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Audit Manager Role with a Fast Track to Partner, San Antonio, Texas EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Audit Manager Role with a Fast Track to Partner

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is a well established local public accounting firm seeking an Audit Manager to fill a key spot in their Audit department.  The firm is looking for this position to help establish a strong commercial audit practice in the San Antonio Market.  If you are looking to make a fast track to partner, please send your resume.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with commercial clients throughout the year
  • Participate in performing audit procedures and establish  expectations of product to be delivered
  • Plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that appropriately addresses risk
  • Develop a staff , delegate work and conduct performance reviews
  • Generate new business opportunities in the San Antonio Market.
QUALIFICATIONS:    
  • Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction
  • Possess executive presence – needs to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients
  • Client development/relationship-building skills
  • Excellent decision-making skills
  • Supervise and review work of associates and seniors
  • Ability to develop and manage teams
EDUCATION:
  • Four-year degree in Accounting
  • CPA required
EXPERIENCE:
  • 7-10 years prior work experience
Prior significant supervisory experience
 
Diane Delgado LeMaire|Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 |713-490-6003 | dcd@fittsroberts.com|

August 2012 Newsletter for Houston Accounting Professionals

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August 2012

Industry News and Updates

Diane – can you believe that Summer is almost over? Right now it seems that most people are focused on last minute vacations, back to school shopping and getting prepared for unbelievable amounts of traffic on the freeways again. I must say, I do love the sunny and warm days of summer, but I am ready for the fall. One of the main reasons for that excitement is not only the change in weather, but the amount of hires that happen in September, October and November. These are typically the busiest months for permanent placements. Contract placements tend to be higher in the summer　months, although there are record numbers of temporary hires happening this year.

So what is new to Houston?　According to the Greater Houston Partnership’s Economy at a Glance, consumer confidence seems to be　improving. Houston enjoyed the highest auto and home sales numbers since 2007 this past month.　　The GHP ties this back to 3 factors which include: job and income growth, as well as the strong performance of the energy industry. They also mentioned that the average annual wage is up $9,100 from 2009. I can tell you first hand that making a move right now does not mean you have to go backwards in salary.　That is not to say that people are not making lateral moves,　but for the most part everyone is seeing an increase in salary. The market is still doing very well in Houston and good talent is getting harder to find. Accountants like yourself will benefit from that today and for years to come!

Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have and stay tuned for the next newsletter in October.

Local Statistics:

  • National / Houston Unemployment rate: 8.4/7.5
  • Price of Oil:$83.13 (last year $95.87)
  • Oil Rig Count:1944 (last year 1900)
  • Industries hiring:
  • Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Oil & Gas Field Services, Retail, Chemicals and Services
  • Positions in demand: Staff Accountants, Auditors, Analysts, Oil　& Gas Accountants,　Operations Accounting　Roles
  • Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government, Financial Services

Local Searches
  • Staff Accountant, Katy, 45 to 55K
  • Tax Staff Accountant, CPA Firm, Galleria, 45 to 55K
  • Internal Auditor, Sugar Land, 60 to 65K – 5% Travel
  • Operations Analyst, Galleria, 75K
  • Internal Auditor, Galleria, 60 to 65K – 20% Travel
  • Accounting Manager, Trading Co, Galleria, 85 to 95K
  • Staff Auditor (Financial & IT), Med Center, 60K
  • AR Analyst, non degreed, South Houston, 35K
  • Sr Accountant, AR, Westchase, 55K
  • Buyer, Planner, NW Houston, Metals exp., 45 to 55K
  • Hyperion / HFM Analst, West, 60K plus 20% bonus
  • Gas Plant Accountant, Westchase & DT, 75 to 100K
  • Treasury / Financial Analyst, Galleria, 100K
  • Cost Analyst, Rosenberg, 75 to 85K
  • FP&A Senior, Woodlands, 100K
  • Sales Analyst (heavy excel), Greenway, 55K
  • Accounting Manager, NW, MFG exp. 80K
  • JIB Manager, DT, 100 to 115
  • Director of Accounting, E&P, 130 to 150K
  • Credit Analyst, DT, 70K
  • Billing Lead, DT, 60K
  • AP Manager, DT 65K
  • Payroll and Payroll Tax Accountants, Galleria, 45 to 65K
  • Pharmacy Analyst – Greenway Plaza, 80 to 90K
  • Internal Audit Manager, Galleria, 90 to 110K
  • Credit & Collections Manager, SE, 90K

