I have a client looking to make their first hire. This is a true start up and we are searching for a CFO with Upstream and Start Up experience. More details to come. Email me at dcd@fittsroberts.com if you are interested in finding out about this role. 

 

Base plus Equity

53 to 63K 

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Provides administrative support to the Corporate Finance & Planning departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare short term borrowing notifications.
• Process certificate of insurance requests.
• Maintain surety bond files.
• Respond to credit applications requests.
• Develop an understanding of the Bloomberg terminal in order to retrieve data needed for various reports.
• Support the cash management function in check printing, mailing, bank deposits, etc.
• Assembles and completes a variety of routine reports and presentations for approval by supervisors, and maintain established files.
• Maintain corporate insurance claim and policy coverage files.
• Type correspondence and reports from rough drafts using word processing software; edits grammar, punctuation, or spelling as needed for supervisor and department personnel.
• Prepares statistical reports and charts; gathers source material for the preparation of reports and presentations; assist supervisor in editing and writing copy.
• Type and prepare slides and graphs in PowerPoint for presentations.
• Arrange schedules and itineraries for business trips; obtain transportation, hotel reservations and handle other necessary details. Prepares expense reports.
• Set up meetings using outlook meeting requests to invite/track attendees; ensure room is available and set up with correct equipment, beverages, etc. Coordinate offsite meetings, including Company sponsored conferences.
• Open, sort, and distribute all incoming mail and direct it to appropriate personnel. Follow through on requests to submit correspondence and documents through overnight mail or courier services.
• Receive visitors and incoming phone calls; respond to routine inquires, and redirect calls or provide routine information requiring a detailed knowledge of the department or section function.
• Perform copying and faxing activities to support department personnel.
• Perform other miscellaneous work as assigned by departmental Managers and Supervisors.

 
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible secretarial experience is required with familiarity of banking, finance, treasury, or corporate financial planning.
• Proficient knowledge and working experience using personal computer equipment and hand held communication devices is required.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite of products.
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and math.
• Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures and their application, with a typing proficiency of 70-75 wpm is essential.
• Ability to keep records and prepare periodic reports from such records is necessary.
• Ability to develop and maintain harmonious work relationships with employees and outside contacts. Ability to effectively work with a wide variety of individuals, including executive management, and the desire to become an integral part of a work team and contribute creatively to its success.
• Effective interpersonal skills in order to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and the ability to use discretion when screening telephone calls and visitors is needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure, and follow through with assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Willingness to accept a work schedule with hourly demands that will vary as departmental workload fluctuates. Ability to work extra hours needed to complete assignments.

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Primary responsibilities include:

Assist in month-end close process for seven companies

Prepare and enter journal entries

Complete bank reconciliations for 13 accounts

Maintain fixed assets in JD Edwards software and reconcile to general ledger

Print various reports for month-end

Complete monthly and quarterly reporting files that are submitted to the corporate office

Setup new jobs in system

Submit positive pay file to bank on daily basis

Submit wire requests

Assist with internal and external audits

Maintain and organize contracts

Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met

Knowledge of Spectrum and JD Edwards software is a plus, not required

 

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

MBA is strongly preferred

2-4 years’ experience in cycle accounting

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles

Knowledge of Microsoft Office with primary focus in Excel

 

Key competencies:

Attention to detail and accuracy

Planning and organizing

Self-starter

Strong multi-tasker

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle multiple projects at a time

Team-player

50% travel – International

Senior Project Accountant

• Prepare or Assist with the proper development of AFE’s

• Create, analyze, review, monitor, comment and track AFE cost reports for all projects owned by the Technical group and ensure compliance with policies and procedures

• Review AFE cost reports from the field and provide feedback to the Projects Accountant to ensure reporting accuracy as well as compliance with policies and procedure

• Lead management with monitoring and ensuring the proper development, execution and timely closure of all AFE projects including raising supplements when required

• Lead management with the development of the Technical Department budget, forecast updates and perform cost monitoring activities by tightly working with the department heads

• Lead management with the development of the Technical Department QBR presentations, New Build Reports and any other presentation or reports upon request and ensure accuracy

• Lead variance reviews for the Technical Department G&A and project costs, researching variance root causes, apply proper accounting treatment and update the outlook/forecast accordingly

• Application of GAAP, internal accounting procedures and best practices in support of structured financial control environment

• Ensure a standardized and effective execution of the project accounting team’s processes and internal controls

• Perform special projects as assigned by management, including process monitoring and close process improvement initiatives; Identify process improvement inefficiencies and suggest potential solutions •

Project Accountant Requirements:

• Project accounting or similar accounting role

• Budget and cost contro

• PeopleSoft and Hyperion

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a concentration in Project Accounting desired.

