FP&A Manager – Central Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Responsible for assisting the CFO (and Controller) in various areas of accounting including, but not limited to, forecasting, acquisition analysis, customer/product/vendor related analyses, salesperson related analysis, employee related analysis, accounting/financial research and other accounting functions.

Essential Job Functions

  • Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly forecasts
  • Key coordinator of budget process and multi-year forecasts
  • Analysis of bi-weekly payroll
  • Be assigned other special projects, as required – see potential projects

Potential Projects

Forecasting Related:

  • Annual Budget
  • Reporting for Board Books – quarterly
  • Forecasting – monthly / weekly
  • Discussion with sales as to timing

Acquisition Related:

  • Evaluation of prospects
  • Coordination of quality of earnings audit
  • Coordination of valuation review
  • Integration

Customer Related:

  • Contract reviews – new, amendments
  • Pricing analysis
  • Customer profitability
  • Pricing for proposals
  • Business review analysis

Product Related:

  • Product profitability
  • New product analysis and pricing

Vendor Related:

  • Review of contracts and evaluation of relationships/costs – inventory, other cost of sales, leases, subcontractors, treatment vendors
  • New location office space and truck leases

Salesperson Related:

  • Commissions – calculations and program design
  • Productivity analysis

Employee Related:

  • Staffing analysis – overtime, productivity
  • Annual comp reviews
  • Review of health costs and annual programs

Other:

  • Annual insurance renewal – applications, cost analysis

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience in a public company environment; CPA a plus but not required
  • Solid knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with SEC rules and regulations, a plus.
  • Highly detail-oriented and organized in completion of tasks.
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines
  • Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
  • Ability to act cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management, to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage well through complex issues.
  • Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation.
  • Proficiency with all Microsoft applications; experience with MAS, a plus
  • Experience with forecasting and budgeting.

Division Accountant (Small Company) – Northwest Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Division Accountant Opportunity

Creative Financial Staffing has recently partnered with a privately held engineering company with international headquarters. The company is growing and bring Accounting in-house. Are you ready to join this incredible team?

About the Division Accountant Opportunity:

  • The company has been in business for over 25 years!
  • Business is experienced tremendous growth.
  • The industry is stable and not going anywhere.
  • Global presence. Family feel!
  • An industry leader in what they do.

Perks of the Division Accountant role?

  • Visible role. Report directly to Group Finance Manager and Plant Operations Manager
  • Be responsible for everything finance-related for a division!
  • Competitive Compensation Package & Equity
  • Laid-back and collaborative
  • This position is required to go into the office. Office hours are 7 to 4 pm!
  • Great northwest location close to 290 / Beltway.

Overview of the Division Accountant role:

  • Prepare journal entries
  • General ledger
  • Monthly closing and preparation of monthly management pack report
  • Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
  • Administer Accounts Receivable, from invoicing to payment reminders monitoring
  • Administer Accounts Payable
  • Bank transfers preparations
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Monitor bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
  • Fixed assets
  • Payroll journal entries
  • Petty cash bookkeeping and reconciliation
  • Complete Credit Applications.
  • Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process.

Preferred Qualifications for the Division Accountant:

  • Bachelor’s in accounting preferred
  • Experience with working in smaller company or division
  • QuickBooks experience
  • Experience with Engineering companies preferred
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics

Division Senior Accountant – NW Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Division Senior Accountant Opportunity

Creative Financial Staffing has recently partnered with a publicly traded global company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company is growing and adding a Senior Division Accountant to their team. Are you ready to join this incredible team?

About the Division Senior Accountant Opportunity:

  • The company has been in business for over 40 years!
  • Global presence. Family feel!
  • Amazing tenure! Many employees have been there for more than 10 years!
  • Company has over 1700 employees worldwide!

Perks of the Division Accountant role?

  • Visible role. Report directly to Accounting Manager & Corporate Assistant Controller
  • Be responsible for everything finance-related for a division!
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Laid-back and collaborative. This team likes to have fun!
  • This position is required to go into the office 3 days a week.
  • Great northwest location close to 290 / Beltway.