Financial Analyst with Bond Economic Analysis – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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MUST HAVE BOND ANALYSIS  EXPERIENCE

SUMMARY

Provides analytical and implementation support to Treasury policy and strategy development. Assist and support the Corporate Investor Relations function. Responsible for assisting in the execution of borrowing programs, including negotiation, compliance and liaison with participant parties. Role would also include analysis related to leases and acquisition activities impacting capital structure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in developing processes for alternative financing plans so that companywide capital structure can be optimized. • Monitor and evaluate debt market conditions and corporate needs to determine appropriate timing of borrowing. • Provide assistance to effect efficient negotiation, documentation and execution of borrowing programs. • Create and maintain debt covenant forecast models. Monitor, report and execute compliance of debt covenants. • Analyze acquisition proposals to identify and resolve issues relating to financing and capital structure. • Monitor and analyze interest rate trends to identify opportunities and risks relating to financing programs and strategies. • Perform lease vs. buy analyses to recommend appropriate financing method for identified capital spending proposals. • Research and monitor current developments in corporate finance theory and practice in relation to capital structure and its impact on firm value. • Develops information used in presentations with rating agencies, investors, financial advisors and others to ensure the appropriate financing terms and conditions for projects are arranged. Develops information used in and assists in preparing presentations in support of the Corporate Investor Relations effort. • Works with financial and legal advisors to prepare documents necessary to finalize and close financing plans. • Facilitates and coordinates the Corporate Investor Relations participation in investor meetings including but not limited to industry conferences, non-deal road shows, site visits, and conference calls. • Facilitates and coordinates banking or risk management projects to improve cost of banking or and operational efficiencies of cash and risk management processes • Interacts with other departments to accomplish stated requirements and assists in the development of solutions. • Performs other duties as assigned Desired Skills & Experience

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance. A minimum of 5-7 years experience in finance, treasury or financial analysis. Very good grasp of corporate finance theory, investment theory and fixed income mathematics. Working knowledge of financial accounting, financial statement interpretation. Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

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.

 

Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Our P/E owned client is growing. They are looking for either an Accounting Manager or Assistant controller to join their team. They have almost double in size this year alone and are aggressively going after additional acquisitions.  The A.C. will supervise a staff of 5 staff / senior accountants. Other responsibilities include:

  • Supervise day to day accounting functions
  • Manage monthly close process
  • Assist the Controller with consolidating monthly, quarterly and annual report
  • Assist in managing the annual audit process
  • Continue Great Plains implementation

Requirements

  • Accounting degree, CPA highly preferred
  • Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics experience required
  • FRX reporting experience preferred
  • Supervisory experience

Please email your resume to: dcd@fittsroberts.com

SEC Reporting Manager – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Manager – Financial Reporting

A Fortune 500 company with over $6.0 billion in annual revenues.

Manager of Financial Reporting. The position reports to the Corporate Controller, and is the direct supervisor of the Associate Manager of Financial Reporting.

Description of Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position primarily include:

Ownership and management of the process to prepare quarterly 1934 Act filings (e.g., Form 10-K and 10-Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC);

Creation and maintenance of XBRL documents to be filed with the SEC and related tagging;

Ownership and management of the process to prepare financial statements and other schedules, included in its quarterly earnings release and filed on Form 8-K with the SEC;

Coordination and preparation of various portions of investor presentations;

Interpretation, communication and implementation of new accounting and reporting standards and, as required, drafting response letters to the appropriate authority;

Preparation of monthly financial statements for one of corporate entities, including the preparation or review of various analytical procedures, reconciliations and periodic journal entries (e.g., stock-based compensation, shares outstanding and interest rate swap valuations);

Assistance in the coordination of the 401(K) plan audit and filing of Form 11-K with the SEC;

Preparation of statutory financial statements related to various foreign subsidiaries;

Involvement, as necessary, in any 1933 Act filings (e.g., Forms S-1, S-3 and S-8);

Drafting letters of response to SEC comments on filings, as required;

Coordination with external and internal auditors with regards to review and audit procedures; and

Census and other governmental reporting requirements.

