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Internal Auditor – NW Houston – less than 25% travel – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of a full audit examination with limited managerial guidance. Essential elements of an Audit will include audit planning, walkthroughs, audit program development, risk and control identification, status reporting, decision-making, and time/budget management
• Plan, organize, and perform various audits.
• Develop accurate, meaningful and complete audit work papers and draft reports that adequately support audit findings and document work performed.
• Develop issue based reports based on audit points, summarize findings and recommendations.
• Prepare draft audit report to departmental and client management for review and discussion.
• Suggest recommendations on ways to improve audit work processes.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, will consider other degrees based on level of Senior Auditor experience.
• CPA, CFA or CIA (or progress towards completion) preferred

Experience:
• Minimum of two years of relevant and progressive Internal Audit
• Working knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, internal auditing standards, and GAAP
• Experience in leading projects and proven ability to drive results

Accounting / Financial Analyst – NW Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Produce and distribute departmental financial statements to Departments and Senior Management.
• Review financial statements, research variances, and initiate correcting journal entries.
• Perform monthly accruals and expense allocations.
• Perform detail analysis and periodic audits of expense reports.
• Respond to inquiries from Branch management arising from monthly financial statement review.
• Reconcile gross profit reports to general ledger.
• Prepares financial and statistical reports as required. Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as directed.
• Attend monthly financial meetings.
• Assist with annual audit.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required, plus 3-5 years relevant experience. CPA and public accounting preferred.

Senior Accountant – The Woodlands – email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Senior Accountant in Financial Reporting

External Reporting (SEC):
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end external financial reports, including business section, risk factors, footnotes and MD&A for quarterly earnings releases, 10-Qs and 10-Ks.
• Participate in SOX 404 efforts, including documentation of processes, testing process controls, and making recommendations for improvements.
• Help improve formal processes to ensure that appropriate support is maintained for all disclosures in the Company’s SEC filings.
• Assist with compliance and implementation of all new standards and guidance promulgated by the SEC, FASB, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with external auditors as well as the internal audit department.
• Assist corporate finance in various capacities, including but not limited to, internal reporting duties.

Technical Accounting:
• Help document accounting policies and assist in technical accounting research.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting standards.

Transaction Support:
• Assist with financial due diligence related to business combinations and purchase accounting.
• Help prepare pro forma financial statements as needed.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to independently identify and resolve problems or take advantage of opportunities.
• Strong computer skills, including a demonstrated ability to use accounting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications:
• Bachelors/Masters Degree in Accounting.
• CPA required.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience including at least 1-2 years of public accounting (Big 4 Firm).
• SOX 404 experience preferred.
• Experience with GAAP accounting research and application.
• Excellent writing skills; proficient in technical accounting writing ability

Manufacturing / Division Controller – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Our client, a midsize multi-national manufacturing company, is looking for a Division Controller to join their team. This roll is a team player and leader within the accounting department as well as in the company. We are looking for an out of the box thinker, who loves process improvements and analytics. Excellent work life balance, with no more then 40-45 hours a week.

Essential Functions:
Supervise accounting team members
Supervise monthly close
Preparation of annual budget
Implement a process to record transactions by department
Review and record journal entries required to reflect the monthly activity
Preparation of work papers supporting the monthly close process and month end balances
Preparation of monthly reforecast incorporating historical results and future assumptions
Review of semi-monthly payroll
Supervision of all accounts payable process
Maintenance of fixed asset records
Accurate and timely production of all financial information

Education:
Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting.
Advanced Excel Skills
Strong manufacturing/cost knowledge within multi-location environment
Financial Consolidation experience a plus

Top 30 Interview Bloopers – Add to this List! By Dana Manciagli

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A quick and great list to review. Most of these should be self explanatory…but unfortunately they are not!

https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140804224858-38311-top-30-interview-bloopers-add-to-this-list?_mSplash=1

Good news, bad news. Bad news: The majority of job seekers are blowing it in their job interviews. So the bar is pretty low.
Now the good news: You can stand out in interviews by being prepared. Well-rehearsed, smart about your answers and balanced between confidence and humility.
So instead of lecturing you more about the “crap” that happens in interviews (both with external company interviews or within your company), I’ll just point out the multiple bloopers.

