and maintenance of the Company’s system of internal controls over financial reporting.
•Coordination of activities with various departments and divisions as necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the organization.
•Provide financial participation and input in strategic initiatives, activities and ad hoc projects as required.

What the company needs in a Controller:
•Certified Public Accountant
•12+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
•Well versed in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
•Hands on experience with managing Financial Reporting
•Hands on experience in corporate accounting and operations
•Strong communication and leadership skills

Perks of the Controller role:
•Bachelor degree in accounting, advanced degree preferred
•Annual bonus & Equity
•Strong medical benefit package
•401-K with match
•2 to 4 international trips a year

Keywords: Houston, Controller, SEC, CPA, Financial Reporting, Diane Delgado LeMaire, @CPARecruiterHOU

Partnership Tax and International Accounting Director – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Our client is a professional services firm with locations all over the world. They are currently adding a Director to their team. We are looking for someone who maybe got their start in Tax and is now handling international accounting or vice versa. We are also searching for future CFO material. Please email me if you have a CPA and this type of background and are interested in hearing more.

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Brief overview:
• Develop and coordinate all federal, state and international tax policies and procedures
• Engage in review of all non-U.S. tax preparations, prepared both by outside preparers and internally
• Develop and coordinate international accounting and finance process and procedures for our non-U.S. offices
• Supporting the needs of the CFO and department in the performance of special projects and other tasks, as assigned
• Research, analyze, model and evaluate tax impacts on the firm and recommend courses of action

Requirements:
o CPA license and college degree required
o MPA or MBA preferred
o Seasoned accountant with 10 plus years of experience
o Deep knowledge of partnership taxation
o Knowledge of international taxation is a plus
o High level of proficiency in Excel and the rest of Microsoft Office
o Experienced in use of tax research tools

Calling all Financial Analysts – We have 5 openings!!!!! – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Financial Analyst – DT – Oil & Gas – M&A
Financial Analyst – Modeling – FP&A – Galleria
Wealth Analyst – Galleria – CFP required
FP&A Manager – worked directly with CFO – Westchase
Financial Analyst – POC / Project Controls – North Houston
Financial Analyst – Strategic Planning – Greenway Plaza

Email me with any questions.

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

New Positions this Week!!!!!! Accounting and Finance and HR!

List of new openings:

Payroll Specialist – DT
Senior Accountant – Oil & Gas – DT
International Tax and Accounting Director – DT
Financial Analyst – Galleria – Heavy Modeling experience required
Budget Analyst – Galleria
Benefits and Compensation Manager – Galleria
Sales Tax Accountant – The Woodlands
Financial Planner – Galleria
Accounting Supervisor – Northwest Houston

Email dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

30 of the Most Inspiring Things Anyone Ever Said via www.inc.com BY Bill Murphy Jr.

http://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/30-of-the-most-inspiring-things-anyone-ever-said.html

The start of a new week or a new month–heck, a new anything–brings with it an opportunity. You can either keep doing what you’ve done in the past (whether it’s worked well or not). Or, you can take stock, take charge, and try something new.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a rut, chances are you could use a little bit of inspiration. So, start your day by reading and reflecting on some great pieces of advice like the ones below. They’re among the most inspiring things anyone has ever said.

1. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
–Helen Keller

2. “Do what you can, where you are, with what you have.”
–Teddy Roosevelt

3. “You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one to blame.”
–Erica Jong

4. “It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
–Abraham Lincoln

5. “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
–Maya Angelou

6. “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
–Mark Twain

7. “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.”
–Henry Ford

8. “There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.”
–Roger Staubach

9. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
–Eleanor Roosevelt

10. “There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.”
–Aristotle

11. “Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.”
–Dalai Lama

12. “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.”
–Vince Lombardi

13. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
–Chinese Proverb

14. “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'”
–Muhammad Ali

15. “Life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent of how I react to it.
–Charles Swindoll

16. “It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
–George Eliot

17. “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.”
–Babe Ruth

18. “Retirement planning is like life insurance. It should be viewed as nothing more than a hedge against the absolute worst-case scenario.”
–Tim Ferriss

19. “Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.”
–Seth Godin

20. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
–Albert Einstein

21. “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.”
–Stephen Covey

22. “The secret to success is constancy of purpose.”
–Benjamin Disraeli

23. “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”
–Booker T. Washington

24. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
–Henry David Thoreau

25. “One man with courage makes a majority.”
–Andrew Jackson

26. When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, I used everything you gave me.
–Erma Bombeck

27. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
–Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee

28. “Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s a day you’ve had everything to do and you’ve done it.”
–Margaret Thatcher

29. “Champions keep playing until they get it right.”
–Billie Jean King

30. “It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings.”
–Ann Landers

Staff Business Analyst with SQL and ACCESS – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

• Strength in quantitative analysis, critical thinking, systems knowledge, and innovation.
• Ability to understand and work with multiple products, services, and markets.
• Able to effectively question current practices and pricing structures relative to the market environment and Company objectives.
• Responsive to deadlines, changes in priorities, and a dynamic work environment.
• Must be very detail-oriented, highly organized, and be able to effectively organize/present data.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• A solid working knowledge of PC Applications (especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• A solid working knowledge and familiarity with reporting applications such as Access, SQL, Crystal Reporting, Sales Logix and other similar reporting applications.
• Experience with MAS and Sage software products a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Partner with finance and sales personnel to determine and respond to customer needs.
Additional Duties:
• Additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller.
Education: B.A. or B.S. degree plus 2 to 4 years of related experience and/or training.
Work Experience:
• Prior work experience as a Business Analyst and sales support professional
• Experience in any healthcare or pharmaceutical-related business a plus
Computer Software Skills:
• Outlook
• Word
• Excel
• Powerpoint
• Access