VICE PRESIDENT – CONTROLLER w/ RETAIL DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Why take a Vice President, Controller role with this dealership?

• Leading high growth, national organization planning to grow aggressively by way of acquisition
• Opportunity to work with high pedigree, talented, seasoned industry executives
• Significant capital partner
• Become a key member of the executive leadership team at the dealership (CEO, GM, GSM, etc.)

What the Vice President, Controller will do…

• Prepare monthly internal financial statements, financial reports, and financial analysis
• Oversee and manage accounting staff and day-to-day workflow
• Finance leader, interacting with lenders and retail paper providers
• Cleanup/revamp General Ledger, including enhancement of internal control
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders at the dealership and assist in providing financial support for growth investments/projects

What the dealership needs in a Vice President, Controller:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience within the retail dealership space; multi-location preferred
• Roll-up the sleeves work ethic; positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills (both internally and externally)

Perks of the Controller role:

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus potential
• Affordable insurance through United Healthcare
• 401K

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the planning, designing, writing, and finalization of policies, control framework and procedures.
• Responsible for the monitoring of overall adherence to the IT controls through regularly scheduled reviews of in-scope technical areas.
• Experience performing risk and compliance assessments and in-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, FISMA, NIST, ISO 2700X, COBIT, FFIEC, NERC CIP, etc.)
• Ensures compliance with contractual requirements that are usually based on NERC/CIP, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST 800-53 etc.
• Performs assessments of Third Party services providers including cloud services such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS etc. for adherence to best practices or known frameworks like COBIT, ISO 27001/27002 etc.
• Review and provide guidance from compliance perspective across areas such as application controls, logical access controls for applications, operating systems and databases, backup and recovery procedures, change controls, pre and post deployment assessments, user administration, perimeter security, network/application architecture and selected configuration management controls on technical platforms such as VPNs, VMWare, Windows Server 20XX, AIX-UNIX , Linux and Cisco firewalls.
• Work with IT to close issues through oversight and review of remediation plans and accompanying evidence.
• Stays up-to-date on changes to technology, internal policy and standards, and relevant regulatory programs, and evaluates potential impacts on the risk and controls and suggests modifications to IT control framework.
• Assist in managing, training, coaching and developing junior staff and/or external consultants to ensure that timeline and deliverable requirements are met.
• Leads large and/or multiple projects with assigned resources.
• Engage with IT and/or Accounting control owners, including management, to review audit testing results and influence decisions.
• Work with the manager and other team members to identify opportunities for improvement or gaps in existing processes. Takes initiative to develop new approaches and tools.

Preferred Education:

• 4-year degree in MIS, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or Accounting MS or MBA preferred

Required/Preferred Certifications:

• CISA, CIA, CPA, CISM, CISSP, MCP, MCSE, CCNA at least 1 certification required or other applicable for the job certifications are desired

Required Professional Experience:  

• 6-8 years in IT Compliance, IT Audit, IT Security or IT related field

• Management Accountant – NW Houston – 50 to 70K +
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• Tresaury Analyst – DT – 85 to 95K
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• HR Genralist – Greenspoint – 55 to 75K
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• Senior Auditor – Mgt Rotatation – Galleria – 80 to 100K
• Revenue Accounting Manager – 120 o 130K
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• SEC Reporting Manager – Westchase – 90 to 120K
• JIB Accountant – 5 to 8 years total exp – Westchase – 75 to 100K
• SEnior FEderal Tax Accountant – Galleria – 65 to 99K
• Senior SEC Accountant – Galleria – 65 to 99K
• Senior Manager Consulting – E&P – 150 to 180K
• Cost Accountant – Montgomery – 65 to 75K
• Corporate Communications Manger – Woodlands – 100 to 120K
• SEC Rerporting Manager – Clearlake – 120 to 140K

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting, audit, and investor reporting for two private equity funds. 
  • Prepare and send quarterly management fee invoices and capital calls for new investments as needed
  • Prepare intercompany payoffs
  • Prepare distributions to investors
  • Maintain accounting records following GAAP
  • Coordinate annual external audits (includes preparation of financial statements and providing audit schedules and requests)
  • Prepare annual reports for investors (includes calculation of carried interests)
  • Possible minimal travel to Austin for one of the funds

• Calculation and reporting for Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) including the creation of new tracking methodology and templates, and implementation of automated reports in reporting software
• Lead LTIP reporting meetings with plan members
• Prepare quarterly board reports related to LTIP
• Prepare schedules and provide requests for external audit
• Assist in the preparation of budgeting and forecasting schedules for the annual budget
• Assist Senior Investment Accountant with reporting of alternative investments as needed

Requirements:

• BBA – Accounting
• CPA license (or in progress)
• Four to five years of accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of reporting for private equity funds would be helpful
• Proven track record as an effective team player and good interpersonal relationships
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Uncompromised reputation for discretion, honesty, and personal integrity
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and listening) skills