See other LinkedIn blogs and my website blogs for the interview solutions.

In my 30+ years hiring, interviewing and helping thousands of job seekers, the following 30, in no particular order, are the most popular mistakes.

1. Not listening to the question.
2. Babbling on and on and on and on
3. Not having interesting questions.
4. No passion, low energy.
5. Cocky, not self-aware or not humble.
6. Negative about your prior company, prior boss, or prior anything.
7. Not being prepared with good ‘ole strengths and weaknesses.
8. Forgot to go for the close, or ask to continue to the next step of the hiring process.
9. Slow with turnaround on a request from the interviewer (like sending information).
10. Smelling. Onions, cigarette smoke, perfume, cologne.
11. Chewing gum.
12. Phone on and vibrating or ringing
13. Dressed inappropriately, sloppy.
14. Nothing to write with (and I don’t mean on a PC or phone).
15. Having something to write with, but not writing anything down.
16. Spilling a cup of coffee or soda.
17. Leaving your dirty cup of coffee or soda on their desk upon departure.
18. Sticky or wimpy handshake.
19. No eye contact.
20. Slouching.
21. Interrupting.
22. Forgetting your resume, not having enough copies.
23. Not knowing the job description of the position you are interviewing for.
24. Not doing research on the web about the company, division, hiring manager, etc.
25. Scuffed shoes.
26. Listening to music or talking on your phone in the waiting room.
27. Asking about salary or benefits.
28. Left your manners at home.
29. Messy with your stuff: messy papers, coat, bags, purses all disheveled, no hand free to shake hands.
30. Being late!

More bad news: there are more than these 30! Help our LinkedIn blog readers and contribute more mistakes that you see as an interviewer.
(To accelerate your next career move or hire a dynamic speaker, visit DanaManciagli.com)

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Area Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-490-6003 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| My LinkedIn | My Blog |

Senior Auditor – 50% travel – NW location – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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90K plus 30% bonus plus 30% stock options

Job Description
The successful candidate will work on internal audit activities encompassing 200+ locations at a global dynamic company.
The position will be responsible for carrying out audit procedures, in accordance with professional standards, to evaluate control deficiencies and to recommend appropriate corrective actions.
The individual should be capable of identifying process improvement opportunities for management’s consideration, be able to perform at the highest level and with a risk based approach and willing to share best practices within the organization.
Other areas of involvement may include special management-directed projects, including fraud investigations, forensic audits and IT and Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives depending on experience, business need and career objectives. This position can be a springboard to other financial management roles in the company.
Relocation assistance could be considered for the right candidate.

Required
BS in Accounting, Business or Computer Science
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Ability to quickly obtain knowledge of Company policies and procedures is desirable
Collaborative team member with strong interpersonal skills to lead audit engagements
Willingness to constructively challenge practices and processes
Proficiency in time management, organization and planning skills
Ability to work alone or in a team setting
Must possess good work habits and strong work ethic
Ability to handle multiple projects at one time
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA)
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CMA, etc.), or progress toward certification
Ability to travel 50 to 60% primarily domestic with occasional international assignments

Oil & Gas Operations Accounting Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Responsibilities include all aspects of operations accounting: division support, UOP DD&A (capital updates, reserve additions and volume reconciliations), fixed asset depreciation, AFE accounting, financial statement analysis, actual to forecast and actual period to period variance analysis, joint interest billing division of interest maintenance and accounts receivable monitoring and collection, well payout reporting, preparing PBC’s for external auditors, lease impairment calculations, asset retirement obligations, recording various accruals, lease operating expense and capital accounting, accounting for property dispositions, acquisitions and exchanges, joint venture audit coordination, general ledger account reconciliations and special projects.

