Key Success criteria:
Individual Job Responsibilities– four to six key areas
1. Team leader and builder for local accounting related issues
2. Coordinate a thorough G/L review and monthly closing process
3. Perform variance analysis and comments for management’s discussion and analysis
4. Maintain consistency with respect to accounting procedures and files
5. Ensure procedures are in place for timely and accurate reporting.
6. Assist with Journal Entries and account reconciliations where necessary
7. Perform accounting review and month-end metrics.
Expected Outcomes– list for each responsibility
1. Timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
2. Accounting processes executed within established and document policies and procedures
Experience Required
1. Strong Skill with Microsoft Excel.
2. Experience should include at least three years accounting experience in manufacturing environment.
Qualifications – Competencies
1. Position requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
2. The ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects.
3. Microsoft Excel proficiency- Expert.
Job Complexity –
Difficulty is dependent upon experience with Excel with ability to handle, manage, and mitigate manual close and consolidation process and change implementation. This Position will be controller’s right hand.
job opening
Manufacturing / Division Controller – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com
Our client, a midsize multi-national manufacturing company, is looking for a Division Controller to join their team. This roll is a team player and leader within the accounting department as well as in the company. We are looking for an out of the box thinker, who loves process improvements and analytics. Excellent work life balance, with no more then 40-45 hours a week.
Essential Functions:
Supervise accounting team members
Supervise monthly close
Preparation of annual budget
Implement a process to record transactions by department
Review and record journal entries required to reflect the monthly activity
Preparation of work papers supporting the monthly close process and month end balances
Preparation of monthly reforecast incorporating historical results and future assumptions
Review of semi-monthly payroll
Supervision of all accounts payable process
Maintenance of fixed asset records
Accurate and timely production of all financial information
Education:
Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting.
Advanced Excel Skills
Strong manufacturing/cost knowledge within multi-location environment
Financial Consolidation experience a plus
Top 30 Interview Bloopers – Add to this List! By Dana Manciagli
A quick and great list to review. Most of these should be self explanatory…but unfortunately they are not!
Good news, bad news. Bad news: The majority of job seekers are blowing it in their job interviews. So the bar is pretty low.
Now the good news: You can stand out in interviews by being prepared. Well-rehearsed, smart about your answers and balanced between confidence and humility.
So instead of lecturing you more about the “crap” that happens in interviews (both with external company interviews or within your company), I’ll just point out the multiple bloopers.
See other LinkedIn blogs and my website blogs for the interview solutions.
In my 30+ years hiring, interviewing and helping thousands of job seekers, the following 30, in no particular order, are the most popular mistakes.
1. Not listening to the question.
2. Babbling on and on and on and on
3. Not having interesting questions.
4. No passion, low energy.
5. Cocky, not self-aware or not humble.
6. Negative about your prior company, prior boss, or prior anything.
7. Not being prepared with good ‘ole strengths and weaknesses.
8. Forgot to go for the close, or ask to continue to the next step of the hiring process.
9. Slow with turnaround on a request from the interviewer (like sending information).
10. Smelling. Onions, cigarette smoke, perfume, cologne.
11. Chewing gum.
12. Phone on and vibrating or ringing
13. Dressed inappropriately, sloppy.
14. Nothing to write with (and I don’t mean on a PC or phone).
15. Having something to write with, but not writing anything down.
16. Spilling a cup of coffee or soda.
17. Leaving your dirty cup of coffee or soda on their desk upon departure.
18. Sticky or wimpy handshake.
19. No eye contact.
20. Slouching.
21. Interrupting.
22. Forgetting your resume, not having enough copies.
23. Not knowing the job description of the position you are interviewing for.
24. Not doing research on the web about the company, division, hiring manager, etc.
25. Scuffed shoes.
26. Listening to music or talking on your phone in the waiting room.
27. Asking about salary or benefits.
28. Left your manners at home.
29. Messy with your stuff: messy papers, coat, bags, purses all disheveled, no hand free to shake hands.
30. Being late!
More bad news: there are more than these 30! Help our LinkedIn blog readers and contribute more mistakes that you see as an interviewer.
(To accelerate your next career move or hire a dynamic speaker, visit DanaManciagli.com)
Diane Delgado LeMaire | Area Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-490-6003 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| My LinkedIn | My Blog |
Oil & Gas Operations Accounting Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com
Responsibilities include all aspects of operations accounting: division support, UOP DD&A (capital updates, reserve additions and volume reconciliations), fixed asset depreciation, AFE accounting, financial statement analysis, actual to forecast and actual period to period variance analysis, joint interest billing division of interest maintenance and accounts receivable monitoring and collection, well payout reporting, preparing PBC’s for external auditors, lease impairment calculations, asset retirement obligations, recording various accruals, lease operating expense and capital accounting, accounting for property dispositions, acquisitions and exchanges, joint venture audit coordination, general ledger account reconciliations and special projects.