Oil & Gas – Fund Reporting Manager

Job Description

• Complete monthly close entries related to DD&A, ARO, Mark to Market and various accruals
• Maintain ARO system and updates
• Calculate DD&A and Impairment
• Prepare internal quarterly and annual financial reports and footnotes for multiple entities
• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Account Reconciliations
• Prepare documentation and assist with annual audit, financial review and taxes (no tax preparation)
• Assist with internal control compliance
• Research new US GAAP requirements, make recommendations and implement as needed
• Write system reports
• Work with Fund Administrator (send data, review postings, verify calculations)
• Maintain Chart of Accounts
• Prepare bank compliance package
• Assist with onboarding new investors
• Special Projects

Requirements:

• CPA
• Public Accounting Experience – 3+ years
• Oil and Gas Accounting Experience specifically related to financial reporting and monthly/quarterly close
• 5+ years
• Experience with Accounting Research
• Detail Oriented
• Works independently
• Good Excel Skills

Internal Management Reporting Manager

Our client is a private company with an estimated $1.5B in annual sales revenue. They are looking for an Internal Management Reporting Manager to manage a team of two.

Responsibilities

1. Review monthly financial statements/reports from international locations to assess compliance with US GAAP and prescribed formats
2. Responsible for the analysis of variances in operating results of assigned international locations as performed by staff
3. Responsible for the review of monthly reporting for assigned locations, including reconciliations and analysis.
4. Act as primary corporate contact for assigned locations for routine reporting and ad-hoc assistance.
5. Review intercompany reconciliations between various locations as well as elimination entries.
6. Design and implement effective internal controls and procedures to safeguard the assets of the company and ensure the integrity of data.
7. Ensure compliance and the reconciliation of assigned accounts.
8. Provide assistance with the annual audit.
9. Train and supervise staff
10. Assist with and support the implementation of new AX Dynamics system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.  Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA designation or MBA is a plus.
• Big 4 or middle-market accounting firm experience preferred.
• Prior experience with consolidation of multiple entities.  International experience a plus, particularly knowledge of foreign exchange accounting guidance.
• Prior experience with employee supervision delivering skill training, motivating others, giving feedback, coaching employees is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and other relevant financial reporting.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; Proficient in MSWord, Power point.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus

E&P Accounting Manager

• Review revenue entries and post
• Prepare/Review/Post Journal Entries
• Post AP Vouchers
• Assist with check runs
• Handle positive pay
• Ensure revenue manual payments for taxes and royalties are paid timely
• Review revenue manual payments
• Bank Reconciliations
• Maintain well status changes
• Handle owner inquiries
• Responsible for Escheat to various states
• Property tax renditions and review
• Assist with monthly close process
• Maintain well allocations
• Revenue accruals
• LOE and capital accruals
• Assist with annual audits and financial review
• Handle cash calls

E&P Requirements:

• Accounting or Finance Degree
• Oil and Gas Accounting experience – emphasis on operational accounting – Revenue, JIB, AP
• Detail Oriented
• Works well independently
• Good Excel Skills

Dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

The Corporate Communications Manager is a critical role which will work closely with the Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of company’s strategic communications plan and manage corporate communications, including internal, external and executive communications and public/media relations, to support company’s Enterprise Strategy This individual will have specific accountability for: Press releases, Investor Day Presentation/Materials, Website Integrity and Board of Director Meeting communications consistency.

• Work in close collaboration with a broad range of internal partners including Human Resources, Investor Relations, Community Relations, Legal, Information Technology, Operations and the Executive Leadership

• Manage enterprise-wide internal communications through all channels, including quarterly updates to employees, the internal website, and the annual leadership

• Partner with Investor Relations to support investor/financial media relations (i.e., press releases, scripts, slides) and investor meetings/events, as well as assisting in the preparation of the annual report (look/feel/messaging) and other associated investor communications. Convert to internal messages as needed.

• Develop a proactive, thoughtful approach to media and public relations consistent with positioning as a “Best in Class” company and aligned with its company’s culture and values so that company is favorably positioned within business and financial

• Manage, with support of internal content owners, the external company website, including its lead the development and execution of a social media strategy (for all audiences).

• Serve as trusted communications advisor to the CEO and other company executives. Prepare speeches and talking points as needed for external communication.

• Manage external communication resources and external public relations

• Manage Community Impact program communications (internally and externally).

• Work in collaboration with the Legal Department and others to prepare certain reports, quarterly, annually.

• Lead development and implementation of crisis response communication, if/as needed, from messaging through communication response and media coverage/management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of corporate communications experience within multi-national public companies.
• Demonstrated skills in translating business strategies to comprehensive external and internal communication strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in the command of superior English language skills to construct, edit and enhance communications materials from/to various internal and external sources
• Demonstrated ability to understand multiple, diverse stakeholders, anticipate impact of company actions on corporate reputation, and translate complex issues into clear, simple and consistent messages and Act as advisor on company reputation, values and culture.
• Direct experience addressing and persuading multiple stakeholders through various media, positioning messages according to the distinct needs of each constituency and ensure messages are accurate, polished and of a quality and tone consistent with the company’s leadership and culture. Effectively leverage social media.
• Experience building and leading internal communications and working collaboratively with a broad range of internal partners in a large, geographically dispersed
• Proven ability to significantly influence internal and external stakeholders using a thoughtful communication plan to align people or
• Functional communication skills in key areas such as public relations, speech writing, and community
• Brand management, channel management and crisis communication management