• Own the financial strategy for an entire geography — real impact, real accountability • Direct access to senior leadership and the ability to influence commercial and operational decisions • Lead a capable regional finance team with room to mentor, develop, and shape future leaders • Join a project‑based, industrial services/engineering environment where your expertise is deeply valued • Opportunity to drive process improvement and automation across finance operations • High visibility in strategic planning, risk management, and business performance discussions • Work with modern finance systems and deepen your experience in project accounting and multi‑location operations • Strength, stability, and career growth within a global, well‑governed organization
Key Responsibilities for the Regional Finance Director
• Own P&L and balance sheet performance for the region • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles • Oversee month‑end close and ensure accurate, timely reporting • Maintain statutory compliance, governance, and internal controls • Manage working capital, cash flow, and capex oversight • Lead, coach, and develop the regional finance team
Qualifications for the Regional Finance Director
• Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, or CIMA) • 5+ years in a senior finance role within a regional or multi‑site environment • Experience in industrial services, engineering, or project‑based operations
Seat at the table with CEO, commercial, and contracts teams—direct influence on strategic decisions • Recently completed a major acquisition with more coming—be part of growth and integration strategy • Small, lean-and-mean team where you’ll wear multiple hats and make a big impact • Opportunity to shape financial systems and processes for future growth • Build and lead a high-performing accounting team • Half-day Fridays for better work-life balance • Clear path to partnership for high-performing leaders
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all accounting operations for crude oil and NGL activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency • Develop and implement accounting policies, internal controls, and best practices • Collaborate with commercial and contracts teams on deal structures, pricing, and revenue recognition • Supervise month-end and quarter-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting • Manage royalty accounting and tax preparation for compliance and accuracy • Provide strategic insights to executive leadership on acquisitions, budgeting, and forecasting • Mentor and expand the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred) • 10+ years of progressive oil & gas accounting experience, including leadership roles • Expertise in crude oil and/or NGL accounting processes • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong ERP experience • Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce.com a plus) • Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking abilities
Why Consider This Operational Accounting Manager Role:
Leadership Opportunity – Oversee and lead the Accounting and Customer Service teams, driving operational excellence and financial accuracy across a growing organization.
Strategic & Hands-On – Balance high-level financial strategy with day-to-day accounting and client service oversight.
Process Improvement – Identify and implement process enhancements to improve accuracy, timeliness, and team efficiency.
Comprehensive Benefits – Full medical, dental, and vision insurance, great PTO and holiday package, 401(k), and additional insurance offerings.
Close-Knit, Collaborative Culture – Work in an intimate office environment with a “tiny but mighty” team where partners have an open-door policy and leadership is approachable.
Key Responsibilities of the Operational Accounting Manager:
Direct and manage the Accounting and Customer Service Department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting
Lead, coach, and develop department staff to ensure accountability, professional growth, and high performance
Review financial packages including reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support client decision-making
Coordinate annual audits, reviews, and tax filings with external partners
Ensure accurate and timely billing, collections, and vendor payments
Oversee banking relationships, including account setups, transfers, and reconciliations
Qualifications of the Operational Accounting Manager:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
Proven leadership and team management skills with a record of building high-performing teams
Our client is a rapidly growing, nationally recognized organization adding a Senior Accountant to support its expanding financial operations.
This position reports directly to accounting leadership and offers high visibility and meaningful ownership of the general ledger and financial reporting.
The firm is in a period of strong growth, which creates excellent long‑term stability and room for advancement.
A collaborative, mission‑driven culture where team members are known for being supportive, professional, and committed to excellence.
Opportunity to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and help shape the future of the accounting function.
Varied, engaging work touching every facet of the accounting cycle—ideal for someone who loves ownership, autonomy, and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accurate recording of all transactions and compliance with GAAP.
Lead or support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
Prepare financial statements and perform variance analyses to support management decisions.
Assist with audits, tax preparation, and compliance with internal controls and regulations.
Collaborate with AP, AR, Payroll, and Finance teams while supporting process improvements and ERP enhancements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with 5–8 years of accounting experience, including general ledger and financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, advanced Excel skills, and expertise in account reconciliations.
