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April 2015 Newsletter for Accounting & Finance Professionals in Houston by Diane Delgado LeMaire @ CFS

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April 2015

Industry News and Updates
First things first. Please make sure that you have added my new email address to your contacts. It is dlemaire@cfstaffing.com.

With Q1 behind us lets jump right into the update for Houston. I am sure everyone is curious about the oil & gas prices and what impact they are having  on the job market in Houston. I have been in the recruiting industry for almost 14 years and have already been through 2 full blown recessions. 2015 has been an interesting year so far.  I feel like our local economy has taken a hit from the drop of Oil & Gas, but it’s not as severe (knock on wood) as I thought it would be. Some might beg to differ but, let me explain!

Obviously, Houston has been impacted by the depressed prices. Most Exploration & Production companies are not hiring at all. Some are even laying off, but downstream and midstream companies are still hiring. They are actually benefiting from the drop in price. Not to mention the back log of construction projects that are still on the books. We are also seeing increased demand from consumer products based companies (retail, restaurant, healthcare). Houston has gained nearly 570,000 residents in the past 5 years!

Just imagine the resources they will need from housing, healthcare to groceries and cars!

So, is the job market as good as it was last year? The simple answer is no, but there are still a lot of opportunities out there in several other industries outside of “oil & gas”.

Until next time..

Local Statistics:

  • National / Houston Unemployment rate:8/4.3
  • Price of Oil:$56.71(last year $100)
  • Oil Rig Count:1109 (last year 1803)
  • Industries hiring:Manufacturing, Construction, Consumer Products related companies, Real Estate & Homebuilding, Healthcare
  • Positions in demand:Controller, Financial Analyst, Tax, Internal Auditor, Payroll,

Local Searches

NEW!!!!!

– Property Accountant – Staff or Senior

– Treasury Analyst – Heavy Cash Management

– Treasury Analyst – Must speak Spanish

– Treasury Accountant – Must speak Spanish

– Controller – WIP / POC a MUST

– Full Time – Consultant – Transactions Advisory Services – All Levels!!!!

– Full Time – Consultant – Financial Advisory Services – All Levels!!!!!

– Hyperion Financial Analyst – HFM, Hyperion or Smartview experience – 1 to 2 years of experience!!!!

– Staff Accountant – work under 3 amazing controllers and learn from the best!!!!! no more than 2 years of experience needed.

– Internal Audit Manager – Pre-IPO company!

– Sales & Use Tax Accountant – staff and senior

– Payroll Manager MUST have Canadian payroll experience

– Financial Planning and Analysis Manager – HEAVY acquisition based

– AP Manager – SAP experience!!!!!

Still Looking For:

– Controller with domestic & international accounting experience (SEC too!)

– Controller, CPA with SEC

– AP Manager – bringing AP in house!

– Senior Accountant – Corporate accounting

– Director with International and Federal Tax experience – Partnership too

– Senior Auditor (less than 10% travel)

– Operational Auditor – 50% travel

– AP Supervisor – small company, family atmosphere

– Senior Accountant – Oil & Gas – Right hand person to the Controller

– Tax Analyst – Federal & State – Amazing tenure in this group!

– CFO – San Antonio – retail background preferred

– Budget Analyst – banner experience preferred

– Billing Clerk

– AP Clerk MUST speak French

News and Resources

October 2014 Newsletter for Accounting Professionals from Diane Delgado LeMaire @ CFS

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October 2014

Industry News and Updates

Where has time gone this year? I just realized this newsletter should have been published in September. I am sorry about the delay, so lets get right to it! Houston leads the nation in job growth again according to the GHP. We added 112,000 jobs from July 2013 to July 2014. Furthermore, since the bottom of the recession our economy actually added a total of 420,000 jobs. Houston’s unemployment rate sits around 5.4% now. According to the GHP this is full employment for our local market. That means if it drops below 5.4% there will be a bigger war for talent (shortage), thus driving up salaries (demand).

This growth is not only coming from our booming oil & gas industry, but also from all the people moving to Houston. With the increase in our population, the demands for a lot of specific services is also increasing. It looks like the price of oil has been dropping a lot lately. That always worries me, but our nation is also in a place where we are able to produce much more than we ever have been able too. So that is the basic theory of supply and demand at work. I have been told not to worry about the price of oil unless is dips under 70 to 75 dollars and we are definitely not there yet. So, it looks like Houston continues to be one of the best places to be!

Below you will find a list of our openings. Please keep in mind that CFS is looking for recruiters too. We are looking for Accountants who are 1 to 2 years into their career who might not be happy doing that role and would prefer to be in a sales/recruiting role. Please contact me for more details.

Until next time..

Local Statistics:

· National / Houston Unemployment rate: 6.3/5.4

· Price of Oil: $93(last year $106)

· Oil Rig Count: 1930 (last year 1763)

· Industries hiring: Manufacturing, Construction, E&P, Consumer Products related companies, Law Firms

· Positions in demand: Tax, Staff and Senior Accountants, Controllers, Billing & AR Managers

Local Searches

Royalty Accountant – DT
AP Specialist, East Houston
Practice Growth Analyst – DT
Commission Specialist / Payroll – Galleria
Bookkeeper / Office Administrator – DT
Staff Accountant – NW
Entry Level Financial Analyst – SW
Senior Accountant – WEST Houston
Senior Accuntant – NW Houston
Financial Analyst – NW Houston
Controller – SEC – Galleria
Cognos Financial Analyst – Galleria
Tax Accountant – Woodlands
Revenue Accountant – DT – small family business
Auditor – Woodlands
AR Manager – Woodlands
Internal Controls Manager – West
Assitant Controller – DT – CPA & Public Accounting
Controller – growing division party of billion dollar company – SE Houston
Controller – Sugar Land – Must have Mfg exp
HR Recruiter – temp to hire
SOX Auditor – Contract role- North and DT
Payroll Manager – NW Houston
Senior Auditor, DT, CPA Firm
Assistant Controller – West Houston
Senior Cost Analyst – West Houston – 90’s
Tax Senior with short track to Manager!
Tax Manager ready for Partner!!!!! Existing book of business
Senior Production Accountant – North Houston – 90 to 100K
Senior Accountant – Midstream – DT
Senior Income Tax Manager – North Houston – 120 to 150K
International Tax Senior -North Houston – 90’s
Law Firm Billing Analyst – 75K
Staff Accountant – Galleria and SW Houston
Senior Accountant – SE Houston – 75K
Project Cost Accountant Staff – GWP
Senior GL Accountant – DT 85K
SEC Accountant – Staff or Senior – GWP
Senior Audit Manager – DT – Public Accounting – 120 to 150K
AP Lead, Katy – 60’s
Revenue Accountant – DT

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Diane Delgado LeMaire

5718 Westheimer Suite 800, Houston, Texas 77057

T: 713.490.6003| C: 713.594.4486 | dcd@fittsroberts.com | http://www.cfstaffing.com |

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Houston’s HOT Accounting Positions

• Tax Professional is needed at a family oriented company in the North Houston area. Awesome company, awesome people! 40 hour work week with free lunch every day!
• Looking for an eager Entry level Accountant, who loves to learn, in the Sugar Land area. Recent Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics graduate with no experience.. No Problem! Become a GURU on their new system, then move into another area – financial reporting or contracts
• One of Houston’s Fastest growing manufacturing companies is looking for a Staff Accountant. Tons of Growth Opportunity!
• Want to give back to the community? Work for one of Houston’s most well known Non Profit Organizations! Great work environment with an expanding organization.
• Controller role open in Southwest Houston! This company doubled in size to 1 Billion and they are looking to double in size again in the next 2 years! Fun work environment!