• Accounting Degree, CPA preferred

• Masters or advanced degree preferred

AR Analyst

Process lockbox cash & manual cash deposits before lead schedules start

Balance cash deposits to General Ledger

Update excel spreadsheet with daily cash 

Credit Memos –spreads

Sales tax write off’s, spread & log

 Release wires

 Work with Customers & Branches to resolve issues as needed

Assist with SOX & Financial Audits as required

 Prepare files according to record retention guidelines (year-end)

Year end requests and adhoc reporting as required

Month-End related duties

Verify that all cash is posted

 Catch up & final processing of all open credit memos

Prepare Credit Memo Report & distribute monthly (end of Week 2)

Prepare month end journal entries

Reclass A/R Trade to Retention

Prepare Lead Schedules

Revenue accruals & detailed explanations

Run monthly aging reports (U.S. & Canada)

　

Job Duties

• Plan and direct the preparation of written disclosures, and management’s discussion, and analysis required with the quarterly and annual financial statements.　 Is also responsible for the coordination and review of all supporting footnotes and other supporting financial information required by  external and internal stakeholders.
• Is primarily responsible for maintaining the relationship between Company, and its external auditors. 　
• Establishes, in conjunction with external auditors, and the Manager of Technical Accounting, the proper disclosure requirements as mandated by GAAP, IFRS, SEC, to insure Copmany is in compliance with all statutory and accounting requirements.
• Is responsible for the interface between Company and Assistant VP of Finance on providing the required financial statement data for presentations for external stakeholders (bankers, debt holders, investors). 　Also responsible for reviewing any documents prepared for consistency with issued financial statements.
• Responsible for the integrity of the Financial Statements, and to insure that the Financial Statements are prepared within most recent requirements of US GAAP, IFRS, and all statutory requirements.　 Is also responsible for the Final Financial Statement agreements with all financial data within SAP, or it　 does not agree, can analyze and provide sound business reasons for any differences.
• Manages all financial reporting requirements as mandated by shareholder.　 This includes the monthly SIFO, and other financial date requirements requested by  shareholder.
• Represent Finance on behalf of Assistant Controller financial Reporting & General Accounting in various meetings when necessary.　

Minimum Qualifications

College Degree (Bachelors Level) Accounting.

CPA; Big 4 public accounting experience.

Experience in drafting financial reports in compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

Strong analytical ability.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Experience in audit process and procedures.

Prioritize work when given multiple projects.

Extensive computer skills: Word and Excel.

 

 

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Job Description:
• Manage state income and franchise tax reporting. This includes, but is not limited to:
o Coordinating preparation of annual filings
o Determination of estimated payment requirements
o Reconciliation of state tax liability accounts
o Preparation of quarterly state tax provision
o Preparation and monitoring of state FIN 48 issues
o Exploring tax planning opportunities to minimize state tax exposure
• Manage domestic transactional tax reporting
o Coordinate sales and use tax filings with the finance organization
o Serve as a technical resource for sales and use tax issues and queries
• Manage all state tax audits (income, franchise and transactional tax)
• Prepare unclaimed property tax reports
• Prepare Heavy Use Vehicle filings
• Manage property tax filings and payments
• Manage property tax audits
• Identify and manage incentive opportunities with state and local government authorities
• Prepare and file all domestic annual returns
• Prepare and file all necessary state registrations and de-registrations
• Assist with other special projects as requested by Director or Tax

Required Skills:
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• CPA or Masters degree preferred
• Big 4 accounting firm experience
• Experience in managing state tax matters
• Strong knowledge of SEC tax reporting requirements
• Hyperion product experience (HFM, FDM) is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to work effectively in a variety of situations
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills

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Job Responsibilities:

Preparing multi-year business plans (income statement, balance sheet, capital and cash flow).

Developing monthly management reporting packages explaining business and financial results, including variance analysis of actual results/forecasts versus plans and prior periods covering operations, financial position and cash flow.

Developing detailed financial models to project future financial and operational performance.

Coordinating with the business units the preparation of Flash results used in the monthly management review meeting.

Tracking and analysis of key performance measures.

Providing periodic and ad-hoc analysis and reporting in support of senior management.

Assisting Executive Management in the preparation of board-of-director, investor, employee and ad-hoc presentations.

Developing new reporting and analytical tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the planning, reporting and close processes.

Performing analysis while partnering with other financial staff to ensure that financial results are accurate and complete.

Providing Tax Department with forecasts to help determine tax liabilities.