Senior Accountant Compensation: $85,000 to $100,000 base
Why Consider This Senior Accountant Role:
Collaborative, Supportive Team – employees consistently highlight the company’s welcoming environment and strong team dynamics. You’ll work alongside considerate leaders and coworkers who value teamwork.
Career Growth and Development – this organization believes in promotions from within!
Inclusive, Solution-Oriented Culture – your ideas matter here. Employees are encouraged to contribute to solutions, not just complete tasks
Comp Package – Competitive base salary, performance bonus, comprehensive medical benefits, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, and generous PTO.
High-Impact Portfolio – Own full-cycle accounting for a 10–12 property retail real estate portfolio, giving you true deal-level and asset-level exposure.
Leadership Visibility – Work directly with the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer on reporting, budgeting, and investor deliverables.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant:
Prepare monthly financial statements for a portfolio of 10–12 commercial retail properties
Review and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
Perform daily and monthly cash and investment account analysis
Support audits, tax preparation, and lender and partner reporting
Coordinate annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
Prepare cash flow analysis, investor distributions, and quarterly investor reporting
Support CAM recoveries, 1099s, and sales tax filings
Assist with K-1 preparation and distribution
Support construction draws and special projects as needed
Qualifications of the Senior Accountant:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited university. CPA license preferred but not required.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with Yardi a plus
Commercial real estate accounting experience (retail property exposure preferred)
About the Company: You’ll be joining a global manufacturing leader in the chemical and materials space — a publicly traded Houston‑headquartered organization. This company operates worldwide and is known for strong engineering, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and safety.
What you’ll do: – Lead internal control and compliance audit work (SOX, process, vendor, etc.). – Plan, test, evaluate, and document internal controls and risk areas. – Use data analytics (and AI tools) to draw insights and evaluate results. – Draft clear audit findings and recommendations for process improvements. – Present results to audit leadership and business partners. – Support external audit activities and follow up on action plans.
What you need: – Bachelor’s degree — Accounting, Finance, or related field required. – Hands‑on internal controls testing (SOX) experience. – Strong communication, analytical, and reporting skills. – CPA, CIA, CISA or similar progress preferred. – Up to ~30% travel may be required.
Why this role matters: You’ll play a pivotal part in strengthening how risk and controls are managed across the organization — helping drive compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence across a complex global business.
If you’re a finance executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and operational excellence — this is the kind of role that elevates careers. Reporting directly to top leadership, this position offers massive visibility, ownership of the full financial ecosystem, and the chance to lead a global team while shaping the long‑term financial direction of a growing organization.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Direct strategic partnership with the VP/GM — your insights guide major business decisions • Functional exposure to the Segment CFO and regular interaction with senior leadership • Lead and develop a global finance organization across FP&A and multi‑site operations • Full ownership of forecasting, budgeting, financial close, long‑range planning, and analytics • High‑impact involvement in acquisitions (due diligence + integration) and large‑scale initiatives • Up to 25% travel supporting sites and global teams
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Director, Finance:
• Act as the financial business partner to the VP/GM, advising on strategy and financial implications • Lead and mentor the divisional finance team, including FP&A and plant controllers • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual FP&A reporting packages • Lead the long‑term strategic planning process across all functions • Own the annual budgeting process, establishing direction and financial targets • Oversee monthly forecasting, site consolidations, and corporate reporting • Direct the monthly close and lead operating reviews • Ensure US GAAP, IFRS, and internal policy compliance • Partner on pricing strategy, operational optimization, and cross‑functional initiatives
Qualifications for the Senior Director, Finance:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or advanced degree strongly preferred) • 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience • Strong background in manufacturing with multi‑site responsibility preferred • Experience with POC required • Hands‑on, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement • Strong ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, OneStream a plus) • Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills • Willingness to travel up to 25%
If you’re looking for a stable, full-time accounting role where your work truly matters, this is it.
This isn’t just invoice processing — this is full-cycle ownership. You’ll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly across multiple locations while building strong vendor relationships and ensuring financial accuracy.
