Spanish Speaking Internal Auditor – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

SUMMARY

  • Prepare, Conduct, Discuss and Document Internal Audits in group companies of the North and Latin America regions.
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  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and make value recommendations to improve the overall control environment.
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  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost-effective control, cost savings, and revenue enhancement.
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  • Perform special projects
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    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review key financial information and determine if it is adequately stated in the Management Accounts/Financial Statements and supported.
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  • Check compliance with internal guidelines from Group and regional levels
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  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and make value recommendations to improve the overall control environment
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  • Follow up on implementation of agreed action plans
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  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost-effective control, cost savings, and revenue enhancement.
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  • Adequately document and support all audit findings
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  • Prepare audit reports that effectively communicate audit findings, potential risk, and recommendations
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  • Communicate effectively with all levels in an international organization
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  • Perform special audits at the direction of the V.P. of Corporate Internal Audits as well as participation in special projects
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    REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field ideally with professional certification (e.g. CPA or CIA)
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  • Minimum of 3 years auditing experience with public accounting firm (e.g. Big 4) or in industry
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  • Knowledge of international accounting standards
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  • Excellent knowledge of internal controls and operational procedures and processes
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  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from foreign countries
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  • Strong English and Spanish language skills
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  • Knowledge of application systems such as Microsoft Office
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  • Willingness to travel frequently to countries in the North and Latin American regions
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  • Knowledge of distribution industry would be an advantage
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    INTERNAL CONTACTS

  • Corporate Headquarter in Germany (esp. Corporate Internal Audit Department)
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  • Local country and Finance management in the regions
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  • Regional CEO and CFO Latin America
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    EXTERNAL CONTACTS

  • External auditors and advisors (lawyers, consultants)
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    ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK

  • Reports to Vice President Corporate Internal Auditor (based in Germany)
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  • Direct reports: none
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    SALARY RANGE: $55k to 65k

     

    Senior Financial Analyst – West Houston – 70 to 75K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

    • Review monthly actuals for all departments, make sure all costs have been booked correctly, book correcting entries if necessary. • Calculate and book month end allocation of costs and over/under-recoveries to each business unit. Prepare summary report. • Allocation of overhead departments – set up the allocation; clearing of the allocation; ensure allocation is done correctly; set up a report to be reviewed by management; explanation on the fluctuation. • Prepare monthly reports for Department Managers, review the actuals with them, answer any questions they might have, help them update forecasts. • Be responsible for the budget preparation for this BU. • Balance Sheet reconciliations. • Act as Project Manager for all projects in this BU except IT. The projects are mainly for secondments and for miscellaneous intercompany recharges. The PM role includes: • Coordinate with HR to maintain list of all expats with their billing terms and conditions, provide billing information to AR. • Coordinate with Payroll GL Accountant to make sure all allowances are reclassed to correct project/task. • Make sure all costs are invoiced correctly and timely (the invoices will of course be prepared by AR). • Review the monthly actuals to make sure revenue and costs have been recognized correctly. • Assist regional reporting manager and controller with the consolidation of monthly forecasts and budgets, review data provided by BU Controllers, etc. • Work with AP / AR to correct transaction errors. Education & Experience Qualification: • Bachelor of accounting with 5+ years of general ledger accounting, financial analysis, and budget / forecast experience. • Hard worker. Able to work under pressure and deliver high quality product. • Able to work in a fast-paced environment. • Great interpersonal and communication skills.

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Controller – Houston, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

    PREREQUISITES                

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
    • 3-5 years public accounting experience
    • 5-10 years Energy service industry experience
    • CPA strongly preferred
    • Working knowledge of the applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements at the federal, state, and local levels
    • Proven experience with management and supervisory roles

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES          

    This position reports directly to the CFO.

    • Refine the controls to ensure efficiency, honesty, and accuracy within the control environment.  Lead all day-to-day accounting operations and supervise 4-10 employees.
    • Improve the close process to produce accurate financial results for the preceding month by the seventh business day following month-end.
    • Exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service.
    • Maintain and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and the related control environment and procedures.