Implementing and enhancing Hyperion Planning/Essbase system to meet the needs of Operations and Finance

Maintaining Essbase system

Minimum Essential Qualifications:
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or Engineering

3+ years of Planning, Performance Reporting, Accounting or Financial Reporting experience

Exceptional financial modeling skills (Excel power user); proficient in Word and Power Point

Strong analytical, leadership and influencing skills

Ability to work in a fast paced team-oriented environment and to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build cross functional partnerships, comfortable interacting with all levels of in the organization including senior management

Must be quick learner, self-starter and results-oriented

Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or CPA or CFA

Experience with company-wide planning or reporting processes

Hyperion Planning/Essbase experience

 

 

Job Description:

 

• Manage state income and franchise tax reporting.  This includes, but is not limited to:

 

• Coordinating preparation of annual filings

 

• Determination of estimated payment requirements

 

• Reconciliation of state tax liability accounts

 

• Preparation of quarterly state tax provision

 

• Preparation and monitoring of state FIN 48 issues
• Exploring tax planning opportunities to minimize state tax exposure
• Manage domestic transactional tax reporting
• Coordinate sales and use tax filings with the finance organization
• Serve as a technical resource for sales and use tax issues and queries
• Manage all state tax audits (income, franchise and transactional tax)
• Prepare unclaimed property tax reports
• Prepare Heavy Use Vehicle filings
• Manage property tax filings and payments
• Manage property tax audits
• Identify and manage incentive opportunities with state and local government authorities
• Prepare and file all domestic annual returns
• Prepare and file all necessary state registrations and de-registrations
• Assist with other special projects as requested by Director or Tax

 

Required Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• CPA or Masters degree preferred
• Big 4 accounting firm experience
• Experience in managing state tax matters
• Strong knowledge of SEC tax reporting requirements
• Hyperion product experience (HFM, FDM) is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to work effectively in a variety of situations
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills

 

Highly detail oriented with exceptional follow-up and sense of urgency

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis (Domestic and Consolidated).
• Shareholding (ownership records and transactions).
• Tax reporting to shareholders.
• Corporate tax returns (1120S, Sales tax and Texas Business tax).
• Year-end reporting.
• Participation in the corporate Financial Planning Process.
• Benefit plans reporting.
• Year end audit of financial statements and benefit plans.
• Treasury functions, including banking relationships (includes day-to-day operations, lines and letters of credit).
• Commercial Insurance.
• Company fleet programs.
• Capital Expenditure reporting.
• Special projects including ERP and various system enhancements, implementation of corporate initiatives, and acquisitions.
• Maintenance and/or implementation of internal control policies and procedures.
• Supervision of professionals and Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Commission clerical staff.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Currently sitting in a leadership position
• 10-15 years of progressive experience working in an accounting (financial) environment.
• CPA.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher required.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

 

The Compensation Analyst Administers and provides analytical expertise in the design, administration, and maintenance of companies compensation policies, programs and processes.

· Works on a variety of projects including program design, analysis, administration and implementation of base salary, short-term and long-term incentive compensation programs
· Administers base and variable pay policies, processes and programs
· Develops models and provides recommendations for compensation programs
· Conducts the annual review of pay structures, including but not limited to market analysis, benchmark job calibration and recommends revisions as appropriate
· Counsels, advises, educates and trains employees and managers on all compensation policies, programs and processes
· Leads market survey submissions and conducts analysis of survey results to determine organization’s market relationship
· Consults and advises all levels of the organization on compensation related issues
· Ensures consistency in compensation philosophy
· Develops and reviews salary offers and provides guidance on salary adjustments
· Researches jobs and provides analysis on newly created positions, and the development and documentation for all job descriptions, ensuring compliance and consistency
· Develops communication materials and presentations to employees and managers
· Ensures compliance with all appropriate federal, state and local laws and regulations, both domestically and internationally
· Acts as subject matter expert and participates in the development and implementation of compensation system enhancements
· Assists and supports other HR activities including, but not limited to benefit programs and HRIS initiatives

Compensation Analyst Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline is preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
· 4+ years progressive experience performing compensation analyst work for a mid to large sized multi-national organization.
· Ability to gather and analyze data, compile information, and prepare reports as needed.
· Intermediate to advanced skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software.
· Strong knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse and multi-national community.
· Commitment to customer service and ability to work in team oriented environment.
· Conflict resolution skills

Compensation Analyst Preferred Qualifications
· Oil / Gas industry experience
· Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

· PHR, SPHR or equivalent

Manufacturer is seeking a staff accountant to help our Company through its aggressive organic and acquisitive growth strategies.  Established in Houston in 1965, the Company has had steady, sustainable growth through product and market expansion over the past 45 years.   Now poised for continued growth, this position reports directly to the controller and will be valued member of our team.  This is a great environment for an individual to get hands experience with a variety of accounting tasks and duties in a small company.

Responsibilities:

• Accounts payable – full cycle from invoice entry to payment, and vendor interface.
• Daily Billing – Preparation of daily invoices to our customers.
• Inventory – Assist with daily data tracking of inventory and manufacturing.
• Labor time tracking and reporting for the manufacturing division.
• Purchase order preparation

 

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree preferred, but not required.
• 2-4 years of related accounting experience.

Other Desired Skills:

• Team player
• Works well independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact with other employees, vendors and customers.

Versatile employee with the ability to multi-task.

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Reporter-
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