My email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Internal Auditor – NW Houston – less than 25% travel – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of a full audit examination with limited managerial guidance. Essential elements of an Audit will include audit planning, walkthroughs, audit program development, risk and control identification, status reporting, decision-making, and time/budget management
• Plan, organize, and perform various audits.
• Develop accurate, meaningful and complete audit work papers and draft reports that adequately support audit findings and document work performed.
• Develop issue based reports based on audit points, summarize findings and recommendations.
• Prepare draft audit report to departmental and client management for review and discussion.
• Suggest recommendations on ways to improve audit work processes.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, will consider other degrees based on level of Senior Auditor experience.
• CPA, CFA or CIA (or progress towards completion) preferred

Experience:
• Minimum of two years of relevant and progressive Internal Audit
• Working knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, internal auditing standards, and GAAP
• Experience in leading projects and proven ability to drive results

Senior Auditor – 30% travel – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Identify, review and test key business controls to assist management in meeting objectives.
Develop audit objectives, assess adequacy of internal controls, conclude on effectiveness of internal controls, and draft written audit reports to senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to document significant concerns.
Ensure corporate activities are performed in accordance with management’s expectations, identify operating improvements and cost savings, and assist management in efforts to address challenges facing the Company.
May lead audit team to ensure audits are properly planned, executed and completed within established timelines; will be responsible for all elements of audit from administration and project management to monitoring and periodically reporting progress.
Senior auditors must quickly understand the business process under review and apply analytical and problem solving techniques to evaluate its effectiveness. Then using communication and influencing skills, convince management that corrective actions are necessary. They must do this while being minimally intrusive to the client’s day-to-day responsibilities.

Required:
The legal authorization to work in the U.S. for any U.S. employer.
A minimum of a B.S. degree in any of the following: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Engineering
A minimum of 3 years previous audit experience; experience in process innovation may compensate for lack of prior audit experience.
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally on average 30% – 40% of the time
Understanding of Microsoft software such as: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access and audit sampling software

Preferred:
Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or French
Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or Information Technology.
Professional certification in financial or information systems field, e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA
Six Sigma and/or Lean

Senior Auditor – 50% travel – NW location – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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90K plus 30% bonus plus 30% stock options

Job Description
The successful candidate will work on internal audit activities encompassing 200+ locations at a global dynamic company.
The position will be responsible for carrying out audit procedures, in accordance with professional standards, to evaluate control deficiencies and to recommend appropriate corrective actions.
The individual should be capable of identifying process improvement opportunities for management’s consideration, be able to perform at the highest level and with a risk based approach and willing to share best practices within the organization.
Other areas of involvement may include special management-directed projects, including fraud investigations, forensic audits and IT and Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives depending on experience, business need and career objectives. This position can be a springboard to other financial management roles in the company.
Relocation assistance could be considered for the right candidate.

Required
BS in Accounting, Business or Computer Science
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Ability to quickly obtain knowledge of Company policies and procedures is desirable
Collaborative team member with strong interpersonal skills to lead audit engagements
Willingness to constructively challenge practices and processes
Proficiency in time management, organization and planning skills
Ability to work alone or in a team setting
Must possess good work habits and strong work ethic
Ability to handle multiple projects at one time
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA)
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CMA, etc.), or progress toward certification
Ability to travel 50 to 60% primarily domestic with occasional international assignments

HOT, HOT OPENINGS!

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– Senior Accountant, CPA – Sugar Land

– Tax Accountant – Greenway Plaza

– Financial Reporing Manager / Director – Northwest Houston

– LOE / GL Accountant – Galleria

– Senior Accountant – Katy

– Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Greenspoint

– SEC Supervisor – Galleria

– Staff Accountant – Galleria

– International Controller – Downtown

– Senior Auditors – Public Accounting

– Staff Auditor – Galleria

 

Email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

GL Accounting Manager, CPA – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Oversees and performs monthly reconciliations; analyzes various G/L accounts and balances all intercompany transactions monthly
Processes all monthly journal entries and assists in preparation of monthly G/L expense accruals
Assists in preparation of annual budget and operating plan
Manages day-to-day functions of accountants; liaises with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R)
Supervises the general ledger group; ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met; trains staff as required
Handles personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
Works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitors and advises on progress to enhance professional development of staff
Supports audits and related processes; liaises with internal and external auditors; provides information as required
Oversees and handles SOX compliance for area of responsibility
Obtains and maintains thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure
Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
Works with Controller and Assistant Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit
Assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow of department