Overview of the Division Senior Accountant role:

  • Ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, leases, tax transactions, etc.)
  • Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.)
  • Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial close for division
  • Accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting
  • Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
  • Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals.
  • Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparing and reviewing cost center analysis for month end purposes, making any necessary adjustments
  • Intercompany Accounting
  • Support external and internal audits

Preferred Qualifications for the Division Senior Accountant:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • 5 plus years of GL Accounting experience
  • Publicly traded and privately held company experience
  • SOX / Internal Controls knowledge
  • CPA a huge plus, but not required.
  • Experience in a Manufacturing environment
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management and organization skills
  • Independent and self-motivated. Ability to balance a hands-on role with decision making responsibilities as required of the position.
  • Problem-Solver

Corporate Assistant Controller / Director SEC – Publicly Traded Company – SW Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

About the Company and Opportunity:

  • Outgoing, Friendly and Family oriented Company
  • Very visible role reporting to VP Controller
  • We have worked with this company for over 15 years with multiple successful placements!
  • An international publicly-traded company that Conducts business in over 20 countries
  • Convenient location in Southwest Houston
  • Core hours are 9 to 4 pm
  • Currently on a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office
  • The company offers a wide array of services & they pride themselves on providing the highest excellent in service
  • They offer excellent benefits, including 401K, team member discounts, company-paid healthcare, career advancement, flexible spending account, and highly competitive base salaries

Overview of the Corporate Assistant Controller role:

  • Preparation and review of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including the 10Q & 10K financial forms
  • Manage the business process SOX requirements and its global business units
  • Assist in the preparation, evaluation, and maintenance of global Accounting and Finance policies.
  • Support audit requests
  • Review and maintain complete and detailed support of all SEC filings
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across various departments (i.e. FP&A, treasury, legal, operations)
  • Review financial information within the investor and other presentations and press releases
  • Assist with other SEC filing requirements such as the proxy statement and registration statements as needed
  • Serve as a leader that is actively involved in mentoring and developing a team of professionals
  • Provides accounting assistance during special projects, such as mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures

Preferred Qualifications for the Corporate Assistant Controller :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required, Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
  • 12 plus years experience in accounting
  • 7 plus years of SEC / Internal Controls experience
  • Relevant experience at a publicly-traded enterprise and/or in public accounting required
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (or equivalent) or CPA-eligible with certification in progress required

Audit Manager & Nonprofit Audit Manager – 100% Remote – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Large Regional CPA Firm – 170E and growing! Privately Held Companies only.

Responsibilities

  • An A&A Manager is the liaison between the partner, the client, and the professional staff.  Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing, and coordinating engagement workflow.  Managers develop and train staff, and make associations to develop new business for the firm.
  • Responsible for all phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagement.
  • Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client’s business.
  • Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using firm policies and procedures.
  • Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
  • Prepares engagement letter for approval by partner.  
  • Evaluates internal controls and work programs prepared by staff.
  • Adheres to engagement time budgets.
  • Supervises seniors and staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staff.
  • Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise.
  • Keeps partner informed of all important developments on engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
  • Ensures that financial statements and letters of recommendations are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards.
  • Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client.
  • Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance evaluations.
  • Prepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to clients, and assists in collection of overdue accounts.
  • Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on financial matters.
  • Maintains a knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible legislation that could affect the business climate.
  • Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
  • Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
  • Participates in firm’s practice development efforts.
  • Build client relationships.
  • Marketing, networking and business development.
  • Apply knowledge of business functions, processes and strategies.
  • Supervise, direct and review the results of the engagement.
  • Responsible for the engagement profitability – billings and collections.
  • Participate in firm’s committees and management meeting.
  • Ability to become a part of the firm’s Mentoring Program.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent, as well as CPA certification.
  • Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements.
  • At least five (5) years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression.
  • Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements.
  • Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • 5+ years of experience performing research and providing quality technical advice.
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
  • Self starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.

Mergers and Acquisitions Tax Manager – 100% Remote Role – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Large Regional CPA Firm – 170E and growing! Privately Held Companies only.

The Manager is a key member of the firm’s vibrant and growing M&A tax consulting practices.  

