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

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Manager â€“ Financial Reporting

A Fortune 500 company with over $6.0 billion in annual revenues.

Manager of Financial Reporting. The position reports to the Corporate Controller, and is the direct supervisor of the Associate Manager of Financial Reporting.

Description of Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position primarily include:

Ownership and management of the process to prepare quarterly 1934 Act filings (e.g., Form 10-K and 10-Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC);

Creation and maintenance of XBRL documents to be filed with the SEC and related tagging;

Ownership and management of the process to prepare financial statements and other schedules, included in its quarterly earnings release and filed on Form 8-K with the SEC;

Coordination and preparation of various portions of investor presentations;

Interpretation, communication and implementation of new accounting and reporting standards and, as required, drafting response letters to the appropriate authority;

Preparation of monthly financial statements for one of corporate entities, including the preparation or review of various analytical procedures, reconciliations and periodic journal entries (e.g., stock-based compensation, shares outstanding and interest rate swap valuations);

Assistance in the coordination of the 401(K) plan audit and filing of Form 11-K with the SEC;

Preparation of statutory financial statements related to various foreign subsidiaries;

Involvement, as necessary, in any 1933 Act filings (e.g., Forms S-1, S-3 and S-8);

Drafting letters of response to SEC comments on filings, as required;

Coordination with external and internal auditors with regards to review and audit procedures; and

Census and other governmental reporting requirements.

Desired Qualifications

The candidate must be:

A team-first oriented employee;

Detail oriented, with a keen attention to quality control;

Process oriented, with an emphasis on internal controls;

An effective communicator, including the use of both verbal and written forms of communication, able to interact with various groups within the organization (i.e., Tax, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations, etc.); and

Willing and able to work the necessary hours to accomplish all responsibilities, especially during month- and quarter-end close process, within a specific, defined timeline.

The candidate should have, at a minimum:

A Bachelorâ€™s degree with a major in accounting, or a Finance degree with an accounting emphasis;

Certification as a public accountant;

Seven to ten years of relevant experience in accounting at a large, multi-location corporation and/or public accounting firm;

Experience with both internal and external financial reporting, including filing of SEC documents;

A firm understanding of accounting principles;

Experience effectively managing and developing staff-level accountants;

Proficiency handling multiple, simultaneous projects;

An intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft software products, particularly Excel and v-lookups, as well as a general ledger software package; and

A working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management and other Hyperion software products.

Financial Analyst – Southeast Houston – 85 to 95K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

This position reports directly to the Director of Finance and has responsibility for providing financial reporting projections and analysis to support Senior Management in their strategic decision-making and attainment of company objectives.

　This position has very high visibility and interacts across all levels of the organization, including Senior Management, thus confidence as well as being extremely detail-oriented along with a high level of accuracy are critical factors to be successful in this role.

　Major Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

The preparation of financial analysis for ad-hoc projects and “what if” scenarios using financial modeling techniques.

Analysis of historical trends and current operating metrics to identify business inefficiencies and potential areas of improvement in the current business model.

Management of the annual budgeting, forecasting and planning (>5 year) processes.

Assisting with debt management and compliance reporting.

Providing support to the Investor Relations function.

Providing support to the Risk Management and Insurance Functions.

Other responsibilities as directed by Management.

Qualifications/Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field. CPA preferred.

Master degree in Business Administration or Finance strongly preferred.

Requires a minimum of 3 to 6 years of experience in a related field.

Demonstrated technical skills and experience in financial planning and analysis.

Must be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, primarily Excel and PowerPoint.

Must be able to work independently or in a team environment to meet the required objectives.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines as required.

Reports To:

Director of Finance

Director of Tax – West Houston – 100 to 150K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 25, 2012May 25, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

Bachelors degree in Accounting, CPA

Healthcare CFO – Boston & Austin – Private Equity – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Creative Financial Staffing has been exclusively retained by a Private Equity backed Healthcare Organization that is seeking a CFO .