Desired Qualifications

The candidate must be:

A team-first oriented employee;

Detail oriented, with a keen attention to quality control;

Process oriented, with an emphasis on internal controls;

An effective communicator, including the use of both verbal and written forms of communication, able to interact with various groups within the organization (i.e., Tax, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations, etc.); and

Willing and able to work the necessary hours to accomplish all responsibilities, especially during month- and quarter-end close process, within a specific, defined timeline.

The candidate should have, at a minimum:

A Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, or a Finance degree with an accounting emphasis;

Certification as a public accountant;

Seven to ten years of relevant experience in accounting at a large, multi-location corporation and/or public accounting firm;

Experience with both internal and external financial reporting, including filing of SEC documents;

A firm understanding of accounting principles;

Experience effectively managing and developing staff-level accountants;

Proficiency handling multiple, simultaneous projects;

An intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft software products, particularly Excel and v-lookups, as well as a general ledger software package; and

A working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management and other Hyperion software products.

Staff Accountant – NW Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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50 to 55K plus 10% bonus

responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation of financial statements on a weekly, periodic and annual basis for the accounting management team

Prepare and complete journal entries by compiling and analyzing source data associated with the assigned areas of responsibility

Conduct analytical review of accounts prior to the closing of the books each period

Prepare general ledger reconciliations

Identify potential improvements in work flow processingAssist with process and procedure documentation

Perform various month end analysis and reviews to help ensure timely and accurate reporting within the financial statements of the company

Prioritize and meet deadlines and complete projects in a timely manner

Required:

Bachelor Degree in Accounting,

2-3 years of hands on general accounting experience

Computer skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Access

Diane Delgado LeMaire|　Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 |713-260-5238

 

Senior Auditor – Greenspoint 15% Travel – 70 to 75K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Senior Auditor I

Location:

Greenspoint Area

Reports to:

Director of Internal Audit

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Position requires ability to provide oversight, training and guidance to junior auditors, and directly assist management in the conduct regular and special purpose audits. Position will also require that the associate become a mentor up to three staff auditors. Position requires industry knowledge and the practice of auditing. Also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills for extensive report writing responsibilities.

This position requires approximately 15% travel.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelors degree in Accounting and CPA. Minimum three years working experience in Auditing. Public Accounting experience a plus. Certifications in other related specialties (CFE, CIA, CMA, CISA) highly desirable.

Management reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities set forth herein at any time.

Physical Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office materials and supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Position requires the ability to drive to audit location during the day, and lift audit bag weight.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates should be flexible and able to adapt to the audit approach to each assignment. Good sense of judgment, positive attitude and ability to deal effectively with auditees.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

Senior Auditor – Houston – 15% travel – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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My client is a publicly traded offshore drilling company that does roughly $600M in annual revenue.　 They are looking for an experienced auditor with either public acounting, or a mix of public/offshore drilling industry experience.　 The company is currently experiencing growth, which will this position ample opportunity for career growth. If you’re interested, or know someone who is,  email me at dcd@fittsroberts.com

Job Summary:

The Senior Auditor is a member of the corporate internal audit function who is responsible for leading and participating in audits of business and financial operations and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　

  • Communicate timely, clearly, and professionally with company personnel and IA management. Ability to document testing and findings in a way that is clear, concise, based on evidence presented, and within departmental and IIA standards.　

 

  • Plan and coordinate multiple audits simultaneously, perform risk analysis, and document processes and controls.　

 

  • Independently research and perform interviews with company personnel to properly create a scope and plan for the project.　

 

  • Design and perform testing to ensure proper functioning of processes and controls, and conclude on the results.　

 

  • Request, obtain, and analyze evidential data as a basis for creating an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the processes being reviewed.　

 

  • Perform testing to ensure proper functioning of processes and controls, and conclude on results via clear written and oral communication within the departmental standards. Identify opportunities for improvement on the operational processes and business cycles audited.　

 

  • Interact professionally with process owners to ensure that agreement on objectives, issues, and recommendations is achieved and clearly understood.　

 

  • Ensure use of computer assisted auditing techniques (CATT’s) to maximize audit results.　

 

  • Assess the completeness, accuracy, validity, effectiveness, and efficiency of the audit work for those audits and auditors for which you are responsible. Provide feedback as needed.　

 

  • Ability to perform documentation and testing of information systems processes and controls as needed by IA Department.　

 

  • Monitor progress of self and assigned projects against objectives; complete duties in a timely, complete, accurate, and effective manner. Keep IA management aware of project status and findings.　

 

  • Maintain a high attention to detail while producing quality work consistent with departmental and IIA standards.　

 

  • Possess technical skills to perform Oracle inquiries and extractions required for data analysis on projects.　

 

  • Portray a willingness to help team members when needs arise. Seek out additional job tasks when work is complete.　

 

  • Performs administrative tasks as assigned.　

 

  • Provide input for annual risk assessment and planning for the department.　

 

  • Provide on the job training and guidance to audit team members.　

 

  • Keep abreast of current internal auditing issues and practices through participating in professional development opportunities, training, professional association memberships and knowledge sharing with peers or colleagues. Use knowledge gained to better IA Department.

 

　Qualifications:

　

  • Must be diligent, hard-working, self motivated, professional, and possess good analytical skills.　

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems is preferred.　

 

  • CPA , CIA, CISA or actively pursing certification is required.　

 

  • Minimum 3 years public accounting, consulting, or internal auditing experience.　

 

  • Ability to oversee the work of others, prioritize and assign tasks, provides feedback to improve the professional quality of work performed and outcomes.　

 

  • Proficiency in process documentation.　

 

  • Familiarity with COSO, risk assessment, audit program execution, and WP creation is required.　

 

  • Proficiency with MS Office applications is required.　

 

  • Ability to professionally handle difficult issues and people is required.　

 

  • Objectivity, integrity and good professional judgment is required.　

 

  • Ability to professionally handle sensitive information and the ability to keep things strictly confidential is required.　

 

  • Ability to travel to foreign locations (apx.15%), some of them challenging is required.　

 

  • Ability to travel domestically and board a rig or vessel as needed (apx. 10%).　

 

  • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing is preferred.　

 

  • Experience with CATT’s is preferred.　

 

Proficiency with Oracle is preferred.

Over 30 Accounting & Finance openings in Houston! Permanent and Contract!

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Below is a partial list of our local searches:

Local Searches
  • Auditor – West Houston – Less than 15% travel, Oil & Gas, 65 to 75K
  • Auditor – Central – 50% travel – Oil & Gas, 65 to 75K
  • Joint Interest Auditor – 25% travel – Oil & Gas (Fortune 200), 60 to 100K
  • Auditor – Downtown – 50% Travel – Manufacturing – 75 to 85K
  • Tax Manager, Federal & State, FAS 109 – 120 to 155K 
  • Senior Tax Accountant – Galleria – 50 to 80K (Federal & State)
  • Senior Banking Auditor – Galleria – 65 to 80K
  • IFRS Analyst – DT – E&P, 65 to 95K
  • Accounting  Manager (CPA, Spanish, Oracle) – Sugar Land – 100 to 120K 
  • Inventory Accounting Manger – West – 85 to 95K
  • SEC Accountant – Greenway – 55 to 70K
  • Payroll Accountant – Southeast – 60 to 75K
  • Senior Auditor (Rotational Role) 50% Travel – Fortune 500 – 60 to 85K
  • Financial Analyst (2), The Woodlands
  • Senior Accountant, The Woodlands, Big4 background
  • AP Manager, The Woodlands
  • Mid Office Analyst, 60 to 100K – Trader Track!
  • Project Analyst, North Houston, 65 to 75K
  • Cost Accountant, North Houston, 65 to 75K
  • Sr. GL Accountant (Manufacturing), Northwest Houston, 65 to 70K
  • Senior Cost Analyst, Northwest Houston, 65 to 75K
  • Bilingual Spanish Accountant, West Houston, 65 to 75K
  • Six Sigma / Financial Analyst, Northwest Houston, 65 to 80K
  • JIB Supervisor and Lead, Northwest Houston, 65 to 95K
  • Junior Accountant (Associates Degree) 40K
  • Corporate Recruiter, 50 to 55K, Northwest Houston
  • Tax Accountant, CPA Firm, NO OVERTIME, Greenway Plaza

Contract
  • 6 Tax Contractors needed for fall deadlines
  • 20 Internal / External Auditors needed for various projects
  • Property Accountant ( 60 day project)
  • Valuation Analyst (temp to hire)
  • Payroll Tax (temp to hire)
  • AP Specialists (The Woodlands)
  • SAP Reconciliation Project
  • Financial Analyst (Excel & Quickbooks) (temp to hire)

 

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Looking for 3 to 4 year Auditor – 10% travel – 40 to 45 hour work week!

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 Summary: The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on financial, IT and operational processes. The Senior Internal Auditor may often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel. 

Responsibilities:

  • Developing internal audit scope.
  • Performing internal audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.
  • Assisting Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee.
  • Identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas.
  • Providing input to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
  • Championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
  • Performing follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues.
  • Directing and reviewing the work performed by other internal audit personnel, including resources from the co-sourcing firm.
  • Represents internal audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
  • Developing and maintaining productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings

 

Experienced Required:

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

Travel – less than 10%

 

************There are two openings***************

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.

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

  

Junior Financial Analyst – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Description of Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position primarily include:

  • Review of  financial statements, supporting schedules and internally-generated audit reports;
  • Creation and review of trend analysis and various other analytical tools;
  • Assistance with the consolidation of the financial statements for companies and various corporate entities;
  • Preparation of various journal entries required in the consolidation of companies financial statements;
  • Completion of special projects; and
  • Creation of ad hoc reports.

 

Desired Qualifications

The candidate must be:

·         A team-first oriented employee;

·         Detail oriented;

·         Willing and able to work the necessary hours to accomplish the assigned tasks, especially during month- and quarter-end close process; and

·         An effective communicator, including the use of both verbal and written forms of communication.

 

The ideal candidate should have, at a minimum:

·         Successfully retained a Bachelor’s degree, with a major in accounting, from a reputable business college;

·         A firm understanding of accounting principles;

·         One to three years of relevant experience in accounting at a large, multi-location corporation and/or public accounting firm;  

·         Retained, or be eligible and desire to achieve, certification as a public accountant;

·         Proficiency handling multiple, simultaneous projects;

·         An intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft software products, particularly Excel and v-lookups, as well as a general ledger software package; and

·         A working knowledge of Hyperion.

  

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Spanish Speaking Internal Auditor – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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SUMMARY

  • Prepare, Conduct, Discuss and Document Internal Audits in group companies of the North and Latin America regions.

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  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and make value recommendations to improve the overall control environment.

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  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost-effective control, cost savings, and revenue enhancement.

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  • Perform special projects

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    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review key financial information and determine if it is adequately stated in the Management Accounts/Financial Statements and supported.

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  • Check compliance with internal guidelines from Group and regional levels

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  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and make value recommendations to improve the overall control environment

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  • Follow up on implementation of agreed action plans

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  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost-effective control, cost savings, and revenue enhancement.

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  • Adequately document and support all audit findings

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  • Prepare audit reports that effectively communicate audit findings, potential risk, and recommendations

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  • Communicate effectively with all levels in an international organization

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  • Perform special audits at the direction of the V.P. of Corporate Internal Audits as well as participation in special projects

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    REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field ideally with professional certification (e.g. CPA or CIA)

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  • Minimum of 3 years auditing experience with public accounting firm (e.g. Big 4) or in industry

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  • Knowledge of international accounting standards

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  • Excellent knowledge of internal controls and operational procedures and processes

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  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from foreign countries

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  • Strong English and Spanish language skills

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  • Knowledge of application systems such as Microsoft Office

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  • Willingness to travel frequently to countries in the North and Latin American regions

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  • Knowledge of distribution industry would be an advantage

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    INTERNAL CONTACTS

  • Corporate Headquarter in Germany (esp. Corporate Internal Audit Department)

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  • Local country and Finance management in the regions

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  • Regional CEO and CFO Latin America

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    EXTERNAL CONTACTS

  • External auditors and advisors (lawyers, consultants)

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    ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK

  • Reports to Vice President Corporate Internal Auditor (based in Germany)

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  • Direct reports: none

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    SALARY RANGE: $55k to 65k

     

    IT SOX Coordinator

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    Project Responsibilities:
    • Actively participates in company top 8 initiatives (e.g. Data Integrity, Dashboards, End-to-End Process Improvement, M&A) as advisor on processes and controls
    • Facilitates documentation of design of processes and User Acceptance Testing or acts as reviewer as appropriate
    • Ensures action plans are established and tracked in key hotspot areas of concern
    • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently
    • Identify opportunities for more efficient and effective business processes and controls;
     
    Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 responsibilities:
    • Work with Internal Audit to perform IT Audit testwork
    • Manage listing of application controls and production reports
    • Conduct annual and ongoing significant account reviews and ensure testing is properly documented within SOX work papers
    • Document Division specific key SOX controls and their related attributes/test descriptions, utilizing the standard SOX RCM
    • Review/distribute/implement SOX guidance as it is issued, participate in global guidance update calls, and modify Division SOX program appropriately
    • Provide testing status updates to SOX Core Team on a real-time basis
    • Prepare write-ups of any new deficiency identified via management testing, and submit them (along with updates to existing items) to SOX Manager on a real-time basis
    • Establishes and communicates testing timeline with the divisions
    • Manages and executes all aspects of test preparation, execution, and coordination with process owners
    • Facilitates detailed review, executed by Controllers, of test results and test summary for completeness and accuracy
    • Communicates testing support needs and data requests
    • Manages status reporting and facilitates meetings to clarify test results, as needed
    • Ensures testing project binders and all documentation is maintained
    • Obtains first draft of remediation plans from Controllers (or process owners) and updates TOE results with plan, owner, and target remediation date
    • Assists the divisions in documenting desk level procedures and system operating manuals
    • Perform field visits
    • Follow through on management responses to internal and external auditor
    Education/Training:
    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
     
    Job Knowledge/Experience:
    • A self starter that demonstrates strong leadership and success as a project manager with previous SOX compliance experience
    • Experience with Change Management including User Acceptance Testing required
    • Must be able to multi-task
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Minimum of 5 years accounting/IT/audit experience, 3 years of public accounting experience is a plus.
    • Strong analytical and root cause analysis capabilities; challenges the status quo
    • Strong process re-engineering, flowcharting, and data analysis background
    • Outstanding organizational skills
    • Proficient in MS Office such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access; Visio a plus
     
    License(s):
    CISA and or CPA preferred
     
    Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    SOX Coordinator (IT & Financial) – Houston, Texas

    Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire
    Description
    Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 responsibilities:
    • Conduct annual and ongoing significant account reviews and ensure testing is properly documented within SOX work papers
    • Document Division specific key SOX controls and their related attributes/test descriptions, utilizing the standard SOX RCM
    • Review/distribute/implement SOX guidance as it is issued, participate in global guidance update calls, and modify Division SOX program appropriately
    • Provide testing status updates to SOX Core Team on a real-time basis
    • Prepare write-ups of any new deficiency identified via management testing, and submit them (along with updates to existing items) to SOX Manager on a real-time basis
    • Identify Division SOX training needs and participate/facilitate training
    • Respond to KPMG meeting and documentation requests – liaise with KPMG contact directly to arrange SOX planning sessions, walkthroughs, and facilitate the integrated audit approach
    • Establishes and communicates testing timeline with the divisions
    • Manages and executes all aspects of test preparation, execution, and coordination with process owners
    • Facilitates detailed review, executed by Controllers, of test results and test summary for completeness and accuracy
    • Communicates testing support needs and data requests
    • Manages status reporting and facilitates meetings to clarify test results, as needed
    • Ensures testing project binders and all documentation is maintained
    • Obtains first draft of remediation plans from Controllers (or process owners) and updates TOE results with plan, owner, and target remediation date
    • Assists the divisions in documenting desk level procedures and system operating manuals
    • Participates in the division forecasting, planning, and analysis process, as appropriate
    • Perform field visits
    • Follow through on management responses to internal and external auditor recommendations
     
    Project Responsibilities:
    • Actively participates in company top 8 initiatives (eg. Data Integrity, Dashboards, End-to-End Process Improvement, M&A) as advisor on processes and controls
    • Facilitates documentation of design of processes or acts as reviewer as appropriate
    • Ensures action plans are established and tracked in key hotspot areas of concern
    • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently
    • Identify opportunities for more efficient and effective business processes and controls;

    Build internal systems knowledge and manage other on-going division related projects;

    Participates in the division forecasting, planning, and analysis process, as appropriate;
    Some travel (20-25%) as needed
    Education/Training:
     
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Visio a plus
     
    Job Knowledge/Experience:
     
    A self starter that demonstrates strong leadership and success as a project manager with previous SOX compliance experience
    Excellent communication skills
    Minimum of 5 years accounting/audit experience, 3 years of public accounting experience is a plus.
    Strong analytical and root cause analysis capabilities; challenges the status quo
    Strong process re-engineering, flowcharting, and data analysis background
    ERM experience a plus
    Experience in building KPI/Dashboards that lead to strong entity level controls framework based upon new COSO guidance
    SEC background a plus
     
     Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Houston September Openings – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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    Real Estate Accountant – Must have Big 4 Background

    Senior Accountant – CPA Firm – Accounting Services

    Corporate Oil & Gas Accountant (2) – 1 to 4 years of experience

    Oil & Gas AP Clerk (NW Houston)

    Internal Audit (North and Greenway) – 35% travel

    Internal Audit (University setting)

    Senior Auditor Public Accounting

    Law Firm Controller

    Financial Services Controller

    Assistant Controller (2.5 Billion dollar organization)

    Senior SEC Accountant (CPA)

    IT Auditor

    Cost Accountant (2 to 3 years max experience North Houston)

    Great Plains Cost Accountant (50 to 70K) Galleria

    AP Supervisor – Southeast Houston

    Controller (very decentralized organization)

    Bookkeeper – Public Accounting

    Quality Assurance – Electronics Manufacturing

    Electrical Chief Engineer –

    MLP Tax Accountant

    Sales Manager – Must Electrical Engineering Background

    Payroll / Benefits Manager (Union Experience)

    HR Manager (Generalist with Union Experience)

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Audit Senior, Audit Supervisor, Audit Manager for Local CPA FIRM

    Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire

    Job Description

    Our client is seeking energetic and creative professionals to join their dynamic team. This local CPA firm offers work like balance, paid overtime and a great opportunity for advancement!

    Job Description:
    In this audit staff position you will work primarily in clients’ offices supervising the work of other auditors and performing audit procedures and preparing audit workpapers. You will have responsibility for audit planning under a risk based model, evaluating internal controls, preparing financial statements, testing compliance with government contracts, and handling special assignments.

    • Senior Audit candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting and be a certified public accountant (or pursuing). Senior auditors must have three or more years of audit experience
    • Audit Supervisors / Managers must have at least six years of previous experience in financial statement audits
    • Previous experience in non profit audit and accounting is also a plus.

    Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Assistant Controller – 80 to 140K – Katy, Texas

    Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire
    • Supervises General Accounting operations and teams which include General Ledger, Cash Accounting, Sales Audit, Fixed Assets, Projects, Inventory, and Accounts Payable
    • Supervises preparation and publication of historical financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to Corporate Controller (monthly, quarterly, annually, and any special reports requested).
    • Ensures proper procedures are identified, implemented and executed to record transactions; reconcile accounts; and reconcile sub-ledgers and interfaces.
    • Assists in identification and implementation of accounting software packages and systems integration, as necessary.
    • Coordinates close of books monthly and annually as well as year-end audit preparation with timely and accurate completion.
    • Coordinates development of staff for personal and technical skills, including establishing, monitoring and driving to completion goals and career paths.
    • Exhibits expertise in regulatory and compliance areas pertaining to US GAAP, Risk assessment and mitigation through proper Internal Controls, and Financial Reporting.
    • 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.

     


    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in Accounting and CPA required.
    • Minimum 8 years relevant business related work experience required.
    • Prefer a candidate with public accounting and industry experience

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Assistant Controller, Houston, Texas 90 to 115K

    Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire

    Our client, a privately held services company, is growing and adding a leadership role to their Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will supervise up to 5 direct reports and 15 indirect reports.  

    Responsibilities:  

    ·          Supervise, manage and evaluate Accounting department personnel  

    ·          Manage all aspects of monthly closing and reporting process  

    ·          Manager quarterly review, yearend review and audit process  

    ·          Responsible for documentation and execution of internal controls  

    ·          Manage day to day/transaction processing of Accounting department  

    ·          Analyze processes and design/implement enhancements to create a more organized and efficient department  

    Requirements:  

    ·          Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance   

    ·          CPA and/or Public Accounting a plus   

    ·          Proficiency with MS Office applications   

    ·          Ability to develop and maintain effective departmental and employee relations   

    ·          Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills   

    Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com  

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com   | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire