audit manager

Revenue & Production Accounting Director – Houston, Dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Responsible for all aspects and supervision of the Revenue Accounting and Production Accounting Departments. 

  • Serves in consultative and collaborative roles with the Joint Interest Accounting and Accounts Payable Accounting Departments to ensure all facets of operational accounting are coordinated and functioning effectively.
  • Serves as a key advisor to the CAO, CFO, General Counsel and other company personnel on all aspects of Operational Accounting and reporting matters.
  • Establish and maintain written policies and procedures as well as monitoring for compliance, and recommend and implement improvements required to improve internal control and meet evolving business needs.
  • Responsible for final review and approval of documents, projects, and processes that are generated within the area of responsibility.
  • Reviews and monitors interactions with other departments and with outside parties.
  • Key member of the asset integration team by assisting in the accounting due diligence and integration/dissolution of oil and gas property asset acquisition and divestiture transactions as well as responsible for post-closing accounting settlements.
  • Recruits, directs, coaches, evaluates, corrects and mentors staff to ensure appropriate organizational development, succession planning, and performance management within the Revenue and Production Accounting Departments.
  • Serves as the Audit Compliance Officer to facilitate accurate and complete information gathering, and assist in responses to all federal and state royalty and severance tax compliance reviews and audits.
  • Key accounting team member that interfaces with IT and other departments to update, develop and implement effective operational accounting and reporting systems including the integration of departmental systems (e.g., Marketing/Land/Production/Regions) and sub-systems.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field of study required.
  • MBA or graduate degree in Accounting is a plus.
  • CPA certification preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of operational accounting (i.e., revenue, production, joint interests and accounts payable accounting) in the upstream E&P industry.
  • 5+ years related managerial/supervisory experience with demonstrated organizational leadership capabilities while providing advanced technical knowledge of operational accounting practices for a variety of highly complex assignments while successfully working with and advising senior management and various other departments (e.g., Production, Marketing, Land, Legal, AP, Revenue, Corporate Accounting, Region/field personnel) as well as third parties.
  • In-depth knowledge and demonstrated the ability to successfully work with federal and state agencies to comply with applicable rules and respond to royalty and severance tax compliance reviews and audits.

 

Internal Audit Manager – Houston, Texas – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for monitoring and updating the organizations risk assessment, preparing and monitoring an annual audit plan, and executing the audit plan.  The Audit Manager will manage a team of internal and outsourced auditors.

Areas of Responsibility and Essential Duties include:

  • Maintains and annually updates the organizations Risk Assessment.
  • At least annually updates an Internal Audit Plan.
  • Creates, monitors, and tests all internal controls.
  • Guides internal audit decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits; providing information to external auditors.
  • Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
  • Prepares internal audit reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing internal audit information.
  • Completes internal audit requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and/or outsourced consultants; following up on work results.
  • Maintains internal staff and outsourced consulting staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
  • Maintains internal staff and outsourced consulting staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Protects the organization by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Adheres to and promotes the values, policies and procedures of the organization.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or business.  Graduate degree preferred.
  • Current CPA license.
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility.
  • Managing Processes, Financial Software, Developing Standards, Audit, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Tracking Budget Expenses, Financial Skills, Analyzing Information, Developing Budgets, Performance Management.
  • Proven ability to effectively manage people and supervise work assignments.
  • Must be able to set goals and complete duties and assignments under the pressure of deadlines.
  • Resourceful, detail oriented, strong time-management skills and the ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize.
  • Highly developed written and oral communication, customer service, and problem solving skills.
  • Have an excellent working knowledge of grammar usage, letter writing, and proofreading.

Internal Audit Manager – West Houston – 115K plus bonus – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Together with the IA team, assist the Director and Vice President of Internal Audit in developing a global audit plan using a risk based methodology

 

  • Develop procedures, schedules, priorities, and programs to align Internal Audit objectives and goals with the strategies of the corporation.

 

  • Perform advanced, specialized, and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines.　The position holder is likely to be called upon to be a team member, or team leader, on various operational audits and special projects requiring analytical and risk assessment skills.

 

  • Communicate and present audit results confidently at various levels of the organization (Senior VPs, VPs, Directors, Managers, and Staff).

 

  • Develop and manage risk assessment methodologies, design risk management tools and be responsible for assessing risk factors and identifying high-risk areas within various divisions and companies in the organization.

 

  • Undertake comprehensive planning and risk assessments relating to different audit assignments to ensure the engagement identifies exposures and potential business risks and opportunities.

 

  • Manage / assist / complete 12 – 15 individual Internal Audit assignments per year. This will require a motivated individual who is able to work independently and manage Internal Audit staff, and those from third party organizations, or from groups outside Internal Audit (guest auditors).

 

  • Develop and maintain a risk monitoring system and adjust audit plans to address high-risk areas.

 

  • Provide expertise in auditing and accounting standards and performance criteria, audit requirements, and information technology skills.

 

  • Develop and maintain productive and effective customer and staff relationships.

 

  • Teach, train and mentor internal audit staff and coach staff outside of the Internal Audit department.

 

  • Prepare complex value-adding audit reports in a readable format using advanced writing skills.

 

  • Coordinate the daily activities of the Internal Audit team.

 

  • Use data interrogation and other computer tools to data mine and facilitate audit projects.

 

  • Use project management tools to oversee project progress.

 

  • Identify and communicate changes in professional standards, pronouncements, laws, guidelines and audit requirements.

 

  • Assist in maintaining a control risk self-assessment system to facilitate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002.

 

  • Attend and/or conduct internal meetings and participating in the training of internal auditors.

 

  • Present and/or participate in continuing professional education classes and training courses for Finance staff.

 

  • Ensure that detailed audit work is focused effectively on areas assessed as high risk, thus ensuring maximum payback from the assignment.

 

  • Present audit recommendations clearly and concisely to management and ensure subsequent written audit reports are issued timely.

 

  • Ensure all approved audit recommendations are implemented in accordance with agreed upon action plans.

 

  • Stay abreast of best practices both internally and externally and provide a channel for introducing those practices to the company.

 

  • Be a role model for the company’s values and demonstrate the highest ethical standards.

 

  • Ensure that the Internal Audit intranet web site delivers value-added materials to the organization.

 

  • Other duties as needed.

 

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required

 

  • Must have an active CPA or CIA. CFE or CGAP certification is a plus.

 

  • A minimum of seven (7) years experience in auditing / accounting / finance, including supervisory and project management experience is required.

 

  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years public or industry audit experience.

 

  • Able to travel up to 25% with overnight stays.

 

  • Strong working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is a plus.

 

  • Working knowledge of Governmental contracting regulations and associated reporting requirements is a plus.

 

  • Experience performing investigations is a plus.

 

  • Requires strong verbal and written communication skills including experience presenting audit results to all levels of personnel.

 

  • Must demonstrate ability to influence and educate others including senior management.

 

Internal Audit Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com – Houston

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Responsibilities

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading the Sarbanes-Oxley effort for the corporation and help ensure compliance. In addition this responsibility includes involvement with individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. This responsibility includes developing internal audit scope, performing internal audit procedures, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on financial, IT and operational processes. The Manager will also assist Internal Audit Director with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business. The Manager will often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel.

Qualifications:

Work on supporting management with the development and maintenance of key controls identified for Sarbanes-Oxley.

Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions.

Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.

Exhibit the leadership skills needed to sell ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.

Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices.

Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.

Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.

Desired Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

5+ years of public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas

Prior industry experience is a plus.

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