Our client has experienced significant historical growth and expects such growth to continue.

This is an opportunity offering significant equity upside and the ability to spearhead the strategic direction of the company’s financial growth.

Key Facts:

Our client has grown to over 20 statewide programs and several hundred employees　
EBITDA and Revenue has increased by 17% and nearly 60%, respectively, in the last 4 years.　
This is the first of a number of acquisitions and they have projected future significant growth. The CFO will provide overall strategic direction and oversight of all accounting and financial operations; manage banking and private equity relationships (including cash management and internal reporting); and direct oversight of 3^rd Billing Party billing and reimbursements

Qualifications:

10+ years experience at the Senior Executive level　
Must have for profit healthcare industry experience　
Recent experience with 3^rd Party Billing and Reimbursements (Medicare, Medicaid), and multistate Healthcare　
Private Equity experience a plus

Compensation package

includes competitive base salary + bonus + equity

dcd@fittsroberts.com

Assistant Controller – South of Sugar Land – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 16, 2012May 16, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Assistant Controller

Maintain general ledger
Responsible for financial statement close each month.
Responsible for financial statement consolidation each month.
Prepare monthly income statement flash.
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports including coordination with operations management.
Review and understand all journal entries made each month including percentage of completion accounting and payroll.
Coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure proper intercompany eliminations.
Coordinate with subsidiary financial leaders to ensure timely monthly consolidation
Forecast SG&A expenses and track versus actual expenses each month.
Assist Senior Financial Analyst in preparing and maintaining corporate cash flow forecast.
Reconcile all specified accounts each month.
Prepare Debt Covenant calculations each quarter.
Prepare and administer weekly wire transfer and ACH transfers.
Develop systems and procedures to better handle department and accounting needs.
Assume additional responsibilities of the Corporate Controller in his absence.

The successful candidate will:　

Have a desire to keep learning and to move up within the organization
Have an undergraduate degree in accounting
Be a self starter
Have strong analytical and PC skills
Possess willingness and experience working across multiple departments including sales, estimating, engineering and project management.

Have leadership qualities that enable the candidate to build rapport inside the department

Gas Plant Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Senior Accountant – Midstream O&G

The Midstream Senior Accountant will be responsible for settling one or more plant or gathering assets in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with company policies using various accounting systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Position requires the ability to work with minimal detailed instruction and oversight. Uses established procedures while performing assigned tasks, but is able to apply judgment in carrying out responsibilities.

Ensures transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies and controls.

Obtains information from internal and external sources to record accounting transactions in the accounting systems and general ledger.

Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of transactions in the systems and general ledger accounts. Applies analytical review to system results top ensure transactions are properly recorded.

Provides monthly variance analysis on responsible assets for management reporting purposes.

Analyzes account balances and margin account activity at month end and prepares supported account reconciliations and margin analysis.

Answers and resolves internal and external customer inquiries, including audit inquiries from outside auditors, Internal Auditing, producer auditors and regulatory agencies.

Files applicable regulatory reports as required by governmental agencies.

Strong understanding of applicable midstream accounting systems, including TIPS and Excel.

Supports projects as requested by management.

Maintains desk procedures to document the mechanics of booking the assigned assets.

Required Skills

Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Proficient in use of Excel.

Experience with Oracle or other comparable ERP system preferred.

Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods.

Must adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior when carrying out job responsibilities.

Highly motivated and team-oriented individual.

Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.

Excellent organization skills.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in accounting, business or finance.

Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a degreed professional.

Prefer minimum of 3 years of midstream industry experience.

Quorum Suite (TIPS, QCM, QDOD) experience preferred.

Strong understanding of GAAP and how it applies to midstream accounting

Senior Auditor – Greenspoint 15% Travel – 70 to 75K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Senior Auditor I

Location:

Greenspoint Area

Reports to:

Director of Internal Audit

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Position requires ability to provide oversight, training and guidance to junior auditors, and directly assist management in the conduct regular and special purpose audits. Position will also require that the associate become a mentor up to three staff auditors. Position requires industry knowledge and the practice of auditing. Also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills for extensive report writing responsibilities.

