Senior Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

The Senior Accountant fulfills a very integral role of the Company, with responsibilities for the monthly financial Close Process, US GAAP compliance, internal-controls monitoring and compliance and systems management. The position requires a technically-experienced financial professional. The successful candidate will have solid accounting experience, strong leadership skills, prior supervision experience, substantial computer skills, great communication abilities, high ethical integrity and a commitment to teamwork and service.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage General Ledger Accounting, including the monthly Close process and related account reconciliations.

Direct the Company’s accounting software processes, working with IT to manage the use of our Oracle financial systems. Lead current and upcoming system conversions, including conversions related to the financial reporting system.

Monitor SEC, FASB and related entities for changes impacting accounting and financial reporting. Develop related technical research memorandums and assess the impact on the Company’s financial results and reporting.

Analyze financial results and provide variance memos/schedules. Develop standard and ad-hoc reports/analyses.

Assist with the preparation of Company’s internal and external financial reporting.

Develop and refine the Company’s accounting policies and procedures, with emphasis on best-practices. Actively identify areas for improvements.

Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance. Ensure all work is appropriately documented and supported.

Work closely with other Finance areas and throughout the Company to ensure appropriate accounting.

Coordinate activities of internal and external auditors.

Train, cross-train and develop accounting staff. Serve as a leader and role model for the department.

Strive for continuous process improvement within the Finance Department.

Perform other special projects, as needed.

Skills Required:

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance

Six to ten years of accounting experience; Public accounting experience a plus

CPA preferred

High level of personal and professional integrity

Prior supervision experience; strong leadership and team building skills

Strong analytical and organization skills

Solid computer skills; experience with Oracle Financial Systems and Hyperion a strong plus

In-depth and broad understanding of all accounting and finance areas

Clear and concise communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management verbal and written.

Director of Tax – West Houston – 100 to 150K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 25, 2012May 25, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising operations management on needed actions.

Manages completion of all tax returns.

Coordinates activities of tax advisers, tax preparers and other tax specialists.

Responsible for managing relationships with external auditors, timely execution and resolution of audits.

Assists with the implementation of minor and major corporate strategies, objectives and policies of the Company.

Responsible for recommending and communicating goals and objectives of the department and ensuring completion of those strategic and tactical goals timely, accurately and completely.

Responsible for the hiring, retention and development of all staff personnel in span of control.

Assists with preparation of Company financial statements and tax provision.

Works with the Finance department in the preparation of budgets and long-term forecasts.

Evaluates accounting and internal control processes and offers recommendations for improvement. Implements new processes and systems to improve internal controls and segregation of duties for the company and department.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies

Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules

Requirements:

Extensive technical and practical expertise in various areas of corporate taxation (Federal and state), including partnerships and C Corps

Solid knowledge of property taxes, sales tax and various excise taxes

Ability to manage various tax functions

Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices

Strong Excel, Word and Accounting software skill

Bachelors degree in Accounting, CPA

Assistant Controller – South of Sugar Land – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 16, 2012May 16, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Assistant Controller

Maintain general ledger
Responsible for financial statement close each month.
Responsible for financial statement consolidation each month.
Prepare monthly income statement flash.
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports including coordination with operations management.
Review and understand all journal entries made each month including percentage of completion accounting and payroll.
Coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure proper intercompany eliminations.
Coordinate with subsidiary financial leaders to ensure timely monthly consolidation
Forecast SG&A expenses and track versus actual expenses each month.
Assist Senior Financial Analyst in preparing and maintaining corporate cash flow forecast.
Reconcile all specified accounts each month.
Prepare Debt Covenant calculations each quarter.
Prepare and administer weekly wire transfer and ACH transfers.
Develop systems and procedures to better handle department and accounting needs.
Assume additional responsibilities of the Corporate Controller in his absence.

The successful candidate will:　

Have a desire to keep learning and to move up within the organization
Have an undergraduate degree in accounting
Be a self starter
Have strong analytical and PC skills
Possess willingness and experience working across multiple departments including sales, estimating, engineering and project management.

Have leadership qualities that enable the candidate to build rapport inside the department

Gas Plant Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Senior Accountant – Midstream O&G

The Midstream Senior Accountant will be responsible for settling one or more plant or gathering assets in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with company policies using various accounting systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Position requires the ability to work with minimal detailed instruction and oversight. Uses established procedures while performing assigned tasks, but is able to apply judgment in carrying out responsibilities.

Ensures transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies and controls.

Obtains information from internal and external sources to record accounting transactions in the accounting systems and general ledger.

Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of transactions in the systems and general ledger accounts. Applies analytical review to system results top ensure transactions are properly recorded.

Provides monthly variance analysis on responsible assets for management reporting purposes.

Analyzes account balances and margin account activity at month end and prepares supported account reconciliations and margin analysis.

Answers and resolves internal and external customer inquiries, including audit inquiries from outside auditors, Internal Auditing, producer auditors and regulatory agencies.

Files applicable regulatory reports as required by governmental agencies.

Strong understanding of applicable midstream accounting systems, including TIPS and Excel.

Supports projects as requested by management.

Maintains desk procedures to document the mechanics of booking the assigned assets.

Required Skills

Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Proficient in use of Excel.

Experience with Oracle or other comparable ERP system preferred.

Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods.

Must adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior when carrying out job responsibilities.

Highly motivated and team-oriented individual.

Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.

Excellent organization skills.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in accounting, business or finance.

Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a degreed professional.

Prefer minimum of 3 years of midstream industry experience.

Quorum Suite (TIPS, QCM, QDOD) experience preferred.

Strong understanding of GAAP and how it applies to midstream accounting

Staff Accountant – NW Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

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

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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.

April Newsletter for Houston Accounting Professionals – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

I hope you’re doing well.　 I wanted to get back in touch and let you know a little about what’s going on the Houston job market these days.　It seems that Houston is doing much better than the data from last year revealed. We actually added 3500 more jobs in 2011 than initially released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At this point Houston has recovered all the jobs lost during the recession. I have also read several articles that reference Houston　having　more demand for Accountants than any other city in the U.S (check out this article: http://wp.me/puDjI-jX　). I can certainly attest to the fact that Q1 was a very busy quarter for us and Q2 is not slowing down. Not only is Houston doing very well, but our other offices across the nation are also experiencing more jobs and a tighter candidate market.　 If you’re considering a move, now’s the time to dust off that old resume and get back in touch. If you’ve got any new updates on your search, I’d love to hear about them!Stay tuned for my next newsletter in June.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire (I accept all invitations)

Local Statistics:

National / Houston Unemployment rate:　8.9% / 7.2%
Houston’s recession officially ended in November　’11 when we recouped all　lost jobs since the peak in December 2008.　 Houston remains the 1st of the nations largest 20 metro areas to emerge.
From Feb ’11 to Feb ’12 Houston created 93,400 jobs.　 This represents a 3.7% increase.　 This ranks 1st in Texas metro areas.
Trade records abound – for the 6th consecutive month, the Galveston Customs District reports a record value of $269B
Auto sales on the rise – Looks like people are spending money on cars again.　 36.8% increase YTD.
Foreclosures are down 12.6% YTD
Price of Oil:　$103.57 (last year $109.57)
Oil Rig Count:1979 (last year 1782)
Industries hiring:
Services, Exploration & Production, Manufacturing, Service Companies, Oil & Gas Field Services. Healthcare & Hospitality
Positions in demand:
Senior and Staff Accountants,　Financial Analysts, Internal Auditors, Public Accounting, Operational Accounting Managers, Treasury, International Ta
Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government, Real Estate, Financial

Division Controller – Northwest Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Overview: Responsible for controlling excellence as it pertains to internal and external reporting, adherence to corporate policies and procedures, controlling of expense spending, and management of all cash collections and payments. Additional responsibilities include all company/department support, data quality evaluation/validation, cost center support and supervision of the accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger departments.

Responsibilities: 1. Provide accurate and timely reports to management (internal reporting), as required. 2. Provide accurate and timely reporting of company data to Corporate office (external reporting) as required. 3. Analyze cost center reports, review findings with appropriate manager/management each month. 4. Work with all departments to improve/maintain data quality. 5. Develop budget and forecast consolidations as required. 6. Perform monthly closing of the general ledger and subsystems in an accurate and timely manner. 7. Assist and manage the process of customer collections, including adherence to policies, collection goals, customer collection logs, and proper cash postings. 8. Reconcile or manage the process for all general ledger accounts. 9. Adherence to all policies and procedures as it pertains to the disbursement of company cash. 10. Coordination and general support of Company audits of both an internal and external nature. 11. Act as a resource to management regarding all accounting issues, reporting and analysis. 13. Perform other directly related appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. 2 – 5 years professional experience in finance accounting preferably in a manufacturing environment. 2. Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. 3. Experience with ERP software required (SAP)

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

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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)

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

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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***************

SEC Reporting Manager – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Description of Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position primarily include:

Ownership and management of the process to prepare filings (e.g., Form 10-K and 10-Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC);
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;
Interpretation, communication and implementation of new accounting and reporting standards and, as required, drafting response letters to the appropriate authority;
Analysis and review of various periodic journal entries to be recorded in the general ledger of corporate entities, including stock-based compensation, shares outstanding and interest rate swap valuations;
Creation and maintenance of XBRL documents to be filed with the SEC and related tagging;
Assist 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 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;

· Certified 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.

Expatriate Tax Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com – Houston

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist with the development and implementation of expatriate taxation policy worldwide. Liaise with field offices to review, participate and advise on employee tax policies, processes and issues as related to the Expatriate population. Manage field employee tax policy questions on a case by case basis. Recommend changes to ensure the organization’s employee taxation policies as applied in the Divisions are in alignment with the global mobility strategy. Raise questions of risk with Corporate tax and immigration (work visa) requirements. Review vendor contracts and invoices.

DUTIES:
Support Global Mobility in maintaining strong relationships with key mobility stakeholders.
Assist with the development and implementation of an expatriate tax strategy worldwide
Review operational compliance as related to employee taxation and immigration
Collaborate with Divisions and other functional departments globally to ensure consistent processes and approach to expatriate tax methodology
Liaise with expatriate payroll tax and accounting to assist with and resolve data delivery questions
Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a set of metrics for this function
Manage day to day vendor interactions as necessary, review vendor contract and provide budget information for fees. Ensure service delivery in accordance with agreed upon SLAs.
Manage escalated questions and issues raised by assignees, HR or hiring managers related to expatriate taxation

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: BS/BA/BBA or equivalent University degree in accounting, business or finance. Certified Public Accountant status or equivalency preferred

EXPERIENCE: 7+ years experience in expatriate taxation and/or relevant experience in international assignment administration with a multinational organization with exposure to diverse taxing regimes. Industry knowledge preferred.

SKILLS:
• Technical knowledge of international expatriate tax principles
• Management of international assignments on a global basis
• Pays close attention to detail, comfortable working with figures
• Sound practical knowledge and experience in delivery of assignment services to an expatriate population (including client service, policy, process and technology).
• Able to manage tight deadlines
• IT skills (MS-Office package)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Good communication skills
• Strong collaborative team player who aligns with business and team goals and objectives
• Customer focus
• Solution driven
• Able to set priorities and work under pressure

SUPERVISION: New position with no current direct reports.

BUDGETS: Assist with providing budget information to global mobility director

INGENUITY: Must understand the diversity of the expatriate population and have a general knowledge of their tax implications based on the countries to which they are assigned. Also must have the ability to comprehend the complexities of the tax implications for moving an assignee from one position or geographical location to another (or both).

Internal Audit Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com – Houston

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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.

Senior Financial Analyst – West Houston – 70 to 75K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

• Review monthly actuals for all departments, make sure all costs have been booked correctly, book correcting entries if necessary. • Calculate and book month end allocation of costs and over/under-recoveries to each business unit. Prepare summary report. • Allocation of overhead departments – set up the allocation; clearing of the allocation; ensure allocation is done correctly; set up a report to be reviewed by management; explanation on the fluctuation. • Prepare monthly reports for Department Managers, review the actuals with them, answer any questions they might have, help them update forecasts. • Be responsible for the budget preparation for this BU. • Balance Sheet reconciliations. • Act as Project Manager for all projects in this BU except IT. The projects are mainly for secondments and for miscellaneous intercompany recharges. The PM role includes: • Coordinate with HR to maintain list of all expats with their billing terms and conditions, provide billing information to AR. • Coordinate with Payroll GL Accountant to make sure all allowances are reclassed to correct project/task. • Make sure all costs are invoiced correctly and timely (the invoices will of course be prepared by AR). • Review the monthly actuals to make sure revenue and costs have been recognized correctly. • Assist regional reporting manager and controller with the consolidation of monthly forecasts and budgets, review data provided by BU Controllers, etc. • Work with AP / AR to correct transaction errors. Education & Experience Qualification: • Bachelor of accounting with 5+ years of general ledger accounting, financial analysis, and budget / forecast experience. • Hard worker. Able to work under pressure and deliver high quality product. • Able to work in a fast-paced environment. • Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Controller – Houston, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

PREREQUISITES

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3-5 years public accounting experience
5-10 years Energy service industry experience
CPA strongly preferred
Working knowledge of the applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements at the federal, state, and local levels
Proven experience with management and supervisory roles

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports directly to the CFO.

Refine the controls to ensure efficiency, honesty, and accuracy within the control environment. Lead all day-to-day accounting operations and supervise 4-10 employees.
Improve the close process to produce accurate financial results for the preceding month by the seventh business day following month-end.
Exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service.
Maintain and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and the related control environment and procedures.

The Controller will initially focus on and be responsible for the execution and management of the following functions:

Accounts Payable
General Ledger and Accounting
Reporting – internal and external (examples: insurance brokers, accounting firm)
U.S.-based tax liabilities, contingencies, returns, and information filings (does not include the annual, federal corporate tax return)

The remaining core functions (Payroll and Project Administration/AR) currently have solid management and oversight in place; however, the Controller will work closely with both those individuals and staff to ensure the entire department runs smoothly.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Company is growing and vibrant. The candidate should thrive in such an environment while possessing and demonstrating the following skills and abilities:

Leadership
Self-motivated and goal-orientated
Professional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Proven capabilities in problem identification and resolution
Detailed in the execution of work
Ability to motivate individuals and groups to produce quality work products under compressed timelines while managing several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
Willing to work a flexible schedule and extra hours as necessitated by internal and/or external deadlines.

Financial / Business Analyst – Houston, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly consolidating financial information from consolidation software
Communicate with reporting entities to ensure consistency of data
Publish final reports
Analyze financial and business information for variance analysis from plan and forecast
Financial planning process
- Deliverables – Annual Budget, Quarterly Forecasts, Three Plan
- Process development and communication with subs in compliance with HQ requirements
- Controlling data points for consistency and accuracy
- Development of related financial modeling tools – including cash flow and balance sheet forecast
- Publishing final outputs
- Develops implements and monitors cross divisional financial planning and analysis policies and controls to improve budgeting, financial forecasting and cost controls and timeliness and quality of financial reporting.
- Reviews proposals for major capital expenditures and contracts to insure conformity with corporate plans. Advises on their economic justification.
- Provides input for the arrangement and administration of lines of credit. Assists in maintaining necessary relationships with banks & other financial institutions. Responsible for the proper signature and endorsement of corporate checks, notes and other authorized financial documents.
- Assists the CFO in the evaluation of potential acquisitions and other business relationships being considered by the corporation.
- Directs the development and maintenance of the department expenses and budgets.
- Undertakes special studies requested by the CFO and other officers and performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements:

Four year accounting or finance degree
MBA preferred
A minimum of three years of professional experience
Excellent written communication skills
Spreadsheet power user
Excellent analysis skills

Accountant I – Houston, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Qualified candidates should have most of the following:

• 5 Year accounting Program from accredited university (online degrees not preferred), this gives a BBA – Accounting and MS – Accounting
• In lieu of degree above 2-5 years experience in Accounting profession with strong undergrad degree from accredited university
• 1-3 years of Big 4 experience a plus
• CPA Candidate or CPA

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide general accounting support for assigned companies and field accounting operations.

DUTIES:

Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts for assigned companies.

Prepare and review monthly journal vouchers for posting to General Ledger.

Review inter-company balances and correct out-of-balance situations.

Clear edits during month end close on a timely basis.

Prepare schedules for the financial reporting group as assigned.

Perform Balance Sheet and Income Statement review for assigned cost centers and companies.

Complete special projects as assigned on a timely basis.

Serve as liaison between field office personnel and Houston Corporate departments.

Adhere to the month end close checklist to ensure all month end procedures are fully completed under the strict time schedule and to document such review on the checklist.

Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.

Maintain sufficient supporting documentation for all journal vouchers, income statement budget variance reports, MD&A and any other documents to support decision making.

Maintain continuous compliance with the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley

Obtain an understanding of company structures and organizational relationship of companies within regions and assigned companies.

Prepare bank reconciliation of Houston controlled accounts.

Prepare audit schedules as directed. III

IT SOX Coordinator

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

Non Profit Controller – 4 day work week – Houston, Texas

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Summary:

The selected individual will be involved and oversee the month-end closing for P&L and Balance Sheet, project analysis, governmental fund accounting, coordination with external auditors, preparation of cost statements, grant billings, accounts payable, payroll, cost control, annual budgeting, P&L projections, and preparation of various reports for executive management and program managers as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for strategic accounting control and management reporting, annual financial audit and compliance with granting agency requirements and governmental regulations
Preparation and submission of monthly financial statements, management reports, business forecasting and annual budgeting.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements and monitor and analyze monthly financial and operating results against budgets.
Keep senior management and personnel informed of financial conditions, activities and trends
Provide leadership toward additional value-added activities, in which the accounting function can provide support of operational and departmental excellence while fostering teamwork amongst staff.
Research and resolve accounting and business issues, managing the implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
Establish and implement both short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
Direct and coordinate programmatic and financial planning and budget management reporting including preparation of financial outlooks and forecasts
Analyze processes and systems to understand control weaknesses, and assist CFO in developing recommendations for strengthening controls, developing policies and procedures to support recommended improvements
Maintains reconciliation of income statement and balance sheet accounts.
Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses and IRS Form 990.
Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
Manage any special projects as directed by the CFO and/or determined on own initiative.
Maintains accounting closing timelines and monitors month-end closing activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting requirements.
Oversee daily operations of the accounting and finance department
Assists in producing periodic financial reports to various government entities, funding sources, board of directors and department heads as required.
Prepares PBC schedules and other supporting information necessary to facilitate the annual independent audit process as directed by the CFO.
Assists the Chief Financial Officer with assigned projects which support various aspects of agency and programmatic budget development, revisions, and analysis.
Works directly with the CFO and CDO on Capital Campaign forecasting, reconciling and reporting.

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles
Strong knowledge of computerized financial and accounting systems, and applications.
Ability to pay attention to detail, analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
Strong knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets and service profitability analysis.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate teams to positive and successful production of quality materials within timelines
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

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