Why you’ll love it here: • High-impact role with visibility across multiple locations • Collaborative, team-driven office environment • Strong culture built on integrity, accountability, and results • Fast-paced environment that keeps your day moving
Key Responsibilities:
Manage full-cycle accounts payable including PO & non-PO invoices, credit memos, and vendor payments • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies across multiple locations • Review, code, and record company credit card transactions and expense allocations • Maintain vendor files including W-9 documentation • Partner with internal teams and vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing
Qualifications:
3+ years of accounts payable experience with PO systems and GL coding • Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail • Organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Our client, a Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Firm in Central Houston, is seeking a Legal Clerk to join its growing team of attorneys and paralegals.
A candidate should have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills, and be committed to performing an excellent job for clients. The candidate should be highly motivated, able to multitask, handle a high-volume case load, and meet deadlines. Solid experience required for the following duties: drafting correspondence, pleadings, petitions and discovery; document management; knowledge of court rules; scheduling court hearings, depositions, conference calls, assist attorneys with deposition, mediation, focus groups, calendaring, and research skills.
Why work here?
CFS has placed multiple candidates here, earning rave reviews! Glassdoor reviews call this firm “A true family atmosphere, small company environment.” Our candidates have received raises & promotions during their time here!
Preferred experience of the Legal Clerk:
Order medical/billing/other records.
Schedule appointments.
Manage litigation calendars.
Maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records and documents
Schedule travel arrangements.
Assist with reception duties.
Education & Experience:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
A growing construction/manufacturing company is looking for a sharp Financial Analyst to join their team. This role works directly with leadership and has real visibility into operations.
Why our client: • Great work-life balance! • Growth mode. This is a newly created position due to growth. • Work hand in hand with the CFO on a daily basis. • Boots and jeans, in the office 5 days
What you’ll do: • Analyze financial performance & job costing • Build budgets & forecasts • Partner with operations to drive profitability • Improve reporting & processes
What we’re looking for: • 2–5 years of FP&A or accounting experience • Strong Excel skills • Construction or manufacturing experience is a plus
• High‑impact role partnering directly with the CEO and leadership team • Full ownership of business finance, FP&A, KPIs, and strategic financial planning • Ability to build the entire finance framework for a fast‑growing, VC‑backed startup • Oversight of third‑party accounting partners — no heavy transactional workload • Ideal for a finance leader who wants strategic responsibility and hands-on modeling • Clear path into broader finance leadership as the company scales
Key Responsibilities
• Own FP&A, financial planning, KPI development, and performance management • Build dashboards across revenue, margins, burn, CAC, runway, and more • Partner with GTM, Product & Ops to drive insights and guide execution • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling • Support hiring plans, pricing strategy, investment decisions • Oversee accounting partners for month-end close, GL accuracy, and compliance • Prepare financial materials for board and investor discussions
Qualifications
• 5–7+ years in strategic finance, FP&A, or business finance • Strong modeling, forecasting, and KPI experience • Experience in VC-backed or high‑growth environments • SaaS knowledge and comfort with metrics (ARR, CAC, margins, etc.) • Background managing third‑party accounting teams
Are you a strategic and hands-on Accounting Manager looking to make an impact? My Client, a growing leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a proactive financial professional to oversee accounting operations, drive financial strategy, and collaborate with global teams.
What You’ll Do:
Serve as the financial advisor to the CFO, President & CEO
Oversee all accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, GL, cost accounting, and inventory accounting
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and management reporting packages
Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
Develop and monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs)
Manage treasury operations, including detailed cash flow forecasting
Coordinate annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial audits
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax filings in collaboration with tax advisors
Work closely with international teams, including Group Controlling and the Group CFO
Oversee payroll, hiring, and employee benefits administration
What You Bring:
10+ years of accounting and financial management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CPA preferred)
Experience in international business, tax compliance, and transfer pricing (a plus!)
Strong knowledge of SAP ERP, LucaNet, and Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Fluency in English (German language skills a plus!)
Ability to travel quarterly (mostly to Toronto, Canada, Greenbay, WI & Germany)
Join a stable, long-standing Houston-based organization known for its collaborative and supportive culture.
Work-life balance: Standard Monday–Friday schedule with flexible start/end times
Travel opportunities: take business trips to foster client relationships globally!
Career growth: Company encourages professional development and internal advancement.
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, life insurance, and more.