Essential Functions

  • Manage/lead M&A tax consulting engagements, including but not limited to, tax due diligence, cross border and domestic tax structuring, cross-border financing, and modeling the tax consequences of various acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Performs discrete tax consulting engagements such as Section 382 analysis, gross up analysis, domestic or foreign earnings and profits calculation, basis calculation, purchase price allocation and transaction costs analysis.
  • Reviews and models out complex partnership operating agreements and sales agreements.
  • Demonstrates proficient technical skills including the application and interpretation of U.S. federal income tax law including Subchapter C corporations, partnerships, consolidated groups, tax efficient structuring and use of debt, the reorganization provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, researches and writes tax memoranda on various tax matters.
  • To the extent required, review and assist with tax compliance particularly as related to transactions.
  • Proactively assist in the firm’s various initiatives including blogs, articles webinars and others.
  • Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
  • Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Five or more years of tax experience with at least 3 years in M&A tax
  • Provide career advisory to associate, senior associate, and/or supervising senior associate as needed.
  • Understands personal and team roles; contributes to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; proactively seeks guidance, clarification and feedback; provides guidance, clarification and feedback to less-experienced staff.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in performing research and providing quality written tax technical advice.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment. 

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree in Accounting (or Business, with emphasis in Accounting) is required.
  • Masters of Science degree in Taxation or a JD/LLM highly preferred.
  • CPA or JD is required.
  • Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements.

International Tax Senior Manager/Principal – 100% Remote – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Large Regional CPA Firm – 170E and growing! Privately Held Companies only.

Responsibilities

  • The international tax senior manager or principal is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of US international tax related compliance and consulting engagement. The international tax senior manager or principal should be able to manage most international tax compliance engagements independently as well as collaborate with general tax team members to supervise international tax compliance .
  • Performs technical international tax review and approval of international tax related returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
  • Assumes full responsibility for larger international tax related returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
  • Delegates, manages, and performs international tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
  • Participates actively in client meetings and international tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
  • Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on international tax issues and/or questions.
  • Assumes client service responsibility for clients the international tax senior manager or principal works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner.
  • Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important international tax and tax developments affecting the firm’s clients.
  • Supervise and review US international tax related forms, such as Form 5471, 8865, 8858, FBAR, 1120-F, 5472.
  • Supervise and review the Streamlined Procedure and other related program submissions
  •  Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
  • Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
  • Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
  • Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
  • Actively participates in firm’s practice development efforts through involvement w/ referral sources, community and industry activities.
  • Takes an active role in the proposal process with respect to international tax matters and is able to present to prospective clients.  
  • Responsible for the engagement profitability—billings and collections.
  • Participate in firm’s committees and management meetings.
  • Proficient in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.
  • Willing to become a part of the firm’s Mentoring Program.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent, as well as CPA certification.
  • Masters of Science degree in Taxation or a J.D. is desired for this position
  • Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • 7+ years of experience performing international tax research and providing quality international tax technical advice, as well as preparing or reviewing US international tax related compliance engagements
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
  • Self starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.

Bookkeeper – Stafford – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Accounts Payable

Process incoming vendor bills received through email portal

Print or Upload copies of vendor bills

File Paid vendor bills by vendor and year

Prepare wire payments for approval using bank website

Complete Vendor applications for credit terms and respond to vendor requests

Obtain information from new vendors – W-9, payment instructions

Process Employee Expense reports – Review for accuracy, enter into payables system

Enter Company credit card charges to QuickBooks, match with receipts

Accounts Receivable

Restrictively Endorse any Checks received in mail, Deposit checks utilizing check scanner

Post customer receipts

Process Sales Orders received from remote sales reps

Create Customer Invoices

Process credit card charges through QuickBooks

Inventory

Prepare Inventory adjustments monthly

Enter receipt of goods in QuickBooks through vendor bill processing or item receipts

Senior Internal Auditor – Hybrid – Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Looking for a Remote Audit Opportunity!

CFS has teamed up with a fast growing company located on the West Side of Houston. Join a newly established Audit team that only travels up to 25% Internationally and Domestic.
Make your mark and implement new processes and procedures. Join a team who is open to new ideas and new techniques on how to make audits more efficient and effective!

Also they have Half Day Fridays!!!!

The Internal Auditor will report to the Internal Audit Manager (US) and assist them with the project management and execution of the company-wide audit plan, including both operational audits and testing the effectiveness of internal controls.