This position requires approximately 15% travel.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelors degree in Accounting and CPA. Minimum three years working experience in Auditing. Public Accounting experience a plus. Certifications in other related specialties (CFE, CIA, CMA, CISA) highly desirable.

Management reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities set forth herein at any time.

Physical Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office materials and supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Position requires the ability to drive to audit location during the day, and lift audit bag weight.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates should be flexible and able to adapt to the audit approach to each assignment. Good sense of judgment, positive attitude and ability to deal effectively with auditees.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

Credit & Collections Manager – Southeast Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on April 23, 2012May 4, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Specific Duties:

Maintain Compliance with the Company’s Credit Policy and SOX
　Manages daily Cash Collection & Application
Prepares monthly allowance for bad debts and write-off recommendation
Assists with the preparation & follow up of Letters of Credit
Maintains the customer master file.
Assists with the Various Audits requirements (Sales Tax, Bank, Internal (including Self-Monitoring) & external Audits.)

Direct Reports: 4

Experience: 5+ years

Letters of credit, UCC Filings, Joint checks etc…
Under Graduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics’

Traits:

Customer Friendly, Energetic team player, willing to jump in where needed, with good attention to detail.

April Newsletter for Houston Accounting Professionals – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

I hope you’re doing well.　 I wanted to get back in touch and let you know a little about what’s going on the Houston job market these days.　It seems that Houston is doing much better than the data from last year revealed. We actually added 3500 more jobs in 2011 than initially released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At this point Houston has recovered all the jobs lost during the recession. I have also read several articles that reference Houston　having　more demand for Accountants than any other city in the U.S (check out this article: http://wp.me/puDjI-jX　). I can certainly attest to the fact that Q1 was a very busy quarter for us and Q2 is not slowing down. Not only is Houston doing very well, but our other offices across the nation are also experiencing more jobs and a tighter candidate market.　 If you’re considering a move, now’s the time to dust off that old resume and get back in touch. If you’ve got any new updates on your search, I’d love to hear about them!Stay tuned for my next newsletter in June.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire (I accept all invitations)

Local Statistics:

National / Houston Unemployment rate:　8.9% / 7.2%
Houston’s recession officially ended in November　’11 when we recouped all　lost jobs since the peak in December 2008.　 Houston remains the 1st of the nations largest 20 metro areas to emerge.
From Feb ’11 to Feb ’12 Houston created 93,400 jobs.　 This represents a 3.7% increase.　 This ranks 1st in Texas metro areas.
Trade records abound – for the 6th consecutive month, the Galveston Customs District reports a record value of $269B
Auto sales on the rise – Looks like people are spending money on cars again.　 36.8% increase YTD.
Foreclosures are down 12.6% YTD
Price of Oil:　$103.57 (last year $109.57)
Oil Rig Count:1979 (last year 1782)
Industries hiring:
Services, Exploration & Production, Manufacturing, Service Companies, Oil & Gas Field Services. Healthcare & Hospitality
Positions in demand:
Senior and Staff Accountants,　Financial Analysts, Internal Auditors, Public Accounting, Operational Accounting Managers, Treasury, International Ta
Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government, Real Estate, Financial

Division Controller – Northwest Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Overview: Responsible for controlling excellence as it pertains to internal and external reporting, adherence to corporate policies and procedures, controlling of expense spending, and management of all cash collections and payments. Additional responsibilities include all company/department support, data quality evaluation/validation, cost center support and supervision of the accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger departments.