Be part of a close-knit accounting team where everyone’s contributions are valued.
Primary Responsibilities of the Senior Credit Specialist:
Manage a portfolio of strategic accounts, performing credit assessments, collections, and account reconciliations
Evaluate and approve credit inquiries within designated limits of authority
Monitor and adjust credit limits as needed based on financial analysis and customer history
Provide training and mentorship to peers, sharing best practices and supporting professional development
Serve as backup for the Credit Manager when needed
Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure smooth order processing and credit decisions
Qualifications for the Senior Credit Specialist:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent credit/collections experience considered
4+ years of progressive credit and collections experience in a high-volume environment with strong analytical and financial statement interpretation skills
Familiarity with electronic billing systems (EDI, ADP, Oildex). Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, Power Query)
Experience using credit assessment tools (D&B, Experian, High Radius, or similar)
Ability to travel 5–10% as needed for account reviews and meetings
Executive-Level Visibility: Partner directly with the Global Controller and interact regularly with the CFO, CEO, Chairman, and Board on credit risk and reporting matters.
Global Scope: Manage global cash operations and customer credit exposure across multiple international business units.
Strategic Impact: Play a key role in optimizing working capital, managing customer risk, and improving overall financial performance.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Treasury, Customer Service, and international credit teams.
Established Global Organization: Join a stable, industry-leading company with a strong global footprint and long-term growth strategy.
Competitive Benefits Package: Competitive base salary, robust health, welfare plans, 401(k) and Roth options with company match, generous PTO, and employee assistance programs.
Key Responsibilities of the Credit and Accounting Manager:
Oversee global cash collections and disbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with delegation of authority
Review, analyze, and communicate customer credit risk; establish and monitor credit limits
Issue monthly credit performance reports, including AR aging and high-risk account analysis
Perform collection activities and proactively manage outstanding receivables
Prepare and deliver accurate cash forecasts and maintain target cash balances
Support annual planning, forecasting, management reporting, and tax reporting for assigned business units
Partner with international credit counterparts to manage global customer exposure
Post intercompany sales transactions and issue monthly sales reports
Maintain daily global cash logs and ensure timely securitization reporting
Credit and Accounting Manager Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field from an accredited institution. CPA and/or MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in credit, accounting, or financial management
As we move through February 2026, I’m feeling encouraged by the momentum building in the Houston economy. The slowdown we saw through late 2025 hasn’t fully disappeared, but we’ve already had a stronger start to the year compared to last year, which is a welcome change.
Houston Job Market Outlook
Companies aren’t expanding aggressively, but they are backfilling essential roles and making targeted hires tied to revenue, compliance, and operational needs. Job growth remains modest across healthcare, construction, logistics, and professional services, while manufacturing is still soft due to energy volatility.
Another major factor shaping today’s hiring landscape: people simply aren’t switching jobs or relocating the way they used to. Many professionals are choosing stability over movement, staying put longer, and avoiding relocations unless absolutely necessary. This reduced mobility is tightening an already selective market, slowing candidate flow, and making it harder for employers to attract specialized talent.
As bonus season wraps up, we should see a slight uptick in candidate movement — but not at pre‑2023 levels.
What’s Happening in Houston
Unemployment Rate: 4.2% as of December 2025, down from 4.4% in November and holding relatively steady heading into early 2026.
Labor Participation Rate: The national labor force participation rate is 62.5% in January 2026, still well below prior peaks.
Price of Oil: WTI is trading between $66 and $70 per barrel in mid‑February 2026.
PMI: The latest Houston‑area PMI (Dec 2025) shows continued economic growth driven by non-manufacturing activity, while manufacturing remains softer.
Houston Job Market Outlook (2026)
The Greater Houston Partnership forecasts 30,900 new jobs in 2026, reflecting steady but more moderate growth compared to the region’s long‑term average of 50,000 jobs per year. This pace puts Houston on track to reach a record 3.5 million total jobs by the end of 2026, even as national labor market conditions remain softer.
That’s the Q1 update! I’ll keep tracking these trends throughout 2026.
Whether you’re planning to hire, exploring a new search, or just curious about a trend you’d like me to cover, I’m always happy to connect and help however I can.
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