Minimum of 8 to 10 years’ relevant work experience; minimum 3-5 years’ supervisory experience
International business experience highly desirable, international finance knowledge required
Expertise in US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and similar regulations and requirements
Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial systems; financial systems implementation experience and knowledge a plus
In-depth knowledge of business, Company policies, rules, regulations, processes and procedures, including parent company policies, processes and procedures
Excellent analytical skills and abilities; multi-task person; project management skills
In-depth understanding of financial reporting and financial management concepts
Good understanding of reporting requirements for stand-alone audited reports – public reporting experience a plus
Bachelors Degree in Accounting
CPA preferred

September list of Accounting & Finance Job Openings – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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List of job accounting & finance job openings Houston: Continue reading →

Updated June Accounting & Finance Openings – email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Houston Positions:

• Staff Auditor
• SOX manager
• Staff Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• Staff Auditor
• Tax Manager
• Accounting Manager
• Asst. Treasurer
• SEC Staff
• SEC Manager
• Controller
• Fixed Assets
• Tax Manager
• Tax & AUDIT
• Purchasing
• Accounting Analyst
• Assistant Controller
• Director FR
• Tax Manager
• Staff Accountant
• AP Lead
• Staff Accountant
• Financial Reporting Manager
• Staff Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• Seniors / Staff
• Financial Analyst
• SEC senior
• JV Acct
• Revenue Senior
• Staff Accountant
• Bookkeeper
• Payroll Processor
• Controller

San Antonio Positions:• Tax Specialist
• Tax Senior
• Internal Audit Supervisor
• Senior Internal Auditor
• Tax Manager (San Antonio)
• Tax Associate (SA)
• Advisory Mgr (Austin)
• Accounting Supervisor
• Staff Acct
• Staff Acct (GL)
• VP of Business Development

Public Accounting Positions Houston:
• Staff Tax
• Valuation
• IT Auditor
• Auditors all levels
• Senior Tax
• Tax Manager

Contract / Temp Opporunities:

• Billing Manager
• Billing Specialist
• Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Cash Applications
• Payroll Accountant (5 Openings)
• Billing Clerk
• Purchasing Specialist
• Admin Assistant (Healthcare)
• HR Recruiter

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Area Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-490-6003 | dcd@fittsroberts.com|

May 2013 Newsletter for Accounting Professionals with list of current openings!

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Industry News and Update

Busy, busy, busy….what a month it has been! This newsletter was supposed to go out two weeks ago, so I apologize for the delay. It is an unbelievable time to live in Houston and I know it is only going to get better. All you have to do is drive around the city and see all the commercial and residential construction everywhere to realize our little city is in growth mode. Have you also noticed a not of out of state license plates? That is right! I think our little secret is out. Houston not only a great place to live, but the city also provides amazing career opportunities. I am going to keep it very short today. I have a laundry list of openings listed at the bottom of this email and have included an interesting article as well. As always feel free to check out my blog for job openings and career advice anytime.

Local Searches
CFO, CPA – Spanish – Brownsville, Texas 180 to 200K plus bonus & equity
CFO, CPA – Hospitality, Nebraska – 180 to 200K
Accounting Supervisor, Heights, 85K – small company
Severance Tax Specialist – DT – 75 to 95K
MMS /ONRR Coordinator – DT 80 to 110K
Treasury Analyst (2 openings) West & DT – 55 to 70K
Supervisor of Internal Financial Reporting – West – 75K plus bonus
Assistant Controller – E&P – West Houston
Staff Accountant – Magnolia – 45 to 55K
Fixed Assets Lead – Galleria – 80K
Corporate Accountant Analyst – Galleria – 80K
Non Profit Controller – DT – 90K
Cost Accountant – Pearland – 60K
Staff Accountant – heavy recs – NW – 60K
Controller – NW Houston – 95 to 115K
Accounting Manager – Heavy intercompany & reconciliations – 95K – Galleria
Joint Venture Audit – Oil and Gas – 65 to 110K – Galleria
Director SEC Reporting – Pre-IPO- 125K Plus Bonus / Stock
AP Specialist – 35 to 38K – SW
Associate Manager Consolidations & Analysis – 50 to 65K +20% – 　West
Revenue Accountant – 5 years – 65 to 91K – Downtown
FP&A Manager, 　multi location – 75 to 85K – Galleria
JV Accountant – 2 openings – 50 to 120K
Revenue Accountant – 　SAP PRA – 80K – West
Revenue Supervisor – 　SAP/ Enertia – 90 to 100K – West
Cost Analyst 75K　
Public Accounting – Tax and Audit – any level tax or audit 50 to 120K
IT Audit – 80K plus – West
AP Supervisor – 65 to 75K – West Houston

