Oil & Gas Services – Senior Accountant – NW Houston Location – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Our client is a publicly traded oil & gas services company with over 3000 employees worldwide. They are growing through acquisition and organic growth. At this time they need to add a Division Senior Accountant to their team.

• Work directly with the Accounting Manager in completing essential accounting/finance functions of the company.

Month-end financial reporting
Assist in month-end closing procedures including:
o General Journal entries on multiple general ledgers
o General Ledger account reconciliations
o Intercompany invoices
o Fixed Asset management including additions, disposals, and depreciation
o Bank reconciliations
o Account roll-forwards and sub-ledger reconciliations
o Assistance in other aspects of closing of the books and records in accordance with US GAAP
o Maintain compliance of internal SOX controls

• Assist in maintaining accounting controls
• Assist with intercompany invoicing

Minimum Qualifications
• Required Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Advanced skills required in MS Excel and Word.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills to gather information from and work with multiple levels the organization.

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

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Houston Positions:

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

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

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

Contract / Temp Opporunities:

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

Bilingual Senior Accountant – Sugar Land, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Responsibilities:
• US Federal (1120S), Texas Business and Texas Sales tax compliance.
• Domestic, international, and consolidated compliance as well as managerial based financial reporting and analysis
• Design, implementation, and management of various corporate initiatives including system enhancements, process automation, and internal controls
• Development and deployment of various managerial and departmental reports
• Year-end reporting, planning, and valuation processes
• Third party compliance reporting and domestic and international independent audits
• Completion of general periodic departmental requirements
• Perform related duties as required

Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE:
BBA-Accounting degree required
GPA of 3.0 or higher required
Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
Public accounting experience preferred

May 2013 List of Accounting & Finance Openings – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

• Staff Auditor – Galleria – to 55k – 40% travel
• Financial Analyst – North – Oil and Gas – to 70k (must have Big 4 exp)
• Sr Corporate Accountant – Galleria – Oil and Gas – to 83k (must have Big 4 exp)
• International Tax Manager – Galleria – Oil and Gas – to 120k
• SOX Manager – Galleria – to 90k
• SEC Director – West – to 135K
• Accounting Manager – West – to 100k
• AP Supervisor – West – to 60k – must have degree
• Controller – Northwest – to 115K
• Tax Accountant – Oil and Gas – CPA a must – to 75k
• Senior Accountant – West – Consolidations – 60K (20% bonus)
• Financial Reporting Manager – Westchase – consolidations, GAAP – to 80k
• Staff Accountant – North – payroll, quickbooks, financials – 55K plus other perks
• CFO – **Relo to South Texas** – email me at bjm@fittsroberts.com for more
• Revenue Accountant/MMS Specialist – Downtown
• Payroll Manager – Ultipro – West – to 75k
• SEC Supervisor – West – to 85k
• Senior Accountant – Manufacturing – Downtown – 80k
• Controller – Non-Profit – to 90k
• IT Auditor – Northeast – to 90k
• Payroll Supervisor – SAP In-house – westchase – to 80k
• Auditor – Downtown – 55k
• Treasury Analyst – 70k – Downtown
• Senior Tax – State Income – Downtown

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

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Industry News and Update

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

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

SEC Reporting Manager or Director – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

SEC Reporting Director for Pre-IPO Company. Houston, Texas

Prepare monthly internal financial reports, as well as related analyses, for management.
Prepare reports to support external financial reporting and SEC filings. Coordinating and preparing portions of the SEC quarterly and annual reports, including financial statements, footnotes, 10Q/10K, MD&A and earnings releases
Prepare schedules for quarterly review and year-end audit processes with outside audit firm(s).
Draft accounting policies and procedures.
Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility.
Establish, modify, and coordinate the implementation of new Corporate Accounting control procedures, as necessary.
Must be knowledgeable on GAAP. Responsible for keeping current with new accounting pronouncements and ensuring the Company’s accounting practices are in compliance with GAAP.
Research GAAP and SEC accounting matters to identify and resolve accounting issues
Monitor and identify major performance areas for enhancement via computerization and/or paper flow.
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

April 2013 Accounting Openings: Staff, Senior, Audit, Tax, SEC, SOX, Oil & Gas!!!!!! dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

• Senior Accountant – Med Center area – 70-80k
• Senor Staff Accountant – West – 60 to 65K
• Senior Staff Accountant – Greenspoint – 60 to 65K
• Accounting Admin Assistant – 35K
• Contracts Admin Assistant – 35K
• Staff Accountant – Northwest – 50-60k
• AP Supervisor – Downtown – 70k – must have E&P and/or Bachelor’s Degree
• Cost Accountant – Galleria – 75k – Oilfield services
• SOX Manager – Galleria – 80-90k
• Financial Analyst – near IAH – 85-90k – Oilfield services
• SEC Manager – West Houston – to 90k
• Financial Reporting Specialist – Downtown – 100k – benefits, 401(k), pensions
• Controller – Non-profit – to 86k
• Senior Accountant (SEC) – Downtown – 85k
• Tax Accountant – Staff and/or Senior, pay DOE – Oil and Gas – North
• Oil and Gas positions – Gas Plant Acct, Regulatory Specialist, Revenue Acct, MMS – Downtown
• West Houston – Financial Analyst, Staff Accountant, Payroll Manager, FP&A Manager, SEC Supervisor
• Revenue Accountant – Oil and Gas – Energy Corridor
• Property Accountant – Westchase – 55k
• Payroll – Processor and Supervisor – SAP – Downtown
• Various Public Accounting positions

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

Posted on March 19, 2013March 19, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

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

Posted on November 27, 2012January 11, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

Primary Responsibilities:

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

Requirements

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

Senior Accountant (Greenspoint)

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Growing company adding to their team!

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

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

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Directs financial accounting activities by performing the following:

Establishes, reviews, implements, and ensures execution of accounting best practices for policies, procedures and controls necessary to mitigate risks, protect company assets, and properly report financial activities.
Utilizes Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) best practice methodologies to implement same in the Accounting department. ???Establishes a roadmap to rollout pertinent parts to other departments based on risk analysis
Utilizes proven experience in managing projects and related project management skills to interact with the special projects team, Accounts Payable, Tax, other department personnel, and other departments to complete projects as needed.
Provides guidance from a GAAP and General Ledger accounting perspective on tax related matters.
Assists Controller and CFO with various tasks and projects
Delegates tasks to appropriate staff
Supervises General Accounting operations and teams (General Ledger, Cash Accounting, Sales Audit, Fixed Assets, Projects, Inventory, and Accounts Payable) of the Accounting Department. ???This includes, but is not limited to hiring, evaluating, delivering correctives, and terminating associates.
Ensures integrity, accuracy, completeness and accuracy of records and transactions recorded in the books.
Ensures proper procedures are identified, implemented and executed to record transactions; reconcile accounts; and reconcile sub-ledgers and interfaces.
Supervises preparation and publication of historical financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to Corporate Controller (monthly, quarterly, annually, and any special reports requested).
Assists in identification and implementation of accounting software packages and systems integration, as necessary.
Ensures that Academy is in compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal and generally accepted accounting principles and requirements by studying existing and new legislation. ???Advises management of needed actions.
Coordinates close of books monthly and annually.
Coordinates year-end audit preparation with timely and accurate completion.
Establishes productive relationships with Accounting personnel, CFO departments and other company departments.
Coordinates development of staff for personal and technical skills, including establishing, monitoring and driving to completion goals and career paths.
Exhibits working knowledge of theory and execution of core accounting functions, processes and systems, and the proper interfaces with other departments and systems.
Exhibits expertise in regulatory and compliance areas pertaining to US GAAP, Risk assessment and mitigation through proper Internal Controls, and Financial Reporting.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA required.
- Minimum 8 years relevant business related work experience required
- Consumer products industry and public accounting experience highly preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting regulations and practices preferred.

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

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

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

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

Type of Position
• Full time

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

Posted on October 19, 2012October 19, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Industry News and Updates

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

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

Local Statistics:

National / Houston Unemployment rate: 7.8/6.7

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

Oil Rig Count: 1955 (last year 1835)

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

Positions in demand: Senior Accountants,Auditors, Financial Analysts

Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government

Openings:

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

Articles:

Forbes names Houston No. 1 city for manufacturing jobs

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

Senior GL Accountant – West Houston – Spanish – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintaining journals and ledgers for specific entities

Preparing monthly journal entries

Departmental expenses analysis and forecasting

Developing resolutions to complex problems that require frequent use of creativity

Use Blackline account reconciliation tool

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.

Master’s degree and CPA are preferred

6 years professional experience in Accounting is required

Additional Competencies:

Experience with Oracle Accounting Systems　and Hyperion is preferred

Big 4 experience is preferred.

Strong excel skills are required.

Candidate must be bi-lingual in English and Spanish. Minimal travel within Latin American is required

Financial Analyst (Spanish or Portuguese) – Houston – 80 to 100K DOE – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 3, 2012 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.
Undertakes special studies requested by the CFO and other officers and performs other duties as assigned or required.
Directs the development and maintenance of the department expenses and budgets.

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

Current Openings September 2012

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

dcd@fittsroberts.com

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

Senior and Junior Accouting Manager 90 to 120K plus bonus – Oil & Gas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Email: dcd@fittsrorberts.com for more information and the complete job description.

Our client is growing and looking to add two Accounting Managers to their team. No oil & gas experience necessary. We are looking for Accounting Managers with heavy corporate accounting and/ or SEC reporting experience. Some of the responsibilities will include: preparing statements of cash flow in multi-company environment and create and communicating the monthly, quarterly and annual close calendar. They will also monitor and drive the close process of subsidiary entities and sub-ledgers to meet calendar close requirements and prepare those entries necessary for the consolidation, which may include consolidating elimination entries, entries to record noncontrollling interests and journals required for complex transactions. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 10years experience in general ledger, consolidations and/or financial reporting roles. and extensive knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Futuremore experience with M&A, debt offerings and consolidations tools preferred. CPA is not neccessary.

August 2012 Newsletter for Houston Accounting Professionals

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

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

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Manager â€“ 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 Bachelorâ€™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.

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

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