What do you need for this job:

  • Accounting or Finance degree 3-5 years of full-time experience in auditing or accounting Certifications are highly preferred (CPA, CA, CIA, or CISA)
  • Solid English is a must, and an additional European language is an advantage
  • Previous experience in industry, preferably in a manufacturing environment preferred would be considered a plus
  • Advanced skills in conducting quality control reviews. Excellent people skills and is flexible in adapting to fast changing situations
  • Advanced knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors
  • Considerable skill in planning, project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines
  • Advanced skills in collecting and analyzing complex data and drawing logical conclusions with advanced Excel skills

You’ll be involved in the following tasks:

  • Leading or supporting the planning, execution and reporting of operational, compliance and financial audits
  • Ability to establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment
  • Providing feedback to the organization’s management and staff around new processes and control questions
  • Prepare comprehensive, well-written, audit work papers documenting the test steps performed, audit results and recommendations.
  • Prepare draft audit reports and communicate audit observations to management
  • Lead key system implementations or upgrades, providing guidance on internal controls

What the company can offer you:

  • Friendly multicultural environment and team events
  • Life, accident and health insurance, available on day 1
  • Career development and training opportunities

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Internal Auditor with Assistant Controller aspirations! Woodlands

Job Description

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, we have an immediate opening for a highly motivated, results-oriented Staff Internal Auditor to join our team in The Woodlands, TX. The Internal Audit Department looks for individuals who embrace servant leadership, and who are eager to learn the business, accounting processes, and systems throughout the company. Many of our Internal Auditors have rotated into Controller positions around the country, as well as other areas such as Operations and Risk in as few as two years.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Plan and perform internal audits that may include financial, operational and compliance reviews.
  • Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Communicate results and issue reports to Management and auditees.
  • Follow up on action plans and perform remediation testing.
  • Execute other assignments and consulting projects requested by management and assist with special investigations as needed.
  • Gather and analyze large amounts of data in a variety of company settings.
  • Develop positive relationships with staff, management, and external auditors.
  • Participate in organizational and departmental initiatives.

Requirements:

  • BS degree in Accounting or Finance
  • A good understanding of GAAP and internal controls
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Able to travel up to 35%
  • Strong written and communication skills

You will be joining a team environment and colleagues who embrace a “work hard, play harder” culture. You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example, through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives, and more.

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Commercial Real Estate / Property Accountant – Central Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

CFS has teamed up with a Growing Commercial Real Estate company that is looking to add a Staff Property Accountant to the team. They will be responsible for preparing financial reports of approximately 10-12 properties in various stages such as land investment, construction and development, retail properties, and office buildings. This person will review payables, receivables and perform bank and account reconciliations. This person will also be involved in the preparation of construction draws and other special projects assigned by the Assistant Controller.


Perks joining the company:
Growth Potential within the Company and Team
Benefits, 401K Match 3%
Amazing Work Culture- Work Hard Play Hard Mentality

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Commercial real estate background; preferably in retail
  • Financial reporting experience is required
  • Great work ethic who works well with others
  • Yardi experience is preferred

Staff Accountant – Katy – Banking – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

CFS has teamed up with a Houston-based Financial Institution that is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team!

Reasons for Joining the Company:
– Be A Part of A Company that made the list for “TOP WORKPLACES in 2021”
-Amazing Collaborative Team Environment
– GYM in the building & Food court coming soon!
– Competitive Compensation Package with Full Benefits and 6% 401K Match

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
– Oversee the daily accounting cycle, including month-end financial statement process, journal entries, reconciliations, and closing the month.
– Bank Reconciliations & GL Accounting
– Other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:
– 2 years of Accounting Experience
– Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
– Intermediate Excel skills

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Senior Accountant – Katy – Banking

CFS has teamed up with a Houston-based Financial Institution that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to their team!

Reasons for Joining the Company:
– Be A Part of A Company that made the list for “TOP WORKPLACES in 2021”
-Amazing Collaborative Team Environment
– GYM in the building & Food court coming soon!
– Competitive Compensation Package with Full Benefits and 6% 401K Match

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
– Oversee the daily accounting cycle, including month-end financial statement process, journal entries, reconciliations, and closing the month.
– Assist in the monthly preparation of daily/monthly Board and CUSO month-end processes.
– Assist in the preparation of the quarterly NCUA 5300 for review by the Controller.
– Assist in the management of daily cash needs.
– Other job duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

1. Oversee accounting-related aspects of various third-party partners.
2. Assist the department in all accounting and deposit operations-related functions.
3. To maintain a highly qualified staff, sufficient to meet long-term organizational goals.
4. Accept individual accountability and responsibility for the success of FSCU which includes meeting assigned goals/projects.
5. Be able to work overtime, occasionally on Saturday.
6. Other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:
– 5 years of Accounting Experience
– Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
– Intermediate Excel skills

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Director Internal Controls / SEC – Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

