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

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

Areas of Responsibility and Essential Duties include:

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

 

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Tax Analyst – Growing Power Services Company – Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Are you a Tax professional looking to join a dynamic corporate tax team? Our client, a reputable and rapidly growing organization, is looking to add a strong Tax Analyst to join their team. Do you enjoy problem solving and being an integral part of a growing team? If yes, then this is the position for you!

Why take a Tax Analyst role with this company?
• Exposure to a growing, multi-billion dollar global Fortune 500 company
• Key part of the corporate tax team
• Opportunity to work with a high-performance team
• Ability to grow within the tax/accounting department and/or move to other area of the organization (financial reporting, business analysis, etc)

What the Tax Analyst will do:
• Assist in the state tax provision process
• Prepare state tax payable/receivable reconciliations
• Prepare state tax returns, estimated tax payment and extensions
• Track state tax attributes including state NOLs and valuation allowance

 What the company needs in a Tax Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 1-2 years of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or corporate tax experience
• CPA Eligible or CPA Certified required

Perks of the Tax Analyst role:

• Competitive base salary up to $80K
• Strong benefits package
• 401-K with match

Senior IT Auditor – West Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Job description

  • Participate in audit risk assessment, planning and audit scope development, as well as project execution as a critical team member on large, complex projects
  • Provide SOX and compliance expertise and consulting to the organization, ensuring compliance with all SOX information technology internal controls, application controls, and key reports requirements
  • Prepare and present reports and metrics to management, ensuring controls are accurately maintained and action plans are implemented within designated timelines for remediation
  • Ensure systems, databases, applications, and IT processes comply with all SOX IT General Controls (ITGC)
  • Support new system implementation and ensure compliance with existing policies
  • Update process narratives annually through collaboration with business partners to ensure proper documentation of all significant processes
  • Participate in special projects and initiatives
  • Develop, implement, and maintain audit plans, systems and controls
  • Present audit findings to management
  • Drive successful completion of audit projects by closely coordinating with management, internal and external auditors, external consultants and business process owners
  • Assist in the execution of audit department planning including risk assessment
  • Provide performance feedback to staff auditors and create developmental plans for identified weaknesses
  • Review audit work papers and draft reports prepared by audit staff
  • Develop a thorough understanding of  policies, procedures and safety rules

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field of study required
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other IT audit-related certification preferred
  • 3+ years of experience with IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls in an audit or IT controls implementation and maintenance capacity
  • Experience working within an Internal Audit or Information Technology organization, supporting enterprise level IT functions and processes
  • Experience executing audits within a complex organization that includes mainframe, distributed, and network platforms
  • Knowledge of ERP systems, data warehouses and knowledge management systems
  • General understanding of business analysis and project management
  • Ability to perform risk assessments, develop audit plans, perform financial and operational audits, report results
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO and COBIT standards, GAAP, current audit practices, new legislation and regulatory requirements and internal auditing standards
  • Demonstrate ability to plan and execute IT audits focused on general computer controls
  • Familiar with IT applications, hardware and software systems, and software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
  • Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting time sensitive deadlines
  • Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
  • Ability to collect and analyze complex data, evaluate information, and draw logical conclusions
  • Strong Microsoft Office experience, including Excel and Word

Senior Tax Accountant

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The Sr. Tax Accountant prepares and analyzes income tax return data, including transactional and property tax and the tax fixed assets for Company along with other special projects in the tax department.

Experience

• Two to four year experience in federal income and/or state
income and transactional tax compliance and audits is preferred. But we will consider an entry level candidate or recent graduate.
• Experience in public accounting is desirable, but not required
• Experience in the offshore drilling industry or with an oil-related service company is preferred but not required.

Education, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiles and prepares tax return data for federal and state tax returns, ensuring that tax filings comply with federal and state requirements.
• Gathering information necessary to prepare returns.
• Preparation of sales and use returns.
• Update and maintain the tax fixed asset database.
• Calculation of the tax gains/losses.
• Create workpapers to support and document projects.
• Assists with tax audits and examinations.
• Researches and analyze simple tax issues.
• Assist with tax planning scenarios.
• Prepares responses to federal and state tax notices.

Minimum Requirements for this position

• Ability to gather and analyze/synthesize data, confirming its accuracy and adequacy as an integral part of the collective analysis/synthesis process.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and influencing skills and practices.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, purchasing and management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (use of financial and logical functions; work with multiple worksheets and workbooks).
• Working knowledge of document control systems and databases.
• Attention to detail and promptness a must
• Ability to communicate effectively.

SEC Reporting Manager – Houston

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Job Description

Our client is a growing and exciting oil & gas company in Downtown Houston. They are currently a PE-backed company that has made some transformative acquisitions in the past year that have created the need for an SEC/Financial Reporting Manager.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive base salary of up to $150K
  • Annual bonus target between 20-25% (has paid out at 100% for the past 2 years)
  • 100% Full Benefits Paid for the employee & dependents – medical, dental, vision, short term & long term disability
  • 401K plan with 5% matching
  • Paid parking downtown
  • Free gym membership to The Met Club Downtown

 

SEC/Financial Reporting Manager Responsibilities:

  • Establish and develop the financial reporting process for a pre-IPO company
  • Prepare quarterly earnings release
  • Prepare the Quarterly and Annual Reports and manage the internal and external review for these documents
  • Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide US GAAP interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner
  • Communicate and explain accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the management team
  • Manage communications with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting disclosures, and issues
  • Assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors
  • Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements

 

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA required
  • Minimum 7-10 years’ experience
  • Experience in building reporting process along with execution
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
  • Heavy exposure to SEC and financial reporting, public company experience required
  • Public Accounting Firm experience with public companies highly preferred
  • Upstream/E&P industry experience preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations is required combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues – specifically reporting for an Up C Structure (144a)

Tax Director or Tax Manager, Houston, Texas

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  • Annual bonus target between 20-25% (has paid out at 100% for the past 2 years)
  • 100% Full Benefits Paid for the employee & dependents – medical, dental, vision, short term & long term disability
  • 401K plan with 5% matching
  • Paid parking downtown
  • Free gym membership to The Met Club Downtown

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and execute a tax strategy for the company
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s tax operations including tax planning, compliance, and tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740; specifically in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi
  • Perform tax analysis and research related to tax planning initiatives- specifically tax receivable agreements (144a)
  • Prepare the quarterly income tax provisions and assist with reviews, analysis, and support related to the financial statements of the company
  • Manage outside advisors in connection with compliance, key strategic projects and tax planning initiatives
  • Be the primary contact for the company’s outside auditors and tax service providers on all tax matters
  • Manage the US annual report filings and assist with corporate governance requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation with CPA certification
  • 7-10 years of public accounting or corporate tax experience
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment; recommend and substantiate tax positions

UPDATE: Accounting & Finance Openings

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  • Controller – NW Houston
  • SEC Reporting Manager (Pre-IPO) – downtown
  • Tax Manager – Downtown
  • Accounting Manager – West
  • International Controller – Central
  • Federal Tax Accountant – Galleria
  • Staff & Senior Auditor – Woodlands
  • Property Accountant – West
  • Senior Accountant – Financial Services – Galleria
  • Controller – non profit (small)
  • Billing Specialist – Pasadena
  • Property Accountant – Spring
  • Senior Accountant – Katy
  • Credit & AR Manager – Stafford
  • Controller – SEC – West
  • Corporate Accounting Manger – West
  • Financial Analyst – close to DT
  • Accounting Manager – small start up! Need to be VERY fast paced
  • Director Financial Planning & Analysis – Downtown
  • Part time Tax Manager
  • Staff Accountant – NW Houston
  • Senior Financial Analyst – Med Center
  • IT Audit Lead
  • IT Compliance Auditor
  • State & Local Tax Senior – Industry Role – Galleria

 

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)

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Junior Acquisition & Integration Analyst Role

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Junior Acquisition & Integration Analyst will be responsible for:

Deal development and acquisition activities that support Executive Acquisitions Team
? Supporting the primary deal lead in the execution of the transaction structuring and acquisition due diligence from start to finish.
? Preparing financial models and other research to be used in presentations and as support for deal negotiations and due diligence.
? Assisting in the preparation of detailed evaluations and presentations describing the key attributes of target companies (operations, financials, competition, market conditions, facilities, etc.) and including relevant data.
? Conducting primary research, modeling, and initial due diligence of target acquisitions working across all
stages of the transaction.
? Evaluating target acquisition business’ financials, forecasting and modeling for valuation analyses as well as drafting offer presentations.
? Compiling and analyzing data for target acquisitions as well as performing pro formas.
? Generating reports, analyses, and providing presentations about the impact of acquisitions.
? Identifying industry trends and competitive developments impacting acquisition strategies.
? Playing a critical role on the core Acquisitions team, focused on deal development and execution of transactions, that combines rigorous analysis of the veterinary industry (including cost structure) and related acquisition targets.
? Coordinating and supporting the due diligence processes.

Pre and post acquisition integration activities that support compan wide
? Driving multiple work streams and the end to end integration process from setup of the initial integration checklist with milestones and timelines required.
? Managing the crossfunctional integration project checklist to ensure broader teams achieve deal specific integration requirements and execution of the tactical onboarding on a timely basis.
? Coordinating a crossfunctional integration team consisting of the operations and finance departments, functional/training representatives, the deal lead as well as newly acquired team members within an interconnected working environment.
? Providing thought leadership and analytical rigor to identify operational and integration issues pre and postacquisition, developing solutions, and driving project management and escalation across multiple stakeholders/departments.
? Helping to build out and improve acquisition integration capability through process improvemen tand team development.
? Managing the ongoing crossfunctional integration plan, helping to resolve issues and reporting status as well as tracking integration success metrics post close in partnership with the leadership team.
? Communicate roles and responsibilities for the integration team members as well as manage crossfunctional team activities across HR, Legal, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
? Building and cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders to drive integration decisions, report team progress, and escalate issues for quick resolution.
? Acting as an available contact between and the acquired company’s team to communicate
adjustments to integration plans while identifying issues as well as concerns and gaps to ensure alignment of objectives.
? Providing project management and oversight of the activities of the internal cross departmental Onboarding Team during the transition.

Special Project activities that support Senior Leadership Team
? Executing research requests for Operations Leadership.
? Working on companywide
special projects requiring market data and detailed analysis.
? Analyzing and drafting business, technical, and functional requirements.
? Drafting specification documents that define the scope of deliverables for the development team.
? Assisting operations and technology teams in testing the existing and proposed software solutions.

Qualifications
? A track record of strong academic performance.
? Effective communicator to act as an advisor to senior leadership and partners.
? Exceptional interpersonal skills and team oriented with a collaborative approach at quickly building
relationships and trust.
? At least 2 to 3 years of experience, ideally at a consulting firm or in a related firm, company, or field (e.g.
investment banking, private equity).
? Must be able to blend strategic advisory with strong process and analytical skills.
? Ability to be an influential business partner who can lead through and garner support from crossfunctional
executives to ensure effective and efficient integration.
? Ability to work independently as well as under the direction of a Senior Leader
? Strong project management skills.
? Excellent analytical skills and business sense.
? Self-starter who understands how to effectively deal with ambiguity and with changing priorities
? Capable of juggling a number of priorities and delivering results in a high pressure, dynamic environment
? Highly proficient at Excel, PPT, Word.

New Accounting & Finance Openings this week!

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  • Director of FP&A – central Houston
  • Senior Accountant with splash of S/U Tax
  • Staff Auditor – North
  • Senior Auditor – North
  • AR & Credit Manager – non degreed – SW Houston
  • International Controller – 8 to 12 years of total experience
  • Tax Accountant Public Accounting
  • Senior Auditor Public Accounting

Other Hot Openings: 

  • Controller very small non profit
  • Payroll Accountant – Rosenberg
  • SEC Accountant – DT and Galleria
  • Senior Accountant – SW Houston
  • Controller – current SEC experience required – West
  • Staff IT Auditor
  • IT Senior Auditor
  • IT Audit Lead – 110K

10 of The Hardest Interview Questions & How to Answer Them via http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/

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10 of The Hardest Interview Questions & How to Answer Them

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A job interview is always a daunting prospect, and in today’s economic downturn, companies are being more selective about who they hire. One of the ways they can filter out the unwanted applicants is to ask difficult questions.

Very often how these questions are answered makes the difference between success and failure. This tactic helps the employer find the right applicants, but also difficult questions provide an opportunity for those who are prepared with the right answers.

So, here are some of the tough questions you are likely to come across in a job interview, along with strategies to help you answer them.

1) What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

This is a tough one because it is asking you to be specific about things that are not your strong points. The trick here is to turn the negative into a positive. This can be achieved by turning a negative personal trait into a positive professional one. For example, you could mention that you tend to neglect family and friends when working on an important project, highlighting your high level of responsibility and determination to see the task through to ultimate success.

2) What are your strengths?

The important thing here is to highlight qualities and achievements that are directly related to the position you are applying for. One sure fire way to impress is to include the following skills,

  • Self-motivation
  • Willingness to work long hours
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Initiative and creativity

3) Could you tell me a little about yourself?

This is a classic way for the interviewer to see how you carry yourself, as well as to assess your poise, style and ability to communicate. Don’t talk about childhood experiences, likes and dislikes, but rather recent personal and professional experiences that relate to the position you are applying for. A good idea is to prepare a short statement that describes who you are and what you can bring into the company.

4) What can you tell me about this company?

This question reveals whether you have done your research. If you want to make a serious impression on the interviewer, you must do your homework on the company background. All businesses have a web presence, so check out their web site thoroughly. Look for certain buzzwords that they use, and get a feel of what they are about. If they have a mission statement, make sure you understand it. Look for the following information,

  • When the company was established
  • What products and services they provide
  • What are their markets
  • Number of employees and branches

5) What is it that sets you apart from other candidates?

This really probes into your reasons for wanting this job. Show your readiness by describing how your career experience, personal qualities and achievements will be an asset for the company. Keep things on a professional level and focus on the benefits you will bring to the organisation.

6) Why did you leave your previous job?

This question might be rephrased if you are currently employed, yet the answer is still important. The current economic climate has pushed many talented people into the job market place, so don’t be ashamed to say you were part of a downsizing operation. If you left your previous job, it is better to merely say you “parted on good terms”, citing a lack of advancement opportunities within the company, or perhaps you felt the position wasn’t challenging enough.

7) Where do you see yourself in three years?

This question tells the interviewer about your ambitions. It isn’t a good idea to go overboard by saying you will be the next CEO, or be on the Board of Directors. On the other hand, you shouldn’t focus on just having a steady income either. Something balanced that highlights your desire to grow within the company, and to develop yourself professionally, while being a positive team player.

8) Are you a team player?

This is a question that requires more of an answer than a simple “yes”.  Give behavioural examples of team involvement, focusing on the overall result rather than your role. Having an open mind and being able to work well in a diverse range of environments is always a good thing to mention at this stage. This question will often lead to a further one concerning how you would deal with conflicts within the team, so be prepared.

9) What didn’t you like about your last job?

This is a loaded question that will attempt to reveal your weaknesses. Don’t complain about low salary or long hours, rather say something like you felt your responsibilities weren’t challenging enough.

10) Are there any questions you would like to ask?

All interviewees should be given the opportunity to ask questions, and it is a golden rule to do so. Prepare some relevant questions about your prospective employer; perhaps ask if there will be opportunities for professional development within the company. You could ask the interviewer what he or she likes about the company or perhaps enquire about the organisation’s long-term goals, which shows you have ambition.

Practicing these answers with a friend or colleague will go a long way towards arming you with the self-confidence necessary to carry yourself in a calm professional manner. This not only shows that you have prepared well, but also that you are someone who really wants the position, and has all the qualities to enhance the company. One final tip is to have piece of paper in front of you, with notes to be used as a prompt. This will add to your self-confidence, after all, it is a lot to remember. By following these pointers, you should shine above the competition, and the interviewer will notice your ability to remain calm under fire, while demonstrating a high level of competency.

Author: Guest Author at Goldmills.

 

 

Accounting & Finance Openings Houston, Texas – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Downtown: 

  • IT Auditor
  • Senior Accountant
  • Financial Reporting Accountant
  • Treasury Analyst (former or current Big 4)
  • Senior Auditor (10% travel)

Galleria: 

  • Consolidations / Financial Reporting Accounting
  • Staff Accountant
  • Senior Auditor
  • Senior GL Accountant
  • Wealth Strategist/ Financial Planner / Tax Analyst
  • AR Specialist Oracle
  • Federal / State Tax Accountant
  • AP Supervisor
  • Non Profit Controller
  • Reduced hour Tax Manager
  • SEC Reporting Manager

Westchase:

  • Staff Accountant
  • Controller – SEC, CPA, Big 4
  • Compensation Analyst/ Financial Analyst
  • IT Audit Lead

Southwest Houston: 

  • Senior Accountant
  • Contract Compliance Manager

West Houston:

  • Senior Accountant
  • Compensation Financial Analyst
  • SEC Reporting Director
  • Corporate HR Manager
  • Campus Recruiter
  • Corporate Recruiter

 

Northwest Houston:

  • Senior Accountant
  • Insurance Senior Accountant
  • Senior Staff Accountant

North Houston: 

  • Accounting Manager (Public Accounting & Real Estate/ Construction / home-building)
  • Spanish Speaking Credit & Collections Manager
  • HR Manager

Small Non Profit Controller – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Our client is a religions non profit. They are looking for a faith oriented person to join their team.

  • Participates in the development and implementation of the  mission and strategic plans for all entities.
  • Serves as a partner and resource for the major committees, staff, and stakeholders.
  • Manages long-term financial planning as well as annual planning and budgeting
  • Leads and manages the Finance Department staff (5 or 6 people)
  • Sets, reviews, and maintains financial policies and procedures.
  • Oversees the daily duties and responsibilities related to accounts payable, allocations, audits, budgeting, cash management, contributions, general ledger, loan compliance, expense management, payroll, regulatory filings and record management, reporting and reconciliation, tax filings, technology
  • Manages/directs all financial transactions including the last review; finalizes all entries; closes reporting periods; ensures timely, accurate reporting (internal management, state, federal, and others as needed).
  • Handles treasury management; maintains bank relationships.
  • Functions as the information expert on laws and regulations regarding operations of the Foundation (nonprofit, tax, payroll, related issues).
  • Serves as a liaison with Foundation, Audit Committee, other entities
  • Serves as member of the Executive Committee, Finance & Administration Commission, and the Foundation Board.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • BS/BBA degree; MBA a plus
  • CPA a plus
  • Work background in a corporate or non-profit accounting department.
  • At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Proven team player.
  • Effective communicator.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Strong verbal and written skills.
  • Belief and passion for non-profit organizations.

Senior Accountant – SW Houston

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Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensure accurate and timely close process through preparation or review of monthly close schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, etc.
  • Prepare, analyze and/or review various internal and external financial statements, reports, depreciation schedules, and variance analysis in accordance with GAAP, with a high level of accuracy while ensuring deadlines are met
  • Assist in the coordination and completion of annual financial audits and preparation of audit schedules
  • Prepare reconciliations as necessary to ensure the accuracy of the company’s books
  • Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
  • Develop and implement procedures by analyzing current processes and recommending changes; monitor the implementation and maintenance of internal control procedures
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures, including document storage for reports and working papers
  • Apply project management skills including creating work plans, scheduling work to meet deadlines, obtaining documentation, preparing work papers, researching / resolving issues, liaising with external audit teams and especially communicating status of projects
  • Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • CPA desired
  • Strong financial background
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, v-lookups, interest calculations, present value calculations and other advanced formulas
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounts
  • Diligence and self-discipline to produce high-quality, well-documented work with minimal supervision and errors
  • Solid analytical skills to resolve increasingly difficult accounting challenges
  • Able to coordinate complex projects from start to finish and highly responsive and committed to results
  • Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary

Accounting Manager – Woodlands – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Accounting Manager with Public Accounting background needed in The Woodlands! 

  • Supervising a team of Staff and Senior Accountants
  • Supervising month-end close, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forwards, and financial statements
  • Assist in researching technical topics in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory requirements
  • Ad hoc reporting for Corporate Accounting, Senior Management, others
  • Prepare Budgets, cash flow projections and financial analysis
  • Administration and maintenance of JD Edwards general ledger and job cost applications
  • Undergraduate Degree with major or focus in Accounting
  • Graduate Degree preferred
  • CPA
  • Minimum of 5 to 10 years of accounting experience required. Big 4 or large regional accounting experience is preferred.
  • Real estate industry and project cost accounting experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and related products.

SEC Controller – WEST Houston

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Must have public accounting and recent SEC experience. Must be CPA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Manages period, quarter, and year-end close process

•Directs the timely & accurate preparation of all financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow reports for month end and year end process
• Ensures proper recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Analyzes period financial statements and provides commentary for management reporting

• Establishes accounting classifications of all expenditures
• Develops accounting policies and procedures to be used by corporate and field locations
• Administers treasury function of the company, including account maintenance, transfers, and credit cards
• Oversees accounts payable processes
• Manages requirements under debt agreements, including funding, repayment, and interest settlements
• Arranges for and acts as primary contact with organization’s independent auditors on accounting matters
• Prepared audit materials to facilitate internal and external audits
• Researches transactions to ensure compliance with applicable technical accounting guidance
• Maintains internal control environment to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Assists in preparation of all SEC regulatory filings.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance, with CPA required
• A minimum of three to five years of prior controller experience in a public company, preferred
• Three to five years public accounting experience
• SOX reporting experience

 

Senior Corporate Accountant – Galleria – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Job Summary 

The Senior Accountant – Corporate Accounting will work with the Senior Manager – Corporate Accounting to ensure corporate business transactions are properly recorded in the Company’s financial statements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist management with budget development, forecast updates and perform cost monitoring activities by tightly working with Corporate department heads.
• Perform variance reviews of G&A and operations support costs, researching variance root causes, and determining action plans to improve financial statement or outlook accuracy.
• Application of GAAP, internal accounting procedures and best practices in support of structured financial control environment.
• Perform & review account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accuracy and validity of accounting transactions and company books and records.
• Lead the process of recording income tax-related journal entries and reconciling tax accounts. Work closely with the Tax Department to resolve issues.
• Lead the process of recording cash flow and balance sheet hedge entries and reconciling of related accounts. Work closely with the Treasury Department to resolve issues and in understanding issued financial instruments.
• Lead the process of recording debt-related journal entries and reconciling of related accounts. Work closely with the Treasury Department to resolve issues and in understanding changes in debt structure.
• Design and ensure effective operation of company internal controls;
• Perform special projects as assigned by management, including process monitoring and close process improvement initiatives; Identify process improvement inefficiencies and suggest potential solutions.
• Respond to audit requests for support documentation.
• Respond to various requests for ad hoc financial information.

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited college or university (in Accounting or Finance) required.
• Minimum of 4+ years of professional experience, preferably a mix of public accounting and industry

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Masters Business Administration or similar advanced degree
• Strong understanding of PeopleSoft ERP
• Working knowledge of Hyperion Planning and Essbase

 

Staff Accountant – Galleria

Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire

Our client is looking for a self-starter that is eager to learn and contribute.

Overview: 

  • process journal entries
  • daily sales reports & bank deposits
  • account reconciliations
  • assist with month end

Requirements: 

  • Accounting degree
  • 1 plus years  of experience

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

 

Senior Accountant -West Houston

Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire

Senior Accountant: 

Prepare journal entries and review transactional data to ensure accurate financial reporting

Reconcile, analyze, and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month-end close to ensure accuracy and validity of accounting transactions.
Bank Reconciliations
Record payroll journals
Maintain Patent and Trademark Schedule
Maintain Sales Productivity reports
Calculate Commissions
Be the back up for AR functions
Assist in Ad-hoc project/reports
Ability to work independently without close supervision

Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting-required
3+ yrs of experience
Must be excel proficient (pivot tables, vlook ups)
Preferred Oracle experience (not required)

 

 

February 2016 Newsletter for Houston Accounting & Finance Professionals

Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire


 February 2016

Industry News and Updates:

I know everyone is ready for my update & opinion on the Houston employment market. Here you go: I still remain cautiously optimistic about 2016. The job market is definitely taking a hit locally (E&P and Field Services have been impacted the most), but there are a lot of industries that are still doing very well. There are also some positive things happening on a macro level that will impact our job market locally. First, we can finally export oil. The first shipments have already left Houston. We are yet to see how this will impact us, but I have to believe it will be good! Second, it sounds like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Venezuela and Qatar have agreed they will freeze output levels for a while. My hope is that would at the very least stabilize the price of oil and keep it above 30 dollars! Third, we still have a very low unemployment rate in Houston and nationally. That means that we are still at full employment and top talent is still hard to find. Finally, the BLS report states that the demand for Accountants and Auditors will grow by 16% through 2020. So, Houston is not going to experience another boom year, but we are also not going to bust either and that is great news! 

See you again in April 2016!

Local Statistics:

  • National Unemployment Rate: 4.8 (last year 5.4)
  • Houston Unemployment Rate:  4.6 (last year 4.0)
  • Texas Unemployment Rate:  4.2 (last year 4.1)
  • Oil Rig Count: 654 (last year 1683)  
  • Industries hiring: Consumer Products related companies, Downstream related companies, Real Estate, Public Accounting Firms!!!! 
  • Positions in demand: Tax, Audit, Staff Accountants, HR support roles

Interesting Articles:

Local Searches:

Galleria area:

  • Compensation & Financial Analyst – Senior – Galleria
  • Financial Reporting & Consolidations Senior – must have public – Galleria
  • GL Accountant – Galleria
  • Associate Manager / Manager – Professional Services Firm – Consulting on high profile projects – full time role – need at least 2.5 year of public accounting and maybe a splash of industry to qualify
  • Senior Accountant – 3 years GL experience – Galleria
  • Senior Accountant – SAP – Galleria
  • Bilingual Auditor
  • Senior IT Auditor
  • Reduced work week hours: Tax Manager or Supervisor – small public accounting firm

North Houston:

  • Senior Accountant – NW Houston
  • Senior Cost Accountant – Greenspoint
  • AP & AR Supervisor – Greenspoint
  • AR Lead / Accountant – Woodlands
  • HR Manager – Humble
  • Bilingual Credit & Collections Manager – Greenspoint

Downtown/Central:

  • Senior Accountant – DT – must have public accounting
  • Staff Accountant (big 4) – 2 openings
  • CFO – Non Profit – 10M dollar Budget
  • Non Profit Senior Auditor – Central
  • Tax Staff Accountant – DT
  • Audit Senior – 10% travel – Central
  • Senior IT Auditor
  • Tax Supervisor – CPA Firm – are you a senior ready for the next step?

West Houston/Energy Corridor:

  • SEC Reporting Director – West
  • Public accounting (small, medium and large firms!): Tax and Audit – All levels
  • Contract Compliance Manager – SW Houston
  • Payroll Accountant – Spanish – SW Houston
  • Compensation & Financial Analyst – Senior – Westchase
  • Campus Recruiter – West
  • Corporate HR Recruiter – West
  • Corporate HR Manger – West
  • Inventory Accounting Manager – West
  • Benefits and Payroll Specialist – West
  • Inventory and Operations Accounting Director – West
  • Sales & Use Tax Analyst – 3 years minimum – Westchase
  • Audit Senior – 70% travel – West

Consulting & Temporary Roles:

  • Contracts Analyst – Sugar Land
  • Payroll Accountant – Tomball area
  • HR Manager – Humble
  • Cash Rec Project with Track system experience – SW Houston
  • AR Clerk with Oracle – Central
  • AP Clerk with Oracle – Central
  • Medical Coder with ICD9 and ICD10
  • SEC Reporting – 6 month project – North Houston

 

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) 5718 Westheimer Suite 800, Houston, Texas 77057 – T: 713.490.6003 | dlemaire@cfstaffing.com | www.cfstaffing.com |