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

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

Responsibilities:

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

 

Experienced Required:

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

Travel – less than 10%

 

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SEC Reporting Manager – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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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.

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

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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

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

Expatriate Tax Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com – Houston

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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).

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

Internal Audit Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com – Houston

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Responsibilities

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

Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.

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

Desired Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

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

Prior industry experience is a plus.

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

  

JIB Supervisor – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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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!!!!!

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise numerous positions within the Joint Interest Accounting department;
  • Be responsible for final review and approval on documents, projects and processes that generate within the department.
  • This position will execute the posting of vouchers and general ledger processes to ultimately achieve the completion of the JIB monthly close.
  • Duties include training and guidance for all departmental employees. This person will perform review and analysis of departmental processes and projects.

Requirements:

  • Position requires Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.
  • CPA or active COPAS involvement is a plus.
  • 5-12 years of diverse oil and gas accounting experience with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required.
  • Candidate must have a working knowledge of Joint Operating Agreements and the COPAS accounting procedures, guidelines, and interpretations. This person must have a well rounded knowledge of material transfers, AFE’s, capital and expense items, and joint interest processing.

 

 

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 Internal Auditor – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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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

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    • 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

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    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

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    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

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

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    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

    Spanish Speaking AP Manager – Houston, Texas

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    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.
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    • Minimum 2 years of management experience required.
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    • Proven experience with accounts payable processing for remote locations. 
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    • Spanish is a must
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    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

    Assistant Controller – 80 to 140K – Katy, Texas

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    • 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

    Cost Analyst – Houston, Texas

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    Position Summary:

    Responsible for monthly reporting, budgeting&planning, business modeling, product costing, variance analysis, inventory reporting and Sales tax filing.

    Responsibilities:

    • Prepare monthly report packages, includes scorecards, cost center report, overtime report, warranty reports, etc.
    • Prepare various margin reports upon requests.
    • Participate in annual budget process, and various forecast processes.
    • Provide support to ad hoc management requests.
    • Maintain and monitor material costs, and provide guidance to operation inquires.
    • Analyze OCOS variance accounts each month and prepare reports.
    • Prepare cost estimates for new products and product changes.
    • Prepare inventory reports and E&O analysis
    • Assist in calculation of cost savings for budget and measure actual savings.
    • Monthly reconcile perpetual vs. G/L inventory balances.
    • File and track Sales&Use Tax for multi-states.

    Qualifications:

    • 2 – 5 years professional experience in cost accounting preferably in a process manufacturing environment.
    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
    • Experience with ERP software (SAP)
    • Must be well organized, detail oriented and good with numbers.
    • Good interpersonal skills and self starter.
    • Strong verbal and writing skills.
    • Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).

    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

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    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!

    Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire

    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

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    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

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    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

    Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire

    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

    Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire

    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