About the Company and Opportunity:

  • Outgoing, Friendly and Family oriented Company
  • Very visible role reporting to VP Controller
  • We have worked with this company for over 15 years with multiple successful placements!
  • An international publicly-traded company that Conducts business in over 20 countries
  • Convenient location in Southwest Houston
  • Core hours are 9 to 4 pm
  • Currently on a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office
  • The company offers a wide array of services & they pride themselves on providing the highest excellent in service
  • They offer excellent benefits, including 401K, team member discounts, company-paid healthcare, career advancement, flexible spending account, and highly competitive base salaries

Overview of the Director role:

  • Manage the business process SOX requirements and its global business units
  • Assist in the preparation, evaluation, and maintenance of global Accounting and Finance policies.
  • Support audit requests
  • Preparation and review of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including the 10Q & 10K financial forms
  • Review and maintain complete and detailed support of all SEC filings
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across various departments (i.e. FP&A, treasury, legal, operations)
  • Review financial information within the investor and other presentations and press releases
  • Assist with other SEC filing requirements such as the proxy statement and registration statements as needed
  • Serve as a leader that is actively involved in mentoring and developing a team of professionals
  • Provides accounting assistance during special projects, such as mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures

Preferred Qualifications for the Director:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required, Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
  • 12 plus years experience in accounting
  • 7 plus years of SEC / Internal Controls experience
  • Relevant experience at a publicly-traded enterprise and/or in public accounting required
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (or equivalent) or CPA-eligible with certification in progress required

Financial Services – Accounting Manager – 100% Remote

Must have:

  • Prior experience within the financial services industry (lending or financing, mortgage origination or servicing, insurance, or alternative financial services)
  • Licensed CPA
  • 5 + years of relevant experience, including 3 years of public accounting experience.
  • Summary:

    The Accounting Manager will focus on the timely preparation and review of the monthly financial statements. This role will be responsible for training and developing staff to ensure continuous development & improvement. Other responsibilities will include assisting in the annual financial statement audit, technical accounting research and various public company readiness initiatives such as drafting disclosures, documenting policies and procedures, and designing controls.

    As our Accounting Manager you will:

    • Ensure that all financial information is recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulations and consistent with established company policy and procedures
    • Manage month end close process, ensuring timeliness of task completion
    • Review journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the month end close process
    • Train and develop staff
    • Design accounting processes for new processes and transactions
    • Lead the documentation of various existing processes, including the recommendation of process improvements and enhanced controls to migrate towards a SOX environment
    • Support the external auditor’s annual audit process
    • Develop collaborative relationships across teams and functions across all business lines
    • Design, implement and maintain internal controls within the financial reporting and accounting policy functions.

    Qualifications:

    • Licensed CPA
    • 5 + years of relevant experience, including 3 years of public accounting experience.
    • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
    • Sarbanes Oxley, experience in preparing risk assessments and performing control related testing and procedures
    • People management experience
    • Prior experience within the financial services industry (lending or financing, mortgage origination or servicing, insurance, or alternative financial services)
    • Experience with NetSuite a plus
    • Experience with SQL a plus

    What’s In It For You:

    • Robust health insurance including individual and family Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
    • Peace of mind with Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Protect yourself with company paid Long-Term Disability
    • Save on taxes with Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Relax and recharge with Paid Time Off (PTO) Program; plus 6 paid holidays and 1 paid floating holiday.
    • Financial health with 401k plus employer match up to 4%
    • We invest in your future through Tuition Reimbursement and ongoing Learning & Development
    • Take care of your well-being through Wellness perks

    Salary: 110 to 120K

    Director Financial Reporting – Pre-IPO – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

    Location:

    La Crosse, WI is famous for being set on the
    Mississippi River with a variety of things to see & do for the whole family. Home
    to University of Wisconsin – Lacrosse, Western Technical College, and Viterbo
    University. Also, it is a local technology and medical hub!

    Compensation: Base Compensation to $275K Base + Bonus

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Maintain the Company’s system of accounts, keep books and records on all Company transactions and assets for all locations.
    • Oversee all accounts receivable, accounts payable, and treasury functions for the Company.
    • Final responsibility for ensuring all accounting transactions, processes, and external reports adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and other relevant protocol (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley).
    • Manage the period end close process to ensure timely and accurate interim and final financial reports.
    • Prepare monthly reporting, quarterly reporting with MD&A, and the annual financial statements including required notes and schedules.
    • Manage the year-end audit process, coordinate all activities with the Company’s external auditors.
    • Responsible for development and filing of all externally required financial reports and notices.
    • Final responsibility for providing effective financial controls for the organization to safeguard against fraud, theft and mitigate other financial risks.
    • Responsible for tax planning and compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
    • Evaluate and recommend insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
    • Responsible for evaluating the performance of personnel in the Accounting Department.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. MBA preferred.
    • CPA required.
    • 10-15 years accounting experience, preferably in both public and private sectors.
    • Experience in debt compliance tracking and reporting.
    • Strong GAAP and financial reporting technical skills required, SEC reporting preferred.
    • Hands-on experience with ERP systems and implementation is strongly preferred.
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

    Relocation Package Details: There is relocation assistance provided. Temporary living plus moving expenses.

    Nonprofit Accounting Manager Opportunity – Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

    Creative Financial Staffing has recently partnered with a nonprofit Accounting Manager headquartered in Houston, TX. Are you ready to join this incredible team?

    About the Company and Nonprofit Accounting Manager Opportunity:

    • Company has been in business for over 100 years!
    • Company is dedicated to improving lives and building a stronger community.
    • The role is currently hybrid with 2 to 3 days in the office. The office campus is beautiful!

    Perks of the Nonprofit Accounting Manager role?

    • Visible role among the organization!
    • Amazing leaders of the Houston business community sit on the BOD.
    • Work for a mission oriented organization!
    • Competitive Compensation Package
    • Laid-back and collaborative environment
    • Glassdoor reviews say it’s a “Great Place To Work” and “Great Organization with a lot of social impact”
    • Amazing tenure on the accounting team

    Overview of the Nonprofit Accounting Manager role:

    • Supervises general accounting staff. Manage a team of 4.
    • Reviews and/or prepares journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial statements
    • Oversight of all functions related to general and property accounting, accounts receivable and payable accounting
    • Monthly financial reporting including analytical review and summary of monthly interim financial reposts to management
    • Preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets for accounting

    Preferred Qualifications for the Nonprofit Accounting Manager:

    • Bachelor’s in accounting
    • 5+ Years of nonprofit accounting experience
    • 3 yeas of management experience
    • Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.

    Renewables Finance & Asset Manager – Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

    Our client is ready for their entry to the renewables market to the next level. This is a Fortune 100 company with BIG plans. Renewables will represent 30% of the global energy mix by 2040!

    Responsibilities:

    • Help define the financing strategy for projects;
    • Actively contribute to the early positioning, marketing, and bid submission for greenfield and M&A processes for renewables projects;
    • Assist with structure tax equity (including modeling parentship flip and sale-leaseback structures) and debt for financing greenfield projects;
    • Advise on equity strategies / and execute partial equity divestments – equity rotations
    • Actively contribute to and support growth and ambitions of in the renewables sector;
    • Build financial modeling for renewables projects to assess the projects’ economic Propose financial optimizations to increase projects’ profitability;
    • Maintain current internal financial models;
    • Work with all external advisors / and internal divisions of Company
    • Produce internal committee presentation (financial statements, economic, sensitivities) to senior management
    • Assist more senior members of the team on all other project finance-related tasks (due diligence, loan and membership interest purchase agreement documentation, );
    • Manage due diligence needs of investors
    • Regularly share experiences and knowledge with the team to continuously improve the quality of investment management and transactions completed;

    Qualifications:

    • Master’s degree in finance or economics;
    • 5-7 years of relevant experience in project finance / direct investment in the infrastructure/renewables sector;
    • Strong financial analysis and modeling skills. Deep understanding and comfort with cash flows, XIRR, XNPV calculations;
    • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills; able to communicate clearly, in both oral and written forms;
    • Capable of advancing multiple work streams simultaneously, autonomy
    • Fluency in English, experience working in a multi-cultural / multi-site environment

    100% Remote – HRIS Analyst – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

    HRIS Analyst- Austin, Denver, or Remote!

     Our client is a leading SAAS company in a niche market, delivering a service and solution in their industry that is unmatched. This company is a true industry disrupter and has a huge impact and opportunity to change the clients they serve drastically, allowing them to compete & grow at a quicker pace with the talent they need to get the job done the right way! The company is growing at a rapid pace and needs a strong HRIS (Paylocity) Analyst to join the team. The HRIS Analyst will responsible for ensuring best practices and use of the payments application with respect to compensation of corporate and field workers.

    Perks of the HRIS Analyst:

    • Strong company values & mission
    • Strong compensation plan to include competitive Base comp & bonus.
    • Strong benefits plan to include flex PTO, 401k match, and comprehensive medical benefits.
    • Technology focused, growth minded, and forward-thinking company.
    • Diversified client markets- creating massive growth for the company.

    About the HRIS Analyst:

    • You will fall in love with the mission of this company to change the world & are excited to be a part of that change!
    • You love to dig into the details and get your hands dirty.
    • You have experience building out processes.
    • You are innovative and creative in your approach to find solutions.
    • You have a strong understanding of data management and payroll processing with an eye for process improvement and efficiency.
    • Ambiguity is your middle name… you know there is more than one way peel an orange and you are committed to finding, testing, and selecting the right solution for every problem you encounter.
    • You are flexible in nature and love working with a collaborative group of people to reach common goals & improve upon processes.
    • You aren’t looking to just collect a paycheck. You want to make a difference and see the direct impact you can bring to a rapidly growing and fast paced company.
    • You are a proactive problem solver and are strategic in your approach to working to solve, fix, or resolve issues.
    • You understand what is needed to take processes from manual to automated to improve accuracy and efficiency.
    • You love building relationships with key stakeholders and cross functional teams to understand the needs they have and what they need the system to do.
    • You have experience building out an HRIS system from the ground up.
    • You thrive on being the SME with your payroll system and you are ready to bring that knowledge into a rapidly growing company to make a huge impact.

    What will the HRIS Analyst do?

    The HRIS Analyst will be responsible for building out and driving scaleable processes within the payroll system by implementing automation as well as educating key stakeholders on the full utilization of the system.

    • Identify and recommend process improvements such as training, customization, automation and enhancements to maximize value and efficiency of the HRIS system (Paylocity) and internal payment tools
    • Identifies, recommends, and programs custom functions and documentation such as automated queries, filters, macros, and reports
    • Collaborates with other analysts and accounting staff to plan, modify, and customize the payments system and to test new applications and features
    • Assist with data capture and standardization efforts to streamline processes within Core Ops
    • Provides user training and hands-on support for Payroll Administrators, field managers, and other AP approvers, and create SOP and training documentation
    • Provide status reports and coordinate with Paylocity implementation team on overall status assessment
    • Provide subject matter expertise in support of implementations at acquired entities, including assistance with defining and documenting test strategy and planning
    • Data validation and conversion, and Interface testing
    • Enroll employees into necessary platforms
    • Partner with key stakeholders to implement new modules within Paylocity
    • Identify and support key integrations between Paylocity and other core systems
    • Assisting with consolidation of multiple Paylocity entities into one
    • Assist with creating new reports and help with data manipulation out of Paylocity

    What we are looking for in an HRIS Analyst:

    • 5+ years of Paylocity or other HRIS administration experience
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Prior experience in Payroll or Accounting preferred
    • High Proficiency in Excel and other data management software
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • Understanding of how payroll system should work & feed into GL as well as a strong understanding of the system engineering side- how data should be structured, creating workflows, how systems move and talk from one to another.

    Senior Staff Accountant – 100% Remote – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

    Sr. Staff Accountant – 100% remote 

    ABOUT THE COMPANY: Sr. Staff Accountant 

    Our client is a leading distribution company with multiple locations across New England. They are currently looking to identify a reliable Sr. Sr. Staff Accountant to join their Accounting and Finance team. 

    • 100% remote position, very flexible culture 
    • A passionate team invested in top-quality outdoor living products for all ages. 
    • A creative and collaborative work environment experiencing heavy upward growth. 
    • Skilled at creating the full customer experience with numerous glowing reviews standing behind them. 
    • A highly visible role within a family-oriented business culture. 
    • Strong leadership team that values your ideas. 
    • Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance. 

    Summary: Sr. Staff Accountant 

    • The Sr. Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Controller with all accounting functions for the organization. 
    • Month-end close 
    • Preparing financial statements 
    • Account reconciliations 
    • Fixed Assets 
    • Ad hoc reporting and analysis 

    Preferred Qualifications: Sr. Staff Accountant 

    • The Sr. Staff Accountant will have a BS in Accounting or related 
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

    Salary: 70 to 75K