Responsibilities: 1. Provide accurate and timely reports to management (internal reporting), as required. 2. Provide accurate and timely reporting of company data to Corporate office (external reporting) as required. 3. Analyze cost center reports, review findings with appropriate manager/management each month. 4. Work with all departments to improve/maintain data quality. 5. Develop budget and forecast consolidations as required. 6. Perform monthly closing of the general ledger and subsystems in an accurate and timely manner. 7. Assist and manage the process of customer collections, including adherence to policies, collection goals, customer collection logs, and proper cash postings. 8. Reconcile or manage the process for all general ledger accounts. 9. Adherence to all policies and procedures as it pertains to the disbursement of company cash. 10. Coordination and general support of Company audits of both an internal and external nature. 11. Act as a resource to management regarding all accounting issues, reporting and analysis. 13. Perform other directly related appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. 2 – 5 years professional experience in finance accounting preferably in a manufacturing environment. 2. Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. 3. Experience with ERP software required (SAP)

Great information about the Houston ACCOUNTING job market…..the talent pool is slowing drying up….

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Houston, You May Have a Problem

The Texas oil-and-gas town tops a new list of U.S. cities where finance organizations may find it difficult to staff up this year.

David McCann

If you’re a CFO in Houston and need to fill out your accounting staff, you may have a problem. Houston is the best city in the country for accounting and finance professionals, from accounts-payable clerks up through senior accounting managers, to find work, because of the plentiful supply of openings and a lack of qualified candidates to fill them.

So says Accounting Principals, a temporary staffing firm, which has released its second-annual study identifying the top cities for such professionals to find work. The firm tracked the orders coming in from its 110-plus U.S. branch locations over the past six months, and added in data from its sister company Parker & Lynch, a finance-executive search firm.

While the national unemployment figure stands at 8.5%, in finance and accounting it’s half that at about 4.2%, says Accounting Principals vice president Mike McNamara. In the cities that were among the 10 where finding such jobs was easiest, the incidence of unemployment in the field was even lower. The squeeze is being felt in markets across the country (see chart).

Houston, which didn’t even make last year’s list of best jobs cities, shot to the top this year based on a sudden boom in the cyclical oil-and-gas industry. That also hoisted Tulsa onto the list. Meanwhile, in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, the staffing and recruiting firms were filling more jobs in the financial-services sector than they had in several years.

The position of Richmond, Virginia, at No. 2 on the list, was something of a puzzle, McNamara admits. There was a noticeable uptick in hiring at the many supply-chain logistics firms located in and around Richmond, a port city that is close to Washington, D.C., and mortgage and loan-processing business was also up in the area. But McNamara says Accounting Principals is still analyzing why Richmond placed where it did.

In Atlanta, No. 5 on the 2012 list, the real estate and hospitality businesses are stronger this year, McNamara says, while unemployment in the accounting and finance field is very low, creating a good market for those who are looking for jobs there.

HR Manager 90 to 120K plus bonus – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides Human Resources Management and support for all assigned represented and non-represented personnel. Counsels Managers, Supervisors and employees on all HR activities including salary administration, complaint resolution, investigations, discipline, and termination.

2. Supervision and leadership of the Administrative Services function including building services, receptionist duties, mail, invoicing, office moves, storage, copier and building general supplies.

3. Supports M & A activities for the corporation focusing on all Human Resources related issues including staffing, costing, comparative program analysis, site visits, and assigned transition issues.

4. Keeps current with operations and is involved in all HR activities to ensure consistent and fair application of policies and procedures as well as rules and regulations. Works with corporate and site management to develop tactics to maintain non-union status.

5. Leads expatriation, immigration and relocation activities for the corporation in conjunction with field HR personnel.

6. Coordinates development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.

7. Evaluates employee relations and workplace issues and meets with supervisors and managers to determine and implement effective remediation techniques to improve organization productivity.

8. Provides support of the administration of compensation and performance evaluation programs and initiatives.

9. Active participation with organization management and attends meetings of managers, supervisors, and work units to facilitate effective interpersonal communication among participants. Provides support and data to ensure better business decisions can be made.

10. Supports the corporate organizational, training and development initiatives including developing and conducting training to meet requirements.

11. Leads the gathering and analysis of HR related benchmarking and cost data with internal and external sources.

12. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations in the U.S. concerning employment and related human resource matters. Reviews & approves discipline and makes recommendations regarding discharge.

13. Responsible for assigned professional level recruiting and retention as well as provides assistance in recruiting and retention as needed.

14. Active leadership and participation in SAP HR systems development, implementation, training and roll-out activities as well as system enhancements and improvements.

15. Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.

16. Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

17. Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSBILITIES

Supervises the Administrative Services department totaling 1 exempt and 2 non-exempt personnel

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

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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%

************There are two openings***************

Senior Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a general ledger capacity and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Strong communications skills and a drive to exceed expectation will be characteristics possessed by the successful candidate. They will need to have strong Excel skills as well as have worked with an automated ledger application such as Microsoft Dynamics. Experience with Hyperion Essbase is a plus for this position but not required.

Job Function:

Responsible for the mentoring and development of assigned staff in the completion of financial statement review, analysis, account reconciliation, initial and corrective journal entries.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of staff’s assigned tasks.
Review completed tasks of assigned staff for accuracy and completeness. Incorrect or incomplete tasks are to be returned with explanation of deficiency. Documentation of completion of the task and review is to be maintained.
Participate in strategic planning sessions to develop and monitor processes and procedures ensuring timely detection of errors and accuracy of information released.
Identify, propose and implement process and or procedure changes to gain efficiencies, strengthen controls, or improve quality of information provided by the department.
An assessment of assigned staff member’s areas of opportunity should be completed on a monthly basis and a strategy developed to address those areas.

Assign locations to be reviewed in detail during the monthly close process.
Supervise staff completion and review of detail location reviews for the monthly close.
Review staff journal entries and approve for posting.
Prepare reports on the status of account reconciliations identifying proposed adjustments and processing errors.
Supervise the completion of and review the following account reconciliations as completed by staff – Inventory, Sales Tax, Prior Owner, Manual Accounts Payable, Manual Accounts Receivable and others.
Review inventory reconciliation of physical count to ledger.

SEC Reporting Manager – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Description of Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position primarily include:

Ownership and management of the process to prepare filings (e.g., Form 10-K and 10-Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC);
Ownership and management of the process to prepare financial statements and other schedules, included in its quarterly earnings release and filed on Form 8-K with the SEC;
Interpretation, communication and implementation of new accounting and reporting standards and, as required, drafting response letters to the appropriate authority;
Analysis and review of various periodic journal entries to be recorded in the general ledger of corporate entities, including stock-based compensation, shares outstanding and interest rate swap valuations;
Creation and maintenance of XBRL documents to be filed with the SEC and related tagging;
Assist in the coordination of the 401(K) plan audit and filing of Form 11-K with the SEC;
Preparation of statutory financial statements related to various foreign subsidiaries;
Involvement, as necessary, in any filings (e.g., Forms S-1, S-3 and S-8)
Drafting letters of response to SEC comments on filings, as required;
Coordination with external and internal auditors with regards to review and audit procedures; and
Census and other governmental reporting requirements.

Desired Qualifications

The candidate must be:

· A team-first oriented employee;

· Detail oriented, with a keen attention to quality control;

· Process oriented, with an emphasis on internal controls;

· An effective communicator, including the use of both verbal and written forms of communication, able to interact with various groups within the organization (i.e., Tax, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations, etc.); and

· Willing and able to work the necessary hours to accomplish all responsibilities, especially during month- and quarter-end close process, within a specific, defined timeline.

The candidate should have, at a minimum:

· A Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, or a Finance degree with an accounting emphasis;

· Certified as a public accountant;

· Seven to ten years of relevant experience in accounting at a large, multi-location corporation and/or public accounting firm;

· Experience with both internal and external financial reporting, including filing of SEC documents;

· A firm understanding of accounting principles;

· Experience effectively managing and developing staff-level accountants;

· Proficiency handling multiple, simultaneous projects;

· An intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft software products, particularly Excel and v-lookups, as well as a general ledger software package; and

· A working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management and other Hyperion software products.