     

    The Controller will initially focus on and be responsible for the execution and management of the following functions:

    • Accounts Payable
    • General Ledger and Accounting
    • Reporting – internal and external (examples: insurance brokers, accounting firm)
    • U.S.-based tax liabilities, contingencies, returns, and information filings (does not include the annual, federal corporate tax return)

    The remaining core functions (Payroll and Project Administration/AR) currently have solid management and oversight in place; however, the Controller will work closely with both those individuals and staff to ensure the entire department runs smoothly.

    SKILLS & ABILITIES         

    The Company is growing and vibrant.  The candidate should thrive in such an environment while possessing and demonstrating the following skills and abilities:

    • Leadership
    • Self-motivated and goal-orientated
    • Professional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
    • Proven capabilities in problem identification and resolution
    • Detailed in the execution of work
    • Ability to motivate individuals and groups to produce quality work products under compressed timelines while managing several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
    • Willing to work a flexible schedule and extra hours as necessitated by internal and/or external deadlines.

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Financial / Business Analyst – Houston, Texas – 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.
      • Reviews proposals for major capital expenditures and contracts to insure conformity with corporate plans.  Advises on their economic justification.
      • Provides input for the arrangement and administration of lines of credit.  Assists in maintaining necessary relationships with banks & other financial institutions.  Responsible for the proper signature and endorsement of corporate checks, notes and other authorized financial documents.
      • Assists the CFO in the evaluation of potential acquisitions and other business relationships being considered by the corporation.
      • Directs the development and maintenance of the department expenses and budgets.
      • Undertakes special studies requested by the CFO and other officers and performs other duties as assigned or required.
     
     
     
     
     
     

    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 | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Accountant I – Houston, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

    Qualified candidates should have most of the following:

    • 5 Year accounting Program from accredited university (online degrees not preferred), this gives a BBA – Accounting and MS – Accounting
    • In lieu of degree above 2-5 years experience in Accounting profession with strong undergrad degree from accredited university
    • 1-3 years of Big 4 experience a plus
    • CPA Candidate or CPA

    BASIC FUNCTION: Provide general accounting support for assigned companies and field accounting operations.

    DUTIES:

    Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts for assigned companies.

    Prepare and review monthly journal vouchers for posting to General Ledger.

    Review inter-company balances and correct out-of-balance situations.

    Clear edits during month end close on a timely basis.

    Prepare schedules for the financial reporting group as assigned.

    Perform Balance Sheet and Income Statement review for assigned cost centers and companies.

    Complete special projects as assigned on a timely basis.

    Serve as liaison between field office personnel and Houston Corporate departments.

    Adhere to the month end close checklist to ensure all month end procedures are fully completed under the strict time schedule and to document such review on the checklist.

    Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.

    Maintain sufficient supporting documentation for all journal vouchers, income statement budget variance reports, MD&A and any other documents to support decision making.

    Maintain continuous compliance with the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley

    Obtain an understanding of company structures and organizational relationship of companies within regions and assigned companies.

    Prepare bank reconciliation of Houston controlled accounts.

    Prepare audit schedules as directed. III

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Non Profit Controller – 4 day work week – Houston, Texas

    Summary:

    The selected individual will be involved and oversee the month-end closing for P&L and Balance Sheet, project analysis, governmental fund accounting, coordination with external auditors, preparation of cost statements, grant billings, accounts payable, payroll, cost control, annual budgeting, P&L projections, and preparation of various reports for executive management and program managers as required.

     ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Responsible for strategic accounting control and management reporting, annual financial audit and compliance with granting agency requirements and governmental regulations
    • Preparation and submission of monthly financial statements, management reports, business forecasting and annual budgeting.
    • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements and monitor and analyze monthly financial and operating results against budgets.
    • Keep senior management and personnel informed of financial conditions, activities and trends
    • Provide leadership toward additional value-added activities, in which the accounting function can provide support of operational and departmental excellence while fostering teamwork amongst staff.
    • Research and resolve accounting and business issues, managing the implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
    • Establish and implement both short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
    • Direct and coordinate programmatic and financial planning and budget management reporting including preparation of financial outlooks and forecasts
    • Analyze processes and systems to understand control weaknesses, and assist CFO in developing recommendations for strengthening controls, developing policies and procedures to support recommended improvements
    • Maintains reconciliation of income statement and balance sheet accounts.
    • Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses and IRS Form 990.
    • Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
    • Manage any special projects as directed by the CFO and/or determined on own initiative.
    • Maintains accounting closing timelines and monitors month-end closing activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting requirements.
    • Oversee daily operations of the accounting and finance department
    • Assists in producing periodic financial reports to various government entities, funding sources, board of directors and department heads as required.
    • Prepares PBC schedules and other supporting information necessary to facilitate the annual independent audit process as directed by the CFO.
    • Assists the Chief Financial Officer with assigned projects which support various aspects of agency and programmatic budget development, revisions, and analysis.
    • Works directly with the CFO and CDO on Capital Campaign forecasting, reconciling and reporting.

    OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:

    • Comprehensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles
    • Strong knowledge of computerized financial and accounting systems, and applications.
    • Ability to pay attention to detail, analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
    • Strong knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets and service profitability analysis.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to motivate teams to positive and successful production of quality materials within timelines
    • Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Houston September Openings – dcd@fittsroberts.com

    Real Estate Accountant – Must have Big 4 Background

    Senior Accountant – CPA Firm – Accounting Services

    Corporate Oil & Gas Accountant (2) – 1 to 4 years of experience

    Oil & Gas AP Clerk (NW Houston)

    Internal Audit (North and Greenway) – 35% travel

    Internal Audit (University setting)

    Senior Auditor Public Accounting

    Law Firm Controller

    Financial Services Controller

    Assistant Controller (2.5 Billion dollar organization)

    Senior SEC Accountant (CPA)

    IT Auditor

    Cost Accountant (2 to 3 years max experience North Houston)

    Great Plains Cost Accountant (50 to 70K) Galleria

    AP Supervisor – Southeast Houston

    Controller (very decentralized organization)

    Bookkeeper – Public Accounting

    Quality Assurance – Electronics Manufacturing

    Electrical Chief Engineer –

    MLP Tax Accountant

    Sales Manager – Must Electrical Engineering Background

    Payroll / Benefits Manager (Union Experience)

    HR Manager (Generalist with Union Experience)

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Spanish Speaking AP Manager – Houston, Texas

    Manage the day to day activities of the accounts payable team, up to 5 direct reports.

    • Responsible for vendor and internal inquiries.
    • Perform Payment Runs for multiple entities.
    • Perform in compliance with internal control and SOX requirements.
    • Responsibility over reconciliation of sub ledgers to GL.
    • Perform Cash forecasting
    • Special projects as assigned
    • Associates or Bachelors degree in finance or accounting preferred.
    • Minimum 4 years accounts payable experience in a multinational company required.
    • Minimum 2 years of management experience required.
    • Proven experience with accounts payable processing for remote locations. 
    • Spanish is a must

    Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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   | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com /| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    August – Houston Accounting Openings – dcd@fittsroberts.com

    1. Temp to Hire Revenue Accountant ($30/hour)
    2. Revenue Staff Accountant (North)
    3. Revenue Senior Accountant(North)
    4. Revenue Staff Accountant (Downtown)
    5. IT Auditor (Downtown)
    6. Portuguese / Spanish GL Accountant
    7. GL / Intercompany Accountant (West Houston) – Big 4 Background
    8. assistant Controller (West Houston) – Combination Big 4 And Industry
    9. AP Supervisor (West Houston) – 4 year degree
    10. Small Company Controller (West Houston) – Letter of Credit Required
    11. Entry Level Cash / Banking Accountant
    12. Treasury Manager (North Houston)
    13. Internal Auditor (30 to 40% Travel)
    14. AP Accountant (249/ Beltway)
    15. Cost Accountant (1 to 3 years North Houston)
    16. GL Accountant (Southeast Houston)
    17. JIB Accountant (Downtown)
    18. Sales & Use Tax Accountant (North Houston)
    19. International Tax Planning Director (Downtown)
    20. Tax Manager (Short Track to Partnership)
    21. Audit Senior, Supervisors & Managers needed for local CPA Firm
    22. Senior Tax Accountant CPA Firm Consolidated Corporate Returns (Downtown)
    23. Controller with Financial Services Background

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Revenue Accountant – dcd@fittsroberts.com

    Position Summary:

    • Accounting for onshore oil and gas revenues for various Midcontinent and Rocky Mountain states.
    • Reconciling various G/L accounts including sales, royalties payable, cash receipts, accounts receivable, tax liability and tax expense accounts.
    • Analyzing monthly trends and variances.

     

    Qualifications

    • Accounting degree preferred.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
    • Experience with oil and gas accounting systems.  Citation currently uses a recent version of Excalibur (EDGE).
    • Knowledge of oil and gas accounting practices is a plus.
    • Ability to work well in an interactive office environment.
    • Strong proactive analytical skills.
    • Professional work ethic and cooperative attitude.

     

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Cash Manager, Houston, 80 to 90K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    Responsible for the direction and management of the organization’s treasury activities. This position will be responsible for cash operations; short-term investments, and will have responsibility for developing and implementing various treasury processes and controls.  The Treasury Manager will report to the Director of Finance.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    ? Allocates cash balances, maintains investment records and prepares incoming and outgoing forecasts.
    ? Monitor cash position daily and work with A/P department to manage weekly payments to suppliers.
    ? Procurement, custody, and investment of funds and other assets.
    ? Manage weekly cash forecasting, investments, and flow of funds to maximize interest and minimize currency conversion costs.
    ? Work closely with Finance department to create and monitor annual, quarterly, and monthly cash flow forecasts as part of financial planning cycle.
    ? Ensure corporate banking structure is best suited to meet the Company’s operating and tax needs.
    ? Manage and enhance existing banking relationships, develop new relationships/resources as needed.
    ? Working closely with A/R and Business Development to manage risk in relation to credit evaluations of customers.
    ? Research and recommend new Treasury products and services.
    ? Administer and support roll-out of all banking and Treasury operations.
    ? Support the administration of Letters of Credit / Bonds.
    ? Monitor and ensure compliance with financial covenants.
    ? Develop appropriate efficiency measures and metrics to be reported to senior management on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
    ? Establish and ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures.
    ? Administer Surety relationships and bonding processes.
    ? Manage bonding needs and all reporting requirements.
    ? Foreign Exchange
    ? Prepare detailed management reports on a monthly/quarterly basis for Senior Corporate, Finance and Accounting teams on all related Treasury activities.
    REQUIREMENTS

    ? BS/BA in Financial discipline, CTP strongly preferred, MBA/CPA a plus.
    ? 4+ years of direct treasury experience including supervisory role within a global reach company. Experience should include: US cash positioning; inter-company transactions; foreign exchange trading; guiding business units in treasury issues
    ? Strong analytical and organizational skills, with demonstrated business impact in previous position(s), including a broad financial understanding of financial markets, financial statements, accounting, and forecasting
    ? Independent problem solving skills to interpret and question data inputs, understand how to use results to support alternative recommendations and drive projects to positively impact the business
    ? Excellent written and verbal communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to summarize ideas and data clearly and concisely in a persuasive and appropriate manner to both finance and non-finance individuals
    ? Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), various banking systems, treasury workstations (including implementation), and SAP

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Assistant Controller – 80 to 140K – Katy, Texas

    • Supervises General Accounting operations and teams which include General Ledger, Cash Accounting, Sales Audit, Fixed Assets, Projects, Inventory, and Accounts Payable
    • Supervises preparation and publication of historical financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to Corporate Controller (monthly, quarterly, annually, and any special reports requested).
    • Ensures proper procedures are identified, implemented and executed to record transactions; reconcile accounts; and reconcile sub-ledgers and interfaces.
    • Assists in identification and implementation of accounting software packages and systems integration, as necessary.
    • Coordinates close of books monthly and annually as well as year-end audit preparation with timely and accurate completion.
    • Coordinates development of staff for personal and technical skills, including establishing, monitoring and driving to completion goals and career paths.
    • Exhibits expertise in regulatory and compliance areas pertaining to US GAAP, Risk assessment and mitigation through proper Internal Controls, and Financial Reporting.
    • 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.