March 2013 Accounting Openings – Staff to Controller – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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• Financial Analyst – very visible – high growth – Greenspoint
• Financial Analyst – Heavy Modeling – Galleria
• Staff Accountant – Heavy Recs – NW Houston
• Senior Accountant – SEC – Renewable – Southeast
• Accounting Manager – Non Profit – Galleria
• Accounting Manager – Manufacturing – Heavy intercompany – Galleria
• Financial Reporting Specialist – Benefits Accounting – DT
• SEC Accounting – 40 hour work week
• Federal Tax Accountant with Supervisor potential – NW Houston
• Midstream Accountant – DT – 1 to 2 years of gas plant experience
• Gas Plant Processing Specialist – heavy g.p. experience needed
• MMS Supervisor – DT and Sugar Land
• Staff Accountant – Service – SW Houston
• Controller – Service – heavy SEC background needed
• Revenue Supervisor with Enertia exp – West
• Accounting Services Senior Accountant – Heavy special projects – Galleria
• Senior Audit Manager – CPA Firm
• Non profit Audit – CPA Firm
• Tax Manager – International – Galleria
• Internal Auditor – limited travel – SW Houston

Corporate Accounting Manager – Galleria – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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The corporate accounting manager will effectively manage all general accounting activities for multiple corporate controlled entities under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  The Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the month-end close process and supervising the corporate accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.  The position will report to the Assistant Controller and be called on to interact with executive management as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Maintain policies, procedures and internal controls required to ensure financial statements of corporate companies are prepared timely and in accordance with GAAP.
  • Maintain procedures to ensure expenditures made by corporate departments are identified and properly accrued each month
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls
  • Complete monthly variance analysis of financial statements for all corporate companies
  • Complete monthly departmental analysis reports comparing actual to budget and prior year actuals
  • Supervise month-end close and financial statement preparation process
  • Supervision of accounts payable
  • Evaluate processes and procedures for improvement and develop recommendations for improvements
  • Ensure timely reconciliations to supporting ledgers or documentation of all GL account balances
  • Ensure all bank account balances are properly reconciled on a monthly basis
  • Ensure information required for entries to be made by subsidiaries is accurate and is provided timely
  • Identify profit improvement or cost reduction opportunities at corporate
  • Respond to inquiries made by independent auditors and or Business Compliance department
  • Provide team assessments to executive management
  • Develop relationships with all corporate departments and be responsive to their needs
  • Supervise and review reconciliations for multiple subsidiary accounts to ensure accurate reporting of consolidated financials
  • Manage annual budgeting process for corporate departments and corporate companies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
  • 5+ years experience, including audit, supervisory and management experience
  • Strong understanding & ability to interpret and apply GAAP
  • Hyperion experience a plus
  • Public company experience a plus
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain productive working relationships with other employees outside of the department
  • Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment
  • Consolidation experience a plus
  • Strong skills in use of complex Excel spreadsheets

Diane Delgado LeMaire|　Area Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-490-6003 | dcd@fittsroberts.com|

Senior Accountant (Greenspoint)

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Growing company adding to their team!

  • Experienced with Job Cost Accounting
  • Month End Close &  Financial Statement preparation
  • Strong excel skills
  • Understand construction/engineering/service oriented accounting interfacing with multiple locations and projects
  • Good understanding US GAAP and percentage of completion accounting
  • Results Oriented
  • Career Minded with a desire to grow an achieve desire results.
  • Looking for a team leader and developer of people
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Not afraid of fast pace environment
  • Degree in Accounting
  • 5 plus years of accounting experience
  • CPA or eligible to sit

 

Diane Delgado LeMaire　Area Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-490-6003 | dcd@fittsroberts.com|

Director of Accounting – Houston – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Directs financial accounting activities by performing the following:

  • Establishes, reviews, implements, and ensures execution of accounting best practices for policies, procedures and controls necessary to mitigate risks, protect company assets, and properly report financial activities.
  • Utilizes Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) best practice methodologies to implement same in the Accounting department. ???Establishes a roadmap to rollout pertinent parts to other departments based on risk analysis
  • Utilizes proven experience in managing projects and related project management skills to interact with the special projects team, Accounts Payable, Tax, other department personnel, and other departments to complete projects as needed.
  • Provides guidance from a GAAP and General Ledger accounting perspective on tax related matters.
  • Assists Controller and CFO with various tasks and projects
  • Delegates tasks to appropriate staff
  • Supervises General Accounting operations and teams (General Ledger, Cash Accounting, Sales Audit, Fixed Assets, Projects, Inventory, and Accounts Payable) of the Accounting Department. ???This includes, but is not limited to hiring, evaluating, delivering correctives, and terminating associates.
  • Ensures integrity, accuracy, completeness and accuracy of records and transactions recorded in the books.
  • Ensures proper procedures are identified, implemented and executed to record transactions; reconcile accounts; and reconcile sub-ledgers and interfaces.
  • Supervises preparation and publication of historical financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to Corporate Controller (monthly, quarterly, annually, and any special reports requested).
  • Assists in identification and implementation of accounting software packages and systems integration, as necessary.
  • Ensures that Academy is in compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal and generally accepted accounting principles and requirements by studying existing and new legislation. ???Advises management of needed actions.
  • Coordinates close of books monthly and annually.
  • Coordinates year-end audit preparation with timely and accurate completion.
  • Establishes productive relationships with Accounting personnel, CFO departments and other company departments.
  • Coordinates development of staff for personal and technical skills, including establishing, monitoring and driving to completion goals and career paths.
  • Exhibits working knowledge of theory and execution of core accounting functions, processes and systems, and the proper interfaces with other departments and systems.
  • Exhibits expertise in regulatory and compliance areas pertaining to US GAAP, Risk assessment and mitigation through proper Internal Controls, and Financial Reporting.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

    Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA required.
    • Minimum 8 years relevant business related work experience required
    • Consumer products industry and public accounting experience highly preferred.
    • Knowledge of accounting regulations and practices preferred.

Staff Financial Reporting Analyst – Regulatory – Oil and Gas – Downtown – to 55K EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Primary Responsibilities
• Assists in execution of the external regulatory financial reporting function:
o Analysis of GAAP financial statements and supporting information to determine impact on regulatory reporting
o Calculation of adjustments between GAAP and FERC’s Uniform System of Accounts
o Review of system generated FERC accounting reports for reasonableness
o Review of information provided by other departments for reasonableness
o Preparation of several FERC Form 6 filings
o Responsible for the compilation and organization of support files for all aforementioned filings
• Performs technical accounting research pertaining to regulatory reporting, including the preparation of memorandums reporting conclusions of such research to management
• Assists in the process of keeping abreast on current accounting and industry related topics, assesses the impact on regulatory reporting of those topics and informs other departments of potential impact upon their reporting procedures
• Assists in development and maintenance of additional system generated reports to improve the efficiency of the regulatory reporting process

 

Education and Experience Requirements
• Bachelors degree in accounting required
• Experience within or general understanding of the midstream oil and gas industry is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 2007, including general PC skills

Personal Attributes and Position Requirements
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to interact effectively with various levels of staff and management
• Motivated, self-directed and results-driven approach to work, also takes ownership of assigned tasks
• Deadline orientated
• Ability to independently develop solutions to problems/challenges as they arise
• Excellent organizational skills and pays attention to details
• Effective in a dynamic environment, adapting to and managing change in a positive and proactive manner
• Capable of establishing effective working relationships that promote teamwork and collaboration
• Effective interaction with financial reporting and financial accounting