Accounting / Office Manager – Sugar Land, Texas dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Custom Homebuilder searching for his right hand office / accounting manager.

Job Costing of multiple multi million dollar projects

Coordination with lenders for construction draws

Coordination with vendors for discounts

Responsible for all aspects of monthly close and reporting function

Works with CPA on year end tax planning

Interface with high net worth families

Position is for a 40 hour work week M-F 8-5.

Benefits include 2 weeks paid vacation plus holidays. Health Insurance is not provided.

Mergers and Acquisitions / Financial Analyst – Houston, Texas dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Mergers and Acquisitions / Financial Analyst

Our client is growing tremendously. There are several acquisitions in process at this moment. The CFO is looking for a right hand person to assist him with the M&A process.

Provide the CFO with financial analysis and guidance for Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning and Treasury.

Proficiency in Excel and Power Point Knowledge of the Merger and Acquisition process & terminology
Ability to use financial models, financial formulas and valuation methods
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Ability to think strategically & recognize growth opportunities
Marketing or Business Development experience
Ability to handle highly confidential projects
Risk Management
Knowledge of Accounting

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or related business
2- 5 years of financial analysis experience
Experience in Mergers & Acquisitions Experience in Marketing, Strategic Planning, or Business Development

Expatriate Tax Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com – Houston

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist with the development and implementation of expatriate taxation policy worldwide. Liaise with field offices to review, participate and advise on employee tax policies, processes and issues as related to the Expatriate population. Manage field employee tax policy questions on a case by case basis. Recommend changes to ensure the organization’s employee taxation policies as applied in the Divisions are in alignment with the global mobility strategy. Raise questions of risk with Corporate tax and immigration (work visa) requirements. Review vendor contracts and invoices.

DUTIES:
Support Global Mobility in maintaining strong relationships with key mobility stakeholders.
Assist with the development and implementation of an expatriate tax strategy worldwide
Review operational compliance as related to employee taxation and immigration
Collaborate with Divisions and other functional departments globally to ensure consistent processes and approach to expatriate tax methodology
Liaise with expatriate payroll tax and accounting to assist with and resolve data delivery questions
Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a set of metrics for this function
Manage day to day vendor interactions as necessary, review vendor contract and provide budget information for fees. Ensure service delivery in accordance with agreed upon SLAs.
Manage escalated questions and issues raised by assignees, HR or hiring managers related to expatriate taxation

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: BS/BA/BBA or equivalent University degree in accounting, business or finance. Certified Public Accountant status or equivalency preferred

EXPERIENCE: 7+ years experience in expatriate taxation and/or relevant experience in international assignment administration with a multinational organization with exposure to diverse taxing regimes. Industry knowledge preferred.

SKILLS:
• Technical knowledge of international expatriate tax principles
• Management of international assignments on a global basis
• Pays close attention to detail, comfortable working with figures
• Sound practical knowledge and experience in delivery of assignment services to an expatriate population (including client service, policy, process and technology).
• Able to manage tight deadlines
• IT skills (MS-Office package)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Good communication skills
• Strong collaborative team player who aligns with business and team goals and objectives
• Customer focus
• Solution driven
• Able to set priorities and work under pressure

SUPERVISION: New position with no current direct reports.

BUDGETS: Assist with providing budget information to global mobility director

INGENUITY: Must understand the diversity of the expatriate population and have a general knowledge of their tax implications based on the countries to which they are assigned. Also must have the ability to comprehend the complexities of the tax implications for moving an assignee from one position or geographical location to another (or both).

Internal Audit Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com – Houston

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

JIB Supervisor – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on November 24, 2010November 24, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Job Description

Our client, a growing Oil & Gas company, is looking for a JIB Supervisor. They are looking for someone who is motivated, driven and excited about taking the JIB team to the next level. The position requires a Bachelors Degree and involvement in COPAS is a huge plus!!!!!