Requirements:
The candidate must have an Accounting degree with a minimum of twelve years of experience in operations accounting for an oil and gas company with several years of supervisory experience. The candidate should have good communication skills, both written and oral, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and a good understanding of COPAS guidelines and accounting for oil and gas properties. The individual must be able to read contracts and agreements and be able to interpret the impact for accounting. The candidate must have good analytical skills, interpersonal skills and must require minimum supervision. Some travel required.

Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures to facilitate and support timely and definable planning and decision making.

• Coordinate with the different business units the preparation of the forecast and long term projections
• Monitor performance indicators, highlight trends and analyze causal factors behind variances and trends.
• Work on a team to manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, menu pricing, new store rollouts as well as new projects
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
• Supervision of Financial Analyst(s)
Job Requirements
• Strong leadership skills required
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
Experience and Educational requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus
• 5-7 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis

Payroll Accountant (KRONOS) – DT – Houston – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Our client is growing! They pay 100% of medical insurance and offer $100 per month gym membership reimbursement. They also pay from parking downtown and match 6% on the 401K. This is a bonus eligible position (10 to 30%).

Job Duties:

Meet all payroll deadlines using KRONOS payroll software

Submission and payment of payroll related taxes and forms, workers comp and 401(k)

Reconciliation of all payroll liabilities including benefits

Month End Close / Financial Reports

  • Preparation and entry of all payroll related Journal Entries
  • Preparation of Intercompany invoices
  • Bank account tracking and balancing
  • GL account reconciliations including resolution of discrepancies
  • Monthly financial statement preparation and analysis
  • Preparation of schedules for the annual audit
    Other duties / special projects as assigned

Education / Training / Experience

5-10 years experience in all aspects of payroll preparation

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Required

Working knowledge of GAAP

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate to advanced skills with Excel
  • Experience with accounting software. KRONOS experience preferred
  • Great work ethic- lead by example character
    A team player- always looking for ways to contribute to the Accounting team
    Takes initiative on improving processes
  • Self-Starter- can work independently as well as a team player

HOT, HOT OPENINGS!

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– Senior Accountant, CPA – Sugar Land

– Tax Accountant – Greenway Plaza

– Financial Reporing Manager / Director – Northwest Houston

– LOE / GL Accountant – Galleria

– Senior Accountant – Katy

– Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Greenspoint

– SEC Supervisor – Galleria

– Staff Accountant – Galleria

– International Controller – Downtown

– Senior Auditors – Public Accounting

– Staff Auditor – Galleria

 

Email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Financial Reporting Manager (SEC) NW Houston EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Direct Reports: None on an ongoing basis. May have supplemental contract staff to assist during peak periods.

Financial Reporting Manager Responsibilities:

Coordinates the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings. This is a hands-on job. Will personally handle the filing process and lead a internal team will provide information for filing.

Develops position papers on new and existing accounting pronouncements regarding application to and impact on

company.
Works collaboratively with division and corporate finance staff to analyze and report on Company financial performance.

Works collaboratively with division finance staff, corporate finance staff and corporate departmental managers to prepare the consolidated annual budget.

Handles projects assigned by CFO.

Reviews selected technical accounting and reporting activities performed by staff in the corporate accounting organization.

Financial Reporting Manager Experience and Credentials

Must be a currently licensed CPA

Ten plus years of progressively increasing professional financial/accounting responsibilities

Five plus years’ experience in public accounting and/or SEC filing with a public company.

Strong technical accounting skills.

Strong team leadership skills.

Must be able to interface effectively with executive team including CEO.

Strong computer skills – Excel, MSAccess, Essbase, Hyperion

Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team environment.

6 Reasons YOU should APPLY for this Accounting Manager position in Stafford NOW!

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1-Who doesn’t want to work close to home?!?! Saving on gas $$ adds more money to your bank account!
2-TONS OF GROWTH POTENTIAL IN THIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY! This Accounting Manager role is open due to promotion…
3-Publicly traded oil field service (manufacturing) company that is growing by acquisition! (this leads back to reason #2) **Added PLUS.. get the SOX experience you desire and need for your resume**
4-NO oil and gas experience needed! