Food for thought…….

http://www.levo.com/articles/lifestyle/9-things-successful-people-do-right-before-bed?utm_source=PubExchange&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cpc

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1. Private Equity backed company is looking for a leader of their Accounting Department. The position requires a CPA and at least 10 years of accounting experience. The role is located in Conroe.
   • Manage all accounting operations while overseeing the daily activity of 6 people.
   • Lead the monthly and year end close process ensuring timely and high quality financial statements.
   • Manage the preparation of the annual financial audit report working with the Company’s audit firm.
   • Manage cash and credit lines for the Holding company and its subsidiaries.
   • Direct and coordinate company financial planning and budget management functions.
   • Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.
   • Manage the preparation of consolidated financial outlooks and forecasts.
   • Enhance or implement financial analysis in the areas of product line profitability analysis, expense management, contract pricing, project performance and investment decisions. Partner with the operating team to achieve optimal financial results.
   • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
   • Support preparation of tax books and returns for the various locations working with the Company’s tax service providers
   • Support preparation of quarterly board meeting material and prepare required analysis.
   • Ensure compliance with the Company’s credit agreement, related covenants, and reporting.

• Financial Analyst – West Houston
• Accounting Clerk – West Houston – AP & AR
• Cash Management Accountant – Galleria
• Controller – Real Estate – Katy
• Staff Auditor – West Houston – Public Accounting preferred
• Financial Analyst – NW Hosuton – heavy cash flow forecasting
• Senior Auditor – Woodlands – low travel!
• Fund / Investment Accountant – Woodlands, Galleria (2 openings)

7 Success Habits of Exceptionally Productive People By Jeff Haden

Need to get more done? Do what the pros do.

http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/7-success-habits-of-exceptionally-productive-people.html?cid=sf01001

http://www.recruitmentgrapevine.com/article/2015-09-02-2015s-toughest-interview-questions-uk-vs-usa?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=Oktopost-twitter-profile&utm_campaign=Oktopost-Recruitment+Twitter#.VebQ1RpO4oQ.twitter

The toughest job interview questions of the year for both the UK and America have been revealed.

People always prepare for interviews, often by researching the company and preparing answers to typical interview questions. Recruiting companies are now also trying to give their clients the low-down on the latest interview topics to wow prospective employers with.

Glassdoor, the anonymous review site, has created a list of the toughest interview questions in the UK and US.

Joe Wiggins is the spokesman for Glassdoor in the UK. He explained to The Independent the purpose of such questions. “Often it is to see how you react under pressure. It’s to see what happens when the rug is pulled from under you – how do you prepare for the completely unexpected?”

Questions not included on the list were from candidates asked which superhero they would be or their opinion on The Blair Witch Project.

Wiggins added: “The message for candidates is to be prepared for anything and try to practice these sorts of questions, but not to worry too much. No one is going to know the answer to these things.”

The full compiled list by Glassdoor is below.

The ten toughest interview questions in the UK in 2015

1.      “Can you calculate how many tennis balls are used during the course of Wimbledon?” – Accenture

2.      “Estimate the total number of cars in the UK.” – Barclays Investment

3.      “How many calories are in a grocery store?” – Google

4.      “How would you sell a fridge to an eskimo?” – Harrods

5.      “What would you take to a lonely island with you and why?”– Urban Outfitters

6.      “Is Batman a super hero?” – AlphaSights

7.      “You have 17 red and 17 blue balls, and you remove 2 at a time. If the two are the same colour, add in one extra blue ball. They are different colours, add in an extra red ball. What colour is the final ball removed?”– Geonomics

8.      “What cartoon character would you be and why?” – ASDA

9.      “What is the wildest thing you have done?” – Metro Bank

10.  “What was your opinion of the film Blair Witch Project?” – Jefferies & Company

The ten toughest interview questions in the US in 2015

1.      “What would you do if you were the one survivor in a plane crash?” – Airbnb

2.      “What’s your favorite ’90s jam?” – Squarespace

3.       “If you woke up and had 2,000 unread emails and could only answer 300 of them how would you choose which ones to answer?” – Dropbox

4.      “Who would win in a fight between Spiderman and Batman?” – Stanford University

5.      “If you had a machine that produced $100 for life what would you be willing to pay for it today?” – Aksia

6.      “What did you have for breakfast?” – Banana Republic

7.      “Describe the color yellow to somebody who’s blind.” – Spirit Airlines.

8.      “If you were asked to unload a 747 full of jelly beans, what would you do?”– Bose

9.      “How many people flew out of Chicago last year?” – Redbox

10.  “Who’s your favorite Disney Princess?” – Cold Stone Creamery

One of my clients, publicly traded, 700M in annual sales and growing is adding to their team due to a promotion! They are an amazing company who truly believes in team work. I am looking for a new graduate, who is a go-getter and driven and just simply wants to learn and loves to be taught. If they are eligible to sit for the CPA exam that is a huge plus! Internship are great too, but not required. They are hiring for attitude and not experience.

email me at dlemaire@cfstaffing.com for more details

Another great article by Dana Manciagli!  I would add if someone is promoted (see people on the move) that means the COMPANY may have to back fill that role. So, find out if there is an opening!!!! Or if the individual recognized left one company to go to another that means there is possibly an opening at the company they left! Use your business journal in conjunction with LinkedIn to research this further! You will also learn about companies you never even heard about in the journal!

Link: 

http://www.danamanciagli.com/3-key-ways-the-business-journal-can-speed-up-your-job-search/

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5 things to know in Texas energy this week
http://b.scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2015/08/24/5-things-to-know-in-texas-energy-this-week.html?ana=e_du_wknd&s=article_du&ed=2015-08-29&u=glKEt+uVA4SWk8BOTgN7pE+OY41&t=1441025693

The bludgeoning continues as oil prices hit new lows and regulators propose new restrictions on hydrocarbon producers. But no matter to Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Williams Companies Inc. (NYSE: WMB), which got a nod from another potential buyer. Here’s five things to know in Texas energy this week.
▪Ripping the bandaid wide off the oil and gas sector, U.S. crude oil prices fell below $40 a barrel last week for the first time in more than six years. West Texas Intermediate prices for October delivery dropped to $39.86 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange just after noon Central Time on Aug. 21, according to the Wall Street Journal. That alongside Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE: BHI) reporting a nationwide increase in oil drilling rigs by two for the fifth consecutive week drove up concerns about supply.
▪And if the industry didn’t have enough to contend with, regulators are throwing some new emission targets into the mix. Texas Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter is calling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed cuts to methane emissions in the oil and natural gas sector a weapon in the “war on fossil fuels.” Earlier in the week, the EPA said it wants to cut methane emissions from oil wells and natural gas facilities by 40 to 45 percent by 2025 through improved leak detection and capture technology.

▪With tidings like these it’s little wonder that investors are fleeing. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc.(NYSE: BRK) sold off its stake in a few Houston-based energy companies, according to reports. The Nebraska-based firm sold all of its shares in Phillips 66(NYSE: PSX) and National Oilwell Varco Inc.(NYSE: NOV) during the second quarter. Berkshire Hathaway had held nearly 7.5 million shares of Phillips 66 and nearly 1.98 million of National Oilwell Varco, according to Benzinga.
▪At least one company is feeling loved. The Williams Companies Inc. reportedly has garnered the interest of Houston-based Spectra Energy Corp.(NYSE: SE). People familiar with the matter told Reuters that Spectra is “bidding for the whole of Williams,” even though the Oklahoma-based company has a market capitalization about twice the size of Spectra’s. Prospective bidders submitted an initial round of bids in late July, and final bids are due the last week of August, Reuters reports.

▪As one company revels in popularity, another is staring the status of company-non-grata in the face. On the same day that federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Houston-based Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations LLC related to the 2012 rig explosion that left three workers dead, the offshore driller’s creditors also filed a petition to place the company in involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Crude Oil and Commodity Prices
August, Monday 31 2015 – 08:33:04

WTI Crude Oil $45.22 ▲2.66 5.88% 2015.08.30 end-of-day	Brent Crude Oil $50.05 ▲2.49 4.98% 2015.08.30 end-of-day

Source: “Interview Like a Pro” Series – Part 7 Questions to Ask the Interviewer

• Financial Reporting Analyst – DT – public accounting required
• SEC Reporting Analyst – Galleria
• International Tax Accountant (Staff & Senior)
• Director of Revenue Cycle – SW
• AR Staff Accountant – degreed or non degreed – Galleria
• Internal Audit – Staff & Senior – low travel – Woodlands
• Financial Analyst – healthcare
• Accounting Manager – looking for healthcare or insurance background
• Staff Accountant – Galleria
• Internal Auditor – NW Houston & Woodlands – low travel
• Manufacturing Controller – Woodlands
• International Controller – Westchase
• Senior Accounting Analyst – NW Houston
• Internal Audit Manager – West
• Director of FP&A – West
• E&P Auditor
• SAP Controller – SE Houston
• Senior Accounting Manager – multi location exp. required
• HR Manager – WEST
• HR Coordinator – Kirby & 59
• LEAD SEC Accountant
• Junior Auditor – west Houston

Our client is looking for a finance professional with non profit and Blackbaud software experience. The budget for this organization is 20M and the Accounting Manager is in charge of the monthly financials, working with the auditor and tax prepares. This is a very tight knit organization that supports an amazing cause! Please email me for more details.

MUST have Blackbaud experience. 

Work Hours: 

• 8 to 4 M – Th
• Half Day Fridays

My client has never laid off during an oil & gas downturn and they are currently hiring someone for their Reporting & Analysis Group. This is a very unique role in that it combines Analysis and Accounting (50/50) split. The ideal candidate will have a few year of corporate accounting experience out of another oil & gas company or come directly out of public accounting. This role is heavily involved with Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting and Management Reporting. This is a VERY visible role in the Accounting & Finance department. Some of the duties include: Financial Modeling, Investor Reporting, Budgeting, accurals, Audit Assistance, Management Reporting.

Requirements: 

• Accounting or Finance Degree Required
• CPA a plus
• Public Accounting a Plus
• Advanced EXCEL a MUST
• Cash Flow Forecasting experience a MUST

Well the market conditions in Houston are not quit the same as in the UK, but this is still a good article. The market in Houston is still good, but it is not as great as it was last year. Oil & Gas companies are definitely hurting and probably will be for the rest of the year. 

Link to Article: 

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Our client is looking to add a staff accountant to their team. This company is in the oil & gas industry, BUT in a situation where they are not impacted as much by the price of oil & gas!!!!! They offer a generous benefits package, including 401K. The work schedule can also be flexible (7 to 4 or 8 to 5 or 9 to 6). Minimal overtime is required. The last person we placed in this role was promoted to the next level really quickly! We are looking for a go-getter and someone who truly shows initiative. The client is also going to be going through a software implementation in the fall.  Lots of exciting things happening!!!!!

Lastly, my client will look at someone with more experience in lieu of a degree. Please email me for more details. dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Here are some more details:

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for analyzing the daily inventory reports and monitoring all inventory transactions for all locations. This position also determines the cost of all incoming product, the billing on all sales, and assists the Accounting Managers with monthly closing and preparation of monthly accounting reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track inventory and costs
• Process all  billing and reports
• Assist with month end and accounting reports related to monthly sales, variance analyses, and other reports as needed
• Complete all other duties and special projects as assigned

Healthcare experience required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understands commercial insurance payers and provides guidance on maximizing reimbursement
• Establishes procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and collection of accounts receivable and ensures adherence to standard operating procedures
• Ability to forge effective working relationships with other members of the leadership team, and with direct reports.
• Reports reimbursement trends and global concerns to senior management to ensure corrective actions and mitigation of future occurrences.
• Demonstrates experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and developing corrective action plans for problems within revenue cycle operations.
• Ability to effectively influence change.
• Knowledge of all functional areas of the revenue cycle, including charge capture, productivity review, health information management, information systems.
• Ability to establish and utilize performance measures throughout the revenue cycle process.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Leads/drives effort to collect commercial insurance claims through effective verbal and written communications with payers.
• Utilizes performance measures to assess the functional areas that impact the revenue cycle.
• Educates functional areas as to their impact on revenue cycle performance measures.
• Leads process reviews to improve quality, efficiency, effectiveness of revenue cycle activities.
• Reviews departmental performance to ensure efficient, proper, complete collection of earned revenues.
• Provides departmental direction and supervision, including a vision for future direction of the department.
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maximizes use of technology to improve data quality, timely collections, consistency of service and competitive advantage.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to improve the functionality of billing and collections functions.
• Leads the process to systematically evaluate, monitor, and report on regulatory compliance related to the revenue cycle.
• Establishes and utilizes an account denial process to monitor, and minimize payer denials.
• Coordinates with all audits/auditors the activities related to the department.
• Completes timely staff appraisals.

Another great article by Will! A few things to add: 

1. Please, please, please create a professional email address! 
2. Make sure change your objective to fit the job you are applying for! Although,  it is much easier and efficient to use a summary section. Ultimately, I know your objective…..its to get the job!
3. Don’t forget your software section! If you have advanced Excel skills….list them! Do you know the version of SAP you are working with? The modules? 
4. You have less than 10 seconds to capture someones attention. Your resume is a marketing piece. Make is look good and most of all make it unique! It shouldn’t look like it came out of a box. 

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The Most Important Stories In Business & Economics Today

Early Monday in the US, global stocks are getting crushed as China panic reaches a fever pitch (China stocks -8.5% today). The S&P 500 is indicated -3.1%, and oil futures are indicated -3.8%. Here are the top global business stories for today, August 24, 2015.

China’s Black Monday Sends Panic Wave Rippling Across Global Markets. Global shares screamed lower Monday with China’s Shanghai composite index suffering its biggest one-day fall since 2007 to close 8.5% lower as investors shaken by last week’s sell-off on Wall Street and fears over China’s slowing economy unloaded shares. US index futures signaled losses will cascade in the world’s biggest stock market as Nasdaq futures were halted after hitting the circuit breaker down 5%.

China OKs Pension Funds To Pour $97B Into Market. China on Sunday allowed pension funds managed by local governments to invest in the stock market for the first time, potentially channeling hundreds of billions of yuan into the country’s struggling equity market.

No Fed September Rate Hike? The Federal Reserve is likely to leave short-term interest rates near zero at its September policy meeting, according to a newly released survey of business economists. The market turmoil only solidifies that consensus.

Euro Strengthens To $1.15 For First Time Since February. The euro strengthened to $1.15 for the first time since February and the yen also rallied as most traders stopped believing the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month.

OPINION: Why The Bear Of 2015 Is Different From The Bear Of 2008. It’s tempting to see similarities in this global stock market mini-crash and the monumental meltdown that almost took down the Global Financial System in 2008-2009.

Amid The Carnage, Vultures. After this earthshaking selloff, several market strategists are already calling for a bounce—and looking out for potential opportunities amid the wreckage.

One Of Wall St’s Biggest Bulls Throws In The Towel. For years, Piper Jaffray has been one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street, and with good reason. This week, though, amid market carnage not seen since the financial crisis, the firm has decided it’s seen enough.

Apple Still Seeing Strong Growth In China. CEO Tim Cook said this morning: “I get updates on our performance in China every day, including this morning, and I can tell you that we have continued to experience strong growth for our business in China through July and August.”