Requirements:
The candidate must have an Accounting degree with a minimum of twelve years of experience in operations accounting for an oil and gas company with several years of supervisory experience. The candidate should have good communication skills, both written and oral, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and a good understanding of COPAS guidelines and accounting for oil and gas properties. The individual must be able to read contracts and agreements and be able to interpret the impact for accounting. The candidate must have good analytical skills, interpersonal skills and must require minimum supervision. Some travel required.
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures to facilitate and support timely and definable planning and decision making.
• Coordinate with the different business units the preparation of the forecast and long term projections
• Monitor performance indicators, highlight trends and analyze causal factors behind variances and trends.
• Work on a team to manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, menu pricing, new store rollouts as well as new projects
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
• Supervision of Financial Analyst(s)
Job Requirements
• Strong leadership skills required
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
Experience and Educational requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus
• 5-7 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
Payroll Accountant (KRONOS) – DT – Houston – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com
Our client is growing! They pay 100% of medical insurance and offer $100 per month gym membership reimbursement. They also pay from parking downtown and match 6% on the 401K. This is a bonus eligible position (10 to 30%).
Job Duties:
Meet all payroll deadlines using KRONOS payroll software
Submission and payment of payroll related taxes and forms, workers comp and 401(k)
Reconciliation of all payroll liabilities including benefits
Month End Close / Financial Reports
- Preparation and entry of all payroll related Journal Entries
- Preparation of Intercompany invoices
- Bank account tracking and balancing
- GL account reconciliations including resolution of discrepancies
- Monthly financial statement preparation and analysis
- Preparation of schedules for the annual audit
Other duties / special projects as assigned
Education / Training / Experience
5-10 years experience in all aspects of payroll preparation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Required
Working knowledge of GAAP
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Excel
- Experience with accounting software. KRONOS experience preferred
- Great work ethic- lead by example character
A team player- always looking for ways to contribute to the Accounting team
Takes initiative on improving processes
- Self-Starter- can work independently as well as a team player
Financial Reporting Manager (SEC) NW Houston EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com
Direct Reports: None on an ongoing basis. May have supplemental contract staff to assist during peak periods.
Financial Reporting Manager Responsibilities:
Coordinates the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings. This is a hands-on job. Will personally handle the filing process and lead a internal team will provide information for filing.
Develops position papers on new and existing accounting pronouncements regarding application to and impact on
company.
Works collaboratively with division and corporate finance staff to analyze and report on Company financial performance.
Works collaboratively with division finance staff, corporate finance staff and corporate departmental managers to prepare the consolidated annual budget.
Handles projects assigned by CFO.
Reviews selected technical accounting and reporting activities performed by staff in the corporate accounting organization.
Financial Reporting Manager Experience and Credentials
Must be a currently licensed CPA
Ten plus years of progressively increasing professional financial/accounting responsibilities
Five plus years’ experience in public accounting and/or SEC filing with a public company.
Strong technical accounting skills.
Strong team leadership skills.
Must be able to interface effectively with executive team including CEO.
Strong computer skills – Excel, MSAccess, Essbase, Hyperion
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team environment.
Assistant Controller – The Woodlands – Email: dcd@fittsroberts.com
Job Responsibilities include:
- Supervises both exempt and non-exempt level staff.
- Consolidate company financials.
- Direct and coordinate the accounting and other financial operations of assigned areas. Includes providing administrative and technical supervision to staff personnel.
- Perform and implement policies and procedures relating to financial and business practices of the company which will provide for efficient operations as well as a strong internal control environment.
- Recommend policies and procedures where needed to improve the efficiency or to strengthen internal controls.
- Monitor the financial operations of the company and assigned areas to insure compliance with budgets.
- Ability to analyze the company’s subsidiary WIP schedules in accordance with percentage of completion method of accounting so as to identify potential problem areas that could result in misstatements of revenue, gross profit, “billings in excess” liability and “earnings in excess” asset.
- Work to ensure a strong management link between corporate accounting and management and employees in other areas of the business.
- Perform additional duties as directed by the Controller.
- Participate in planning the objectives, methods and resources of short and long-range financial operations of the company.
- Provide technical and management training and development to the finance team.
- Participate in analysis and due diligence reviews on acquisitions.
- Review and evaluate internal controls required under SOX with internal audit.
- Review materials for board meetings.
Required Skills
- Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Knowledge of SEC, GAAP.
- Knowledge of construction Work-In-Progress schedule analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal/human relations skills.
- Planning/organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, communicate effectively at all level of the organization, and lead through influence – with the purpose of driving change and delivering outcomes.
- Winning attitude that motivates people.
GL Accounting Manager, CPA – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com
Oversees and performs monthly reconciliations; analyzes various G/L accounts and balances all intercompany transactions monthly
Processes all monthly journal entries and assists in preparation of monthly G/L expense accruals
Assists in preparation of annual budget and operating plan
Manages day-to-day functions of accountants; liaises with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R)
Supervises the general ledger group; ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met; trains staff as required
Handles personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
Works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitors and advises on progress to enhance professional development of staff
Supports audits and related processes; liaises with internal and external auditors; provides information as required
Oversees and handles SOX compliance for area of responsibility
Obtains and maintains thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure
Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
Works with Controller and Assistant Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit
Assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow of department
Minimum of 8 to 10 years’ relevant work experience; minimum 3-5 years’ supervisory experience
International business experience highly desirable, international finance knowledge required
Expertise in US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and similar regulations and requirements
Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial systems; financial systems implementation experience and knowledge a plus
In-depth knowledge of business, Company policies, rules, regulations, processes and procedures, including parent company policies, processes and procedures
Excellent analytical skills and abilities; multi-task person; project management skills
In-depth understanding of financial reporting and financial management concepts
Good understanding of reporting requirements for stand-alone audited reports – public reporting experience a plus
Bachelors Degree in Accounting
CPA preferred
Treasury Staff Accountant – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com
The Treasury Staff Accountant will work closely with the Treasury senior accountant and report to the Controller. The Treasury Staff Accountant will perform day to day treasury functions such as:
• Initiate ACH/Wires for payments to clients, vendors, financial institutions, and consumer refunds
• Circulate daily cash reports
• Transfer funds between bank accounts
• Prepare Cash Receipts summary on a daily basis
• Entry of treasury related journal entries
• Perform interest calculation
• Processing petty cash related checks and entries
• Process vendor checks
• Maintain Wire Profile sheet
Key Position Requirements : The qualified Treasury Staff Accountant should possess treasury related experience and should have a hands-on knowledge of Treasury Optimizer and experience with interacting with bankers. Candidate should be a team player. Experience in similar role for 1-2 years.
Bilingual Senior Accountant – Sugar Land, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com
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
Accounting Analyst with path to Assistant Controller role – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for performing economic research work and preparing and analyzing financial reporting
packages in key business areas.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Perform Journal Entries, Reconciliations and assist with Month End Close• Review financial performance
• Conduct feasibility modeling and Prepare quarterly forecasts
• Participate in annual planning
• Consolidate budget submissions process and budget analysis
• Review overhead performance and develop benchmarks to monitor performance
• Prepare management reports including, but not limited to, economic and statistical studies
Qualifications
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
May 2013 List of Accounting & Finance Openings – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com
• 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!
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
Spanish Speaking CFO needed in Texas! – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com
We are searching for a Spanish speaking CFO and CPA with manufacturing and prior private equity experience to lead a new portfolio company.
Email: dcd@fittsroberts.com for more details
March 2013 Accounting Openings – Staff to Controller – dcd@fittsroberts.com
• 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
Staff Accountant – NW Houston location – dcd@fittsroberts.com
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare daily cash reconciliations from club deposit slips to bank activity
Prepare credit card settlement reconciliation
Determine general ledger location and department coding for journal entries
Responsible for reconciliation of general ledger cash accounts
Research reconciling variances
Analyze bank charges and make suggestions to control costs
Set up, monitor, and maintain internal controls and ensure club compliance
Coordinate cross-functionally in various areas, including operations and club management
Document policies and procedures in a multi-system environment
Develop improvements in cash reconciliation process
Assist with month end close requirements, reporting, and deadlines
Perform other related duties as directed by manager
Cost & GL Accountant – Sugar Land – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com
Growing company.
Staff/Senior Accountant
- Month end close – including accruals and expenses
- Reconciliation – balance sheet
- Understand or have knowledge of costing (either standard or average)
Corporate Accounting Manager – Galleria – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com
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
Diane Delgado LeMaire| Area Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-490-6003 | dcd@fittsroberts.com|
Senior Accountant (Greenspoint)
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
Diane Delgado LeMaire Area Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-490-6003 | dcd@fittsroberts.com|
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