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

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.

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

  • Ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising operations management on needed actions.
  • Manages completion of all tax returns.
  • Coordinates activities of tax advisers, tax preparers and other tax specialists.
  • Responsible for managing relationships with external auditors, timely execution and resolution of audits.
  • Assists with the implementation of minor and major corporate strategies, objectives and policies of the Company.
  • Responsible for recommending and communicating goals and objectives of the department and ensuring completion of those strategic and tactical goals timely, accurately and completely.
  • Responsible for the hiring, retention and development of all staff personnel in span of control.
  • Assists with preparation of Company financial statements and tax provision.
  • Works with the Finance department in the preparation of budgets and long-term forecasts.
  • Evaluates accounting and internal control processes and offers recommendations for improvement.  Implements new processes and systems to improve internal controls and segregation of duties for the company and department.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
  • Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules

 

Requirements:

  • Extensive technical and practical expertise in various areas of corporate taxation (Federal and state), including partnerships and C Corps
  • Solid knowledge of property taxes, sales tax and various excise taxes
  • Ability to manage various tax functions
  • Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices
  • Strong Excel, Word and Accounting software skill
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA

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

 

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

Staff Internal Auditor – Allen Parkway area – 55-65K EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

 

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Performs detailed operational and financial audits and special projects. May lead audits on small projects but will generally assist experienced senior/staff level personnel during planning of the engagement, reporting the results of the work and administering the project with Company and/or department management and appropriate Company and/or Department Personnel.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Keeps the Lead Auditor informed – responsible for communicating significant audit concerns and issues relevant to the project to the lead auditor timely. When functioning as a lead auditor, keep the Manager informed of such issues and situations. Also responsible for tracking time by significant audit program segment and providing time to the lead auditor each Monday. Should also keep the lead auditor informed of time-off requests submitted to the Manager and other administrative matters affecting availability.

 

• Performs Project Work – gather substantive data from accounting records, operational reports, interviews with company/department personnel and observations. Ensures the project work is conducted and documented in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditing Standards of Professional Practice, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Internal Audit Department policies.

 

• Continues Professional Development – participate in professional and industry organizations and obtain training as needed to keep abreast of current professional and industry trends and events. Required to provide a detailed career plan, training preferences, and project preferences to the Manager prior to or during the annual performance assessment.

 

Benefits Options:
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Vacation and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement

 

EDUCATIONAL/Experience/MINIMUM Requirements
Education:
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, General Business or a related discipline
Certification:
• Certified or candidate for certification (CPA, CIA, CISA)
Experience:
• 2 years of auditing experience or equivalent experience in a related field
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong risk assessment and analytical skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, and creative problem solving abilities
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills

Intercompany Accountant – Oil and Gas – Beltway and 290 – to 70K EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Intercompany (IC) Position Duties

1. Reconcile monthly IC/GIS activity against Oracle Local GL and Consolidated GL monthly activity to make sure they all match each other in USD. Contact appropriate personnel about variances that need to be corrected by Preliminary close each month.
2. Review and compare IC sub-ledgers in Excel to Unsettled Reports in GIS for accuracy and matching each other.
3. Help prepare IC invoices & backup (creating & printing relating to netting IC AR & IC AP and clearing old IC balances (acct. 120004).
4. Help from time to time to enter IC invoices into GIS in time crunch.
5. Prepare IC JE entries each month and review & post IC JE entries in Oracle GL.
6. Run queries on IC/GIS account activity.
7. For local audits confirm that year end IC balances kept locally agree or disagree with balances (IC sub-ledgers) kept by Corporate IC/GIS dept.
8. Oversee that the yearly revaluation of IC balance sheet account balances is done only on companies where it is allowed by local statutory laws & entity does not do monthly revaluations of IC accounts already.
9. Respond to inquiries from various personnel across the world about what makes up IC balances (detail), issues with accessing Oracle GIS, need training manuals & examples for entering IC invoices into Oracle GIS, needing copies of entered IC invoices & support backup, and IC invoice templates for various IC transactions types in a timely manner.
10. Reconcile Oracle Local to Statutory Local for IC balance sheet accounts by obtaining detail data from field offices to be able to compare IC invoice by IC invoice between Oracle Local/GIS and Statutory Local. Document which IC invoices are causing the problem and note why the IC invoice(s) were not allowed in Statutory Local books. (Preferably before an entity is converted to Oracle as the main accounting system for them).

Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, CPA preferred but not required
• 3-5 years of experience
The person should be knowledgeable of US GAAP and advanced Excel skills would be preferred. The person should have a working knowledge of Oracle 11i (IC, GL, AR, & AP), ADI (Oracle), and Discoverer (Oracle) software, although not essential. Knowledge of Monarch software would be beneficial but not required.

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

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

Credit Manager – Central Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Credit Manager
The Credit Manager will be responsible for credit and collection decisions, monitoring of accounts receivable and notes receivable for all companies, and other related decisions within the financial services division. This hands-on position will use analytical skills in conjunction with customer service and business knowledge to manage credit risk.

Essential Functions of the Job:
o Review credit applications to ensure that information needed to make decisions are included and complete
o Review financial statements to determine credit worthiness and project viability
o Approve or deny credit based on key factors reviewed
o Set customer credit terms
o Monitor the accounts receivable and notes receivable on all companies
o Talk with all new and existing customers regarding their needs for working capital, remodel loans, acquisition loans, etc.
o Assist in ensuring that all loans are properly secured; close on loans
o Maintain confidential or sensitive information
o Call on delinquent accounts and make arrangements to keep account current
o Collect all returned checks on all companies
o Foreclose on loans when necessary
o Manage letters of credit
o Work as liaison with legal to file suit when all collection efforts have failed
o Work independently and have the ability to lead initiatives with coworkers and management
o Prepare for acquisitions, both internal and those of our customers by matching of perspective buyers and sellers of stores following established company guidelines
o Supervises one staff member who handles light level credit review; processes returned checks; maintains reports; light level collections; and general office duties
o Holds decision making authority up to and including stop deliveries, credit limits, collection efforts, etc.
o Other tasks required by manager or business operations

Required:
o 7-10+ years management level experience in credit, collections, and lending
o BA/BS in Business with emphasis in accounting or finance
o Strong knowledge of financial statements and ability to read and interpret the data to determine credit worthiness
o Ability to work directly with business leaders and relate financial analysis to business decision making
o Ability to understand the unique factors beyond the financial statement that must be considered when making credit decisions
o Strong analytical and problem solving skills
o Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
o Strong verbal and written communication skills
o MS Office – Intermediate level

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintaining journals and ledgers for specific entities

Preparing monthly journal entries

Departmental expenses analysis and forecasting

Developing resolutions to complex problems that require frequent use of creativity

Use Blackline account reconciliation tool

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.

Master’s degree and CPA are preferred

6 years professional experience in Accounting is required

Additional Competencies:

Experience with Oracle Accounting Systems and Hyperion is preferred

Big 4 experience is preferred.

Strong excel skills are required.

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

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and analyze monthly consolidating financial information from consolidation software
  • Communicate with reporting entities to ensure consistency of data
  • Publish final reports
  • Analyze financial and business information for variance analysis from plan and forecast
  • Financial planning process
  • Deliverables – Annual Budget, Quarterly Forecasts, Three Plan
  • Process development and communication with subs in compliance with HQ requirements
  • Controlling data points for consistency and accuracy
  • Development of related financial modeling tools – including cash flow and balance sheet forecast
  • Publishing final outputs
  • Develops implements and monitors cross divisional financial planning and analysis policies and controls to improve budgeting, financial forecasting and cost controls and timeliness and quality of financial reporting.
  • Undertakes special studies requested by the CFO and other officers and performs other duties as assigned or required.
  • Directs the development and maintenance of the department expenses and budgets.

Minimum Requirements:

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

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

 

Revenue Accounting Supervisor – Downtown – Oil & Gas – 110k – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise and develop revenue accounting personnel

 

  • Compile and analyze monthly/quarterly reports for oil and gas area level results

 

  • Provide monthly/quarterly variance analysis to Management

 

  • Supervise the recording monthly oil and gas revenues and all related entries and disbursements for co-owner, royalty and tax obligations; assist as needed

 

  • Record, analyze and reconcile monthly revenue accruals; compare to actual results

 

  • Perform monthly price and volume field variance analysis

 

  • Provide monthly support and analysis for revenue related balance sheet accounts

 

  • Review monthly accounts receivable aging; manage collection of accounts

 

  • Assist with internal and external audit requests

 

  • Assist with development of policies and procedures to support accounting functions

 

  • Identify and implement revenue accounting process and system enhancements

 

  • Research and resolve revenue accounting issues with partners and internal customers

 

  • Assist in providing revenue information for Planning and Reserve Reporting

 

  • Understand statutory / regulatory royalty and tax reports, prepare and file such reports and perform related reconciliations

 

  • Track wellhead and pipeline gas balancing

 

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required

 

  • CPA, CMA, MBA a plus.

 

  • A minimum of eight years experience in all phases of oil and gas accounting. Texas Severance Tax exemptions, MMS and/or CA royalty experience is preferred.

 

  • Demonstrated advanced technical skills in oil and gas revenue accounting.

 

  • Candidate must be able to translate contractual and operational processes to accounting processes and data file set-ups.

 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required

 

  • Knowledge of Excalibur highly desirable.

 

  • Demonstrated skills in developing staff.

 

  • Ability to manage conflict and areas of disagreement with owners, staff, agencies and internal resources.

 

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Provide the timely and accurate recording of revenue for properties owned by the Company through directing the Revenue Accounting process and staff. Interaction with Operations, Marketing, Property Administration and Land personnel to set-up and maintain revenue file data will also be required.

Accounting Manager – Houston – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Job Description:

Assists Controller with various aspects of managing the department and Financial Accounting objectives.
Hires, trains, coordinates and supervises accounting personnel involved in the preparation of detailed accounting entries and transactions.
Responsible for internal and external reporting, including preparing Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Statements.
Responsible for preparation of reporting for management, special and ad hoc, and assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable.
Ensures appropriate controls exist and are completed to assure the integrity of reported results.
Prepares, reviews, and maintains the appropriate ledgers, ledger entries and reconciliations.
Responsible for analysis of financial data.
Assists with the budget process, including actual verses budget and actual verses actual variance analysis.
Responsible for integrity of results reported and confidentiality thereof.
Keeps abreast of current developments in accounting and the retail industry for financial impact.
Responsible for researching authoritative literature for proper treatment of accounting topics.

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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and accounting software experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Russian Speaking Financial Analyst – email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Have you been looking for a chance to break into the Oil and Gas industry?  Do you speak Russian?  Boy, do I have an opportunity for you. Email me to learn more about this: dcd@fittsroberts.com

$65-70K plus bonus, stock plan, competitive benefits.

August 2012 Newsletter for Houston Accounting Professionals

August 2012

Industry News and Updates

Diane – can you believe that Summer is almost over? Right now it seems that most people are focused on last minute vacations, back to school shopping and getting prepared for unbelievable amounts of traffic on the freeways again. I must say, I do love the sunny and warm days of summer, but I am ready for the fall. One of the main reasons for that excitement is not only the change in weather, but the amount of hires that happen in September, October and November. These are typically the busiest months for permanent placements. Contract placements tend to be higher in the summer months, although there are record numbers of temporary hires happening this year.

So what is new to Houston? According to the Greater Houston Partnership’s Economy at a Glance, consumer confidence seems to be improving. Houston enjoyed the highest auto and home sales numbers since 2007 this past month.  The GHP ties this back to 3 factors which include: job and income growth, as well as the strong performance of the energy industry. They also mentioned that the average annual wage is up $9,100 from 2009. I can tell you first hand that making a move right now does not mean you have to go backwards in salary. That is not to say that people are not making lateral moves, but for the most part everyone is seeing an increase in salary. The market is still doing very well in Houston and good talent is getting harder to find. Accountants like yourself will benefit from that today and for years to come!

Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have and stay tuned for the next newsletter in October.

Local Statistics:

  • National / Houston Unemployment rate: 8.4/7.5
  • Price of Oil:$83.13 (last year $95.87)
  • Oil Rig Count:1944 (last year 1900)
  • Industries hiring:
  • Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Oil & Gas Field Services, Retail, Chemicals and Services
  • Positions in demand: Staff Accountants, Auditors, Analysts, Oil & Gas Accountants, Operations Accounting Roles
  • Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government, Financial Services

Local Searches

  • Staff Accountant, Katy, 45 to 55K
  • Tax Staff Accountant, CPA Firm, Galleria, 45 to 55K
  • Internal Auditor, Sugar Land, 60 to 65K – 5% Travel
  • Operations Analyst, Galleria, 75K
  • Internal Auditor, Galleria, 60 to 65K – 20% Travel
  • Accounting Manager, Trading Co, Galleria, 85 to 95K
  • Staff Auditor (Financial & IT), Med Center, 60K
  • AR Analyst, non degreed, South Houston, 35K
  • Sr Accountant, AR, Westchase, 55K
  • Buyer, Planner, NW Houston, Metals exp., 45 to 55K
  • Hyperion / HFM Analst, West, 60K plus 20% bonus
  • Gas Plant Accountant, Westchase & DT, 75 to 100K
  • Treasury / Financial Analyst, Galleria, 100K
  • Cost Analyst, Rosenberg, 75 to 85K
  • FP&A Senior, Woodlands, 100K
  • Sales Analyst (heavy excel), Greenway, 55K
  • Accounting Manager, NW, MFG exp. 80K
  • JIB Manager, DT, 100 to 115
  • Director of Accounting, E&P, 130 to 150K
  • Credit Analyst, DT, 70K
  • Billing Lead, DT, 60K
  • AP Manager, DT 65K
  • Payroll and Payroll Tax Accountants, Galleria, 45 to 65K
  • Pharmacy Analyst – Greenway Plaza, 80 to 90K
  • Internal Audit Manager, Galleria, 90 to 110K
  • Credit & Collections Manager, SE, 90K

HOT Accounting & Finance Openings – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Cost Accounting Analyst – Sugarland Area – Need Standard Costing!

Senior Accountant – East Houston – Manufacturing – Again, standard costing

Interim Controller – South Houston 610 area – prefers some healthcare experience

Business Analyst – West Houston – HFM Hyperion

Operations Analyst – Galleria – good communication skills, multi location experience

Accounting Manager – Energy Trading – Very hands on…roll your sleeves up

Corporate Accounting Manager – Need Exploration and Production experience

Tax – various levels of public accouting, Industry – Sales Tax role – Multistate

Staff and Senior Auditor – Various industries, including oil and gas, retail – Need some public accounting experience

Credit Analyst – need letters of credit and credit risk experience

AP Supervisor – Downtown

Treasury Analyst – Bond / Fixed Income Analysis experience required

Diane Delgado LeMaire

dcd@fittsrobert.scom

713-260-5238

 

Sales Tax Accountant – NW Houston – email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax return filings

prepare work papers to support quarterly annual public financial reports

prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax prepayments and estimated income tax payments

Analyze the general ledger sales tax payable accounts to be aware of the periodic activity and be able to reconciles to sales tax returns

Reconcile other general ledger accounts as assigned.

Apply for new or renewal sales tax permits

Keep up with changes in sales tax rates

Prepare periodic journal entires

Respond to injuries from taxing jurisdictions

Assist in Audits

Bachelors Degree – Accounting preferred

 

CFO San Antonio – Non Profit – 150 to 180K

CFS has been retained by a local forward thinking organization to identify a strong CFO. This would be a highly visible role not only within the organization, but in the local community.  The CFO would be a co-leader in the organization working together with the CEO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

       Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans

       Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc

       Oversee the accounting team to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function; supervise the finance team

       Responsible for annual budgeting process and plan.

       Responsible for accuracy of budget including submission from other units

       Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed

       Oversee cash, investment, and asset management

       Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships

       Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets

       Participate in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team

       Oversee the IT Team in identifying opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing and purchasing

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

  • 7-10 years of experience in a senior level leadership position
  • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s and CPA preferred
  • Proven track record of  successfully growing a company or organization

 

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

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.

 

Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Our P/E owned client is growing. They are looking for either an Accounting Manager or Assistant controller to join their team. They have almost double in size this year alone and are aggressively going after additional acquisitions.  The A.C. will supervise a staff of 5 staff / senior accountants. Other responsibilities include:

  • Supervise day to day accounting functions
  • Manage monthly close process
  • Assist the Controller with consolidating monthly, quarterly and annual report
  • Assist in managing the annual audit process
  • Continue Great Plains implementation

Requirements

  • Accounting degree, CPA highly preferred
  • Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics experience required
  • FRX reporting experience preferred
  • Supervisory experience

Please email your resume to: dcd@fittsroberts.com

FP&A Analyst – Oil & Gas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Assists in the monthly tracking and monitoring of expenditures, forecasting and variance reporting, preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. Gathers data for evaluation of properties and other miscellaneous Planning projects. Liaison between Accounting and the Operational side of the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Assist in the monthly tracking and monitoring of expenditures and production volumes using Excel spreadsheets and the financial systems for the monthly financial reporting.

 Assist with Monthly Operating Results, Forecasts, and Annual Plan.

  Gather and compile data from various organizational groups’ spreadsheets and databases to aid in the development and preparation and validation of accruals, forecasts and the annual budget.

 Analyze and understand variances in monthly expenditures using the LOS (Lease Operating System) from Excalibur and other documents as sources.

 Assist Accounting to assure accurate booking of actual costs incurred.

Assist in other miscellaneous Planning projects such as miscellaneous presentations, benchmarking analysis, assembling data for review and other projects/tasks as necessary.

 Provide data and assistance to supporting staff within areas of assignment to facilitate the preparation of forecast and budgeting processes.

Assist with PEEP update of Capital actuals and Morning Report estimates.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Engineering

 A minimum of 2 – 5 years of direct working experience or 8-10 years of direct working experience if non-degreed.

 Prior knowledge and experience of planning and budgeting in the oil and gas industry (or equivalent)

Proficiency using MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) with heavy emphasis on Excel in creating formulas, linking spreadsheets, etc; knowledge of ESSBASE, Excalibur and Peep software would be a plus, but not required.

 Proficient in the Accounting accrual process.

 Must be able to understand, review and analyze operational data.

 Must demonstrate judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

Attention to detail with a strong emphasis on research utilizing all available resources to provide accurate information.

 Ability to quickly learn the Company economic systems ), gain an understanding of the Excalibur financial system and learn various other company systems.

Required to be able to work as part of the team to accomplish the goals/tasks of the Planning group.

 Proven ability to get along and cooperate with others both internal and external to the Company.

Must be able to work necessary overtime to meet deadlines.

 Ability to continue to perform well in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines while also remaining flexible.

 Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and work effectively with diverse groups of people throughout the organization.

Demonstrated strong organizational skills.