 

Type of Position
• Full time

Staff Internal Auditor – Allen Parkway area – 55-65K EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Performs detailed operational and financial audits and special projects. May lead audits on small projects but will generally assist experienced senior/staff level personnel during planning of the engagement, reporting the results of the work and administering the project with Company and/or department management and appropriate Company and/or Department Personnel.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Keeps the Lead Auditor informed – responsible for communicating significant audit concerns and issues relevant to the project to the lead auditor timely. When functioning as a lead auditor, keep the Manager informed of such issues and situations. Also responsible for tracking time by significant audit program segment and providing time to the lead auditor each Monday. Should also keep the lead auditor informed of time-off requests submitted to the Manager and other administrative matters affecting availability.

 

• Performs Project Work – gather substantive data from accounting records, operational reports, interviews with company/department personnel and observations. Ensures the project work is conducted and documented in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditing Standards of Professional Practice, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Internal Audit Department policies.

 

• Continues Professional Development – participate in professional and industry organizations and obtain training as needed to keep abreast of current professional and industry trends and events. Required to provide a detailed career plan, training preferences, and project preferences to the Manager prior to or during the annual performance assessment.

 

Benefits Options:
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Vacation and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement

 

EDUCATIONAL/Experience/MINIMUM Requirements
Education:
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, General Business or a related discipline
Certification:
• Certified or candidate for certification (CPA, CIA, CISA)
Experience:
• 2 years of auditing experience or equivalent experience in a related field
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong risk assessment and analytical skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, and creative problem solving abilities
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills

October 2012 Newsletter for Accounting Professionals from Diane Delgado LeMaire @ CFS

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Industry News and Updates

This has been an interesting start to the 4th quarter of the year. I can’t say that we are super busy on the direct hire side of our business, but we have been very steady.　Although year to date, the CFS Houston Team has become one of the top CFS offices for growth!　 The demand for contract workers is very high. We are seeing this locally in Houston and nationally (40 offices nationwide). 　I wonder how much of an impact the coming election is having on the types of hires companies are making (temporary vs. permanent) and if we will see the flood gates open after we receive the election results. I guess we will have to wait and see.

I continue to be optimistic about our local economy. Most of the news we see every day about Houston is very positive. We were just recently name the number one city in the US for Manufacturing by Forbes. Just simply drive around town and there seem to be buildings going up every where (especially on the west side of town). Construction is always the last industry to come out of a recession, so I am sure this is just the beginning of what’s to come. According to the GHP Houston added almost 90, 000 jobs by the end of August 2012. We are experiencing one of the fastest growth rates　in the nation. Again, very positive news. It is great to live in such a wonderful and prosperous city. Oh, and by the way GO TEXANS! They are having an amazing year and I am certain making a positive impact on our local economy :-). Until next time……

Local Statistics:

National / Houston Unemployment rate: 7.8/6.7

Price of Oil: $95 (last year $95)

Oil Rig Count: 1955 (last year 1835)

Industries hiring: Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Oil & Gas Field Services, Retail, Chemicals and Services, Construction, Manufacturing

Positions in demand: Senior Accountants,Auditors, Financial Analysts

Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government

Openings:

  • Credit & Collections Manager, SE, 110 to 120K
  • SEC Accountant, Westchase, 1 to　2 year Auditor needed
  • Senior Accountant, Westchase, 60K (2 openings)
  • Staff Accountant, Galleria, 48K
  • Auditor, Galleria, 40% travel 60 to 75K
  • Fixed Asset Accounting Manager, DT, 90K
  • Bilingual Senior Accountant, DT, 60K
  • Controller, Manufacturing, Rosenberg, 130K
  • 2 Entry Level Tax Accountants, CPA Firm, Good GPA
  • Accounting Manager, Katy, 100K
  • Assistant Controller, Rosenberg, 85K
  • Audit Senior Manager & Partner, Galleria, DOE
  • Tax Senior Manager & Partner, Galleria, DOE
  • Payroll Administrator, Woodlands, 50K
  • International Tax Staff & Senior, Westchase, 50 to 90K
  • Revenue Accounting Supervisor, DT, 115K
  • Revenue Senior, DT, 65 to 85K
  • Gas Plant Accountant, DT, 85 to 90K
  • Staff Accountant, West Houston, Small Company, 60K
  • Procurement Rep, 2 to 3 year assignment IRAQ, 100 PLUS
  • Tax Staff Accountant, CPA Firm, Galleria, 45 to 55K
  • Internal Auditor, Galleria, 60 to 65K – 20% Travel
  • Gas Plant Accountant, Westchase & DT, 75 to 100K
  • Sales Analyst (heavy excel), Greenway, 55K
  • Payroll and Payroll Tax Accountants, Galleria, 45 to 65K
  • Pharmacy IT　Analyst, Modeling, Data Mining, Greenway Plaza, 80 to 90K

Articles:

Forbes names Houston No. 1 city for manufacturing jobs

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2012/10/forbes-names-houston-no-1-city-for.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2012-10-12

Current Openings September 2012

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dcd@fittsroberts.com

  • Revenue Accounting Supervisor – Downtown – Oil and Gas – 110K – offshore experience
  • Revenue Accountant (Senior) – Downtown – Oil and Gas – 80K – offshore experience
  • Internal Audit Director – Galleria – 125K+ – need to have presented to Board before
  • Staff Internal Auditor – Galleria – Oil and Gas – 55-60K(ish) – 20% travel (international)
  • Staff Internal Auditor (x2)- Reliant area – 55-60K – 5% travel (domestic)
  • Senior Auditor – Galleria – Manufacturing – 75K – 50% travel (domestic)
  • Healthcare Analyst – Greenway Plaza – Healthcare – 90K – pharmacy experience?
  • Implementation Manager – Greenway Plaza – Healthcare – 90-120K – need project Mgt experience
  • Sr Accountant/Jr Manager – Downtown – Oil and Gas – 95-110K – consolidations, large co experience
  • Gas Plant Accountant – Downtown – 75K – does acct for plant, creates invoices for gas
  • Staff Accountant (x2) – Katy – to 53K – MUST have Accounting Degree
  • Lease Accounting Manager – West – 100K – mix of fixed assets, systems and lease experience
  • Director of Accounting – West – 125K
  • Controller – Southwest – Manufacturing – 110-135K – MUST have standard costing and manu experience
  • Auditor – West – Oil and Gas – 100-110K – Need Oil and Gas experience, JV audits, SOX, E&P
  • Sales Analyst – Greenway Plaza – Healthcare – 50K – 1 year analysis experience, data-mining
  • AP Manager – Downtown – Oil and Gas – 60-70K – Must be degreed, need O&G or oilfield svcs experience
  • Assistant Controller – Construction – West – to 100K – need homebuilding experience
  • Senior Auditor – Downtown – Oil and Gas – 90K – 8-10 yrs, 20% travel
  • Gas Plant Accountant – West – Oil and Gas – 90K
  • Tax Director – West – Consumer Goods – to 140K – Federal and State

 

Accounting Manager – Houston – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Job Description:

Assists Controller with various aspects of managing the department and Financial Accounting objectives.
Hires, trains, coordinates and supervises accounting personnel involved in the preparation of detailed accounting entries and transactions.
Responsible for internal and external reporting, including preparing Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Statements.
Responsible for preparation of reporting for management, special and ad hoc, and assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable.
Ensures appropriate controls exist and are completed to assure the integrity of reported results.
Prepares, reviews, and maintains the appropriate ledgers, ledger entries and reconciliations.
Responsible for analysis of financial data.
Assists with the budget process, including actual verses budget and actual verses actual variance analysis.
Responsible for integrity of results reported and confidentiality thereof.
Keeps abreast of current developments in accounting and the retail industry for financial impact.
Responsible for researching authoritative literature for proper treatment of accounting topics.

Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and accounting software experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices