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

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Directs financial accounting activities by performing the following:

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

Type of Position
• Full time

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

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Industry News and Updates

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

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

Local Statistics:

National / Houston Unemployment rate: 7.8/6.7

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

Oil Rig Count: 1955 (last year 1835)

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

Positions in demand: Senior Accountants,Auditors, Financial Analysts

Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government

Openings:

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

Articles:

Forbes names Houston No. 1 city for manufacturing jobs

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

Current Openings September 2012

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dcd@fittsroberts.com

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

 

Internal Audit Manager – West Houston – 115K plus bonus – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Together with the IA team, assist the Director and Vice President of Internal Audit in developing a global audit plan using a risk based methodology

 

  • Develop procedures, schedules, priorities, and programs to align Internal Audit objectives and goals with the strategies of the corporation.

 

  • Perform advanced, specialized, and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines.　The position holder is likely to be called upon to be a team member, or team leader, on various operational audits and special projects requiring analytical and risk assessment skills.

 

  • Communicate and present audit results confidently at various levels of the organization (Senior VPs, VPs, Directors, Managers, and Staff).

 

  • Develop and manage risk assessment methodologies, design risk management tools and be responsible for assessing risk factors and identifying high-risk areas within various divisions and companies in the organization.

 

  • Undertake comprehensive planning and risk assessments relating to different audit assignments to ensure the engagement identifies exposures and potential business risks and opportunities.

 

  • Manage / assist / complete 12 – 15 individual Internal Audit assignments per year. This will require a motivated individual who is able to work independently and manage Internal Audit staff, and those from third party organizations, or from groups outside Internal Audit (guest auditors).

 

  • Develop and maintain a risk monitoring system and adjust audit plans to address high-risk areas.

 

  • Provide expertise in auditing and accounting standards and performance criteria, audit requirements, and information technology skills.

 

  • Develop and maintain productive and effective customer and staff relationships.

 

  • Teach, train and mentor internal audit staff and coach staff outside of the Internal Audit department.

 

  • Prepare complex value-adding audit reports in a readable format using advanced writing skills.

 

  • Coordinate the daily activities of the Internal Audit team.

 

  • Use data interrogation and other computer tools to data mine and facilitate audit projects.

 

  • Use project management tools to oversee project progress.

 

  • Identify and communicate changes in professional standards, pronouncements, laws, guidelines and audit requirements.

 

  • Assist in maintaining a control risk self-assessment system to facilitate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002.

 

  • Attend and/or conduct internal meetings and participating in the training of internal auditors.

 

  • Present and/or participate in continuing professional education classes and training courses for Finance staff.

 

  • Ensure that detailed audit work is focused effectively on areas assessed as high risk, thus ensuring maximum payback from the assignment.

 

  • Present audit recommendations clearly and concisely to management and ensure subsequent written audit reports are issued timely.

 

  • Ensure all approved audit recommendations are implemented in accordance with agreed upon action plans.

 

  • Stay abreast of best practices both internally and externally and provide a channel for introducing those practices to the company.

 

  • Be a role model for the company’s values and demonstrate the highest ethical standards.

 

  • Ensure that the Internal Audit intranet web site delivers value-added materials to the organization.

 

  • Other duties as needed.

 

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required

 

  • Must have an active CPA or CIA. CFE or CGAP certification is a plus.

 

  • A minimum of seven (7) years experience in auditing / accounting / finance, including supervisory and project management experience is required.

 

  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years public or industry audit experience.

 

  • Able to travel up to 25% with overnight stays.

 

  • Strong working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is a plus.

 

  • Working knowledge of Governmental contracting regulations and associated reporting requirements is a plus.

 

  • Experience performing investigations is a plus.

 

  • Requires strong verbal and written communication skills including experience presenting audit results to all levels of personnel.

 

  • Must demonstrate ability to influence and educate others including senior management.

 

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

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

Job Summary:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

  • Performs administrative tasks as assigned.　

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

　Qualifications:

　

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

  • Proficiency in process documentation.　

 

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

 

  • Proficiency with MS Office applications is required.　

 

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

 

  • Objectivity, integrity and good professional judgment is required.　

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

  • Experience with CATT’s is preferred.　

 

Proficiency with Oracle is preferred.

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

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Below is a partial list of our local searches:

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

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

 

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

 

Experienced Required:

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

Travel – less than 10%

 

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Internal Audit Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com – Houston

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Responsibilities

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading the Sarbanes-Oxley effort for the corporation and help ensure compliance. In addition this responsibility includes involvement with individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. This responsibility includes developing internal audit scope, performing internal audit procedures, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on financial, IT and operational processes. The Manager will also assist Internal Audit Director with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business. The Manager will often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel.

Qualifications:

Work on supporting management with the development and maintenance of key controls identified for Sarbanes-Oxley.

Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions.

Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.

Exhibit the leadership skills needed to sell ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.

Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices.

Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.

Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.

Desired Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

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

Prior industry experience is a plus.

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

  

IT Auditor – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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IT Auditor

Position Description:

 

The Information Technology Auditor may be involved in all phases of an audit, including planning, project execution and communication, as directed by the associated project supervisor. The IT Auditor will work with the audit team and business personnel to understand information technology controls, determine and assess risks within processes, identify controls and deficiencies and provide recommendations to improve processes under review. Finally, the IT Auditor may be involved in special projects and/or company initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Interacts with process owners and control owners in areas under review, conveying the department’s guiding principles of integrity, objectivity, innovation, excellence and teamwork
  • Develops audit programs designed to evaluate reliability of financial information, effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations and compliance with established policies and procedures
  • Documents business processes, identifying key controls and identifying process improvement opportunities
  • Performs audit fieldwork
  • Monitors compliance with established policies, procedures and sound business practices
  • Promotes implementation of best practices to strengthen internal controls
  • Prepares, assembles and organizes work papers documenting audit procedures performed
  • Communicates status and findings to supervisor throughout course of audit
  • Drafts audit reports, detailing audit procedures performed and findings (including strengths and weaknesses)
  • Assists with preparation of control reports, status reports, scorecards and presentations
  • Finalizes audit reports, incorporating management responses
  • Complies with departmental policies and procedures
  • Assists with special projects, as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree, preferred in Management Information Systems, Accounting or Finance
  • Professional Certification, such as CISA, CIA, or CPA or certification candidate preferred
  • 1 – 3 years experience in technology auditing and risk management positions
  • General understanding of business and accounting principles

Interested candidates should demonstrate:

  • Broad understanding of internal control principles, design, evaluation and remediation and general computing controls
  • Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
  • Professionalism
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Service-oriented approach
  • Solid work ethic
  • Team-player attitude
  • Proficiency with PC-based tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and computer assisted auditing tools
  • Ability to travel 25 to 35%

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IT SOX Coordinator

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

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

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

Participates in the division forecasting, planning, and analysis process, as appropriate;
Some travel (20-25%) as needed
Education/Training:
 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Visio a plus
 
Job Knowledge/Experience:
 
A self starter that demonstrates strong leadership and success as a project manager with previous SOX compliance experience
Excellent communication skills
Minimum of 5 years accounting/audit experience, 3 years of public accounting experience is a plus.
Strong analytical and root cause analysis capabilities; challenges the status quo
Strong process re-engineering, flowcharting, and data analysis background
ERM experience a plus
Experience in building KPI/Dashboards that lead to strong entity level controls framework based upon new COSO guidance
SEC background a plus
 
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