     


    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in Accounting and CPA required.
    • Minimum 8 years relevant business related work experience required.
    • Prefer a candidate with public accounting and industry experience

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Senior JIB Accountant – 5 years Experience needed – Houston, Texas

    Essential Job Responsibilities:
    Monitors and maintains account receivables for company. Resolves disputes regarding company’s account receivables. Establishes and maintains operated and non-operated authority for expenditures (AFE’s). Assigns codes for designated expense reports for input into the accounting system. Maintains inventory and processes transfer of oil and gas equipment (material transfers) from property to property. Generates joint interest billing (JIB) invoices for the company. Establishes well allocations for all operated properties. Analyzes lease operating variances for the company. Calculates salt water disposal (SWD) and platform fees for the company’s operated properties. Reconciles joint interest billing (JIB) and general ledger accounts. Reviews and reports to management monthly variances and reasons for variance on lease operating cost. Assigns correct general ledger property account codes to non-operated properties.

    Qualifications:
    Five (5) years minimum experience in oil and gas joint interest operations and revenue accounting. Preference will be given to candidates with Hilcorp experience. Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management including spreadsheet proficiency. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. Outstanding administrative and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner. Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
    Preferred: Working knowledge of oil and gas accounting systems and report writing software (Monarch Print Utility) Enertia.

    Education Requirements:
    Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college or equivalent work experience. Preferred – Accounting degree.

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    July 2010 Newsletter for Houston Accounting Professionals!

    Industry News and Updates

    I know everyone is anxious to hear what is going on with the Houston job market! The first quarter of the year really started off with a bang. Unfortunately, we noticed a dramatic slowdown the latter part of May and June. HOWEVER, it is starting to pick up significantly again. I am sure the BP incident made everyone a little nervous, but it seems like that is changing. There have been some great headlines in the news this week: JP Morgan, Citibank and Bank of America have all seen profits in the second quarter of 2010. The unemployment claims are also down. CFS nationally is seeing growing demand in permanent and temporary needs. All of these indicators are very positive. At this point I am cautiously optimistic (a little worried about the drilling moratorium). I can share with you that 2010 has been and will continue to be a much better year than 2009! We can only go up from here.

    If you ever wonder what I am recruiting for you can always follow my blog at: www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com.

    I post every new job we get on my personal Twitter account as well: www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU|

    Please feel free to share this information with friends and colleagues! I accept all LinkedIn invitations: www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Local Statistics:

    • National / Houston Unemployment Rate: 9.3% / 8.3% 
    • Price of Oil:  Between $70 and $75 (Estimated to hit $85)
    • Oil Rig Count: 1531 (last year 896)
    • Industries hiring: CPA Firms, Non Profit, Healthcare, Business Services, Upstream Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing
    • Positions in demand: Senior GL Accountants, Tax Seniors, Tax Manager (Public & Industry), Upstream Accounting Positions, Financial Analysts and Entry Level Accountants (are starting to come back)!!!
    • Industries not hiring or flat: Construction, Homebuilding (Starting to see some improvement)
    Local Searches
    Senior Intercompany / GL Accountant
    Southeast, 60K to 70KSales & Use Tax Senior
    Downtown, 65 to 85K plus bonus

    Senior Auditor. Supervisor, Manager, Senior Manager (Public Accounting) 
    Central Houston, Work Life Balance, Paid Overtime

    Senior GL Accountant 
    Northwest Houston, 55 to 60K, Manufacturing

    Financial Analyst
    Northwest Houston, 55 to

    SEC Accountant
    Northwest Houston, 58 to 68K,

    Accounting Manager
    Northwest Houston, Hours 9 to 3pm daily, 70 to 80K, MUST HAVE LETTER OF CREDIT experience

    FAS 133 Accountant, CPA
    West Houston, 75 to 85K 

    SEC Accountant
    Galleria, 75 to 85K, MUST have Big 4 Background

    Accounting Manager
    Galleria, 70 to 85K

    Non Profit Staff Accountant (2 Openings)
    40 to 45K  

    Federal & International Tax Manager – Public Accounting
    Galleria & Downtown, 80 to 135K  

    Senior Property Accountant
    Downtown, 65 to 80K (CAM experience) 

    Treasury Manager
    North Houston, 80 to 95K (Heavy Cash Management & Forecasting)

    International Tax Planning Director
    Downtown, 110 to 145K plus up to 50% Bonus (CPA or JD a Must)

    Fixed Asset Accounting Manager
    Galleria, 70 to 90K

    National Searches
    Estate & Gift Tax Manager
    San Antonio, Texas (to 150K)FP&A Director – Retail experience
    Pittsburg (to 185K)

    Construction CFO
    Nashville, TN (to 200K)

    Senior Manager of Tax Compliance
    Boston, MA (to 130K) Telecommunications

    CFO 
    Madison, WI  (to 130K) Non Profit / Insurance

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Tax Accountant – Public Accounting – 40 hour work week – Houston

    We seek an energetic and industrious professional to join our tax department. The person in this position will prepare annual returns for exempt organizations, some of which may require bookkeeping. Most  importantly, the  candidate must have accounting experience.  An ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant with two or more years of public accounting work in tax or audit. Written and oral communication skills are important because the work requires continual interaction within our close-knit team, with client personnel, and with members of our audit department. The position requires tax research capabilities,  effective time management, and ability to learn new computer programs with ease.  A flexible time schedule is possible; remote access to the tax server is available electronically.

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    HOUSTON – Accounting Positions – 40 to 145K – June 2010

    Current Openings:

    • Public Accounting: Staff Audit, Senior Audit, Audit Manager and Senior manager
    • Public Accounting: Tax Senior and Manager (Corporate Taxes ONLY)
    • assistant Corporate Controller – 90 to 115K – Galleria
    • Accounting Manager – 85K – Galleria
    • Fixed Asset Senior – 65 to 80K – Galleria
    • Fixed Asset Manager – 85K plus – Galleria
    • Senior accountant Galleria
    • SEC Accountant – 62 to 85K – Galleria and Northwest Houston
    • Financial Analyst – 85K – Northwest Houston
    • International Tax Planning Director – 120 to 145K – Downtown
    • AP Manager – 65K – Southeast Houston
    • Accounting Manager – Downtown – 75K
    • Audit Manager – West Houston
    • JIB Accountant – 85K – Downtown
    • Sales & Use Tax Accountant – 85K – Downtown
    • Revenue Accountant – 65 to 85K – Downtown
    • Controller – 110 to 130K –  Southeast Houston
    • assistant Controller – 90 to 115K – Southeast Houston
    • Accountant – Senior – 6o to 90K – Southeast Houston

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Senior Accountant, Houston, Texas

    Job Description 

    • Assist in preparation of tie-out of Investor Presentation, Earnings Release, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K and Proxy Statement
    • Assist in compilation of the quarterly Executive Management Information Book
    • Preparer of certain consolidating schedules and supporting internal operational reports
    • Reviewer of certain monthly bank financing compliance reports
    • Assist in upload and balancing of Oracle Consolidation Module
    • Preparer of certain governmental statistical filings and forms

     

    Requirements:

    • 2 to 3 years of public accounting, 3 to 4 years of industry, or a mix of both
    • Experience strongly recommended to include:
      • Preparation of consolidating schedules and basic financial statements
      • Preparation of financial analysis or ratio analysis on various subject matters
      • Intermediate level of understanding of procedures to tie-out and file an Investor Presentation, Earnings Release, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K and Proxy Statement
      • Government ReportingEligible and desires to be a Certified Public Accountant
    • Computer Skills
      • Strong command of Microsoft Excel
      • Oracle Consolidation Module (preferred)
    • Personal Attributes
      • Self-starter
      • High integrity individual
      • Strong Communication and Coordination abilities
      • Ability to work with remote parties
      • Diligent and task oriented
      • Knows when to ask questions

    Assistant Controller, Houston, Texas 90 to 115K

    Our client, a privately held services company, is growing and adding a leadership role to their Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will supervise up to 5 direct reports and 15 indirect reports.  

    Responsibilities:  

    ·          Supervise, manage and evaluate Accounting department personnel  

    ·          Manage all aspects of monthly closing and reporting process  

    ·          Manager quarterly review, yearend review and audit process  

    ·          Responsible for documentation and execution of internal controls  

    ·          Manage day to day/transaction processing of Accounting department  

    ·          Analyze processes and design/implement enhancements to create a more organized and efficient department  

    Requirements:  

    ·          Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance   

    ·          CPA and/or Public Accounting a plus   

    ·          Proficiency with MS Office applications   

    ·          Ability to develop and maintain effective departmental and employee relations   

    ·          Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills   

    Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com  

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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   | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire  

    Accounting Positions Open June 2010: Tax, Audit, Finance, Accounting

    Here is what we are working on:

    Houston:

    • International Tax Planning Director
    • Financial Planning & analysis Manager
    • Senior Accountant 65K
    • Senior Accountant 75K
    • Sales & Use Tax Specialist 80K
    • JIB Accountant
    • Revenue Accountant
    • Entry Level Oil & Gas Accountant
    • International Tax Senior Manager – Public Accounting
    • State Tax Senior Manager – Public Accounting
    • Internal Audit – 60% Domestic Travel – 2 Openings
    • Senior Auditor – 20% Domestic Travel – 2 Openings
    • Accounting manager (small company) 60 to 65K – Downtown
    • Tax Specialist – 90K – Federal, State or International
    • Assistant Controller – Service Company – 100K
    • Bilingual Spanish Auditor – 80K – 50% travel
    • Gift & Estate Ta x Senior, Manager or Senior Manager
    • Audit Manager or Senior Manager – Local CPA Firm – Partner Track
    • Senior Auditor (Public Accounting) – Non Profits!

    National:

    • CFO – Construction – 150 to 200K plus bonus – Tennessee
    • Gift & Estate Tax Senior Manager (Partner Track) – San Antonio
    • International Tax Manager – Orlando, Florida

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    International Tax Planning Director, Houston, Texas

     

    Essential Functions

    • Responsible for international tax planning relating to tax matters associated with companies projects.
    • Responsible for special tax projects and other tax research and planning as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, greenfield development projects, establishment of new representative offices in foreign jurisdictions, identification of new, country-specific tax initiatives, and other strategic analysis and planning as required.
    • Responsible for the review and filing of tax returns for the holding and service companies.
    • Responsible for the analysis of current and proposed laws as they could potentially impact new and current businesses.
    • Responsible for the successful defense of positions and strategies from tax auditors in the jurisdictions in which Company affiliates operate.
    • Responsible for proactively generating new ideas and supporting due diligence and business development teams; working as member of multi-disciplinary teams on project development and implementation.
    • Responsible for assisting tax team with FAS 109 reporting, transfer pricing, or other departmental projects and initiatives, as needed.
    • Responsible for engaging and directing local country tax advisers as needed.
    Essential Job Requirements

    • A minimum of 8-12 years of international tax experience in major aspects of U.S. international and foreign country corporate tax planning (preferably related to large capital investment projects), including legal entity and contract structuring.  CPA required.
    • Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize workload.
    • Strong analytical and technical tax skills and ability to understand tax law.
    • Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
    • International travel, as required.
    Preferred Skills and Education

    • JD or MBA
    • Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Mandarin Chinese a plus.

     

    Special Job Characteristics

    • Ability to work overtime as required.
    • Ability to understand general accounting systems and to analyze specific entries and related financial reports and their correlation to income tax reporting requirements.
    • Ability to identify problems, recommend alternative solutions, and offer tax planning ideas.
    • Ability to design and organize work papers for the accumulation, presentation and review of tax return information, and the preparation of tax returns.
    • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with tax and accounting personnel.
    • Ability to work as a member of the tax team and demonstrate flexibility to support the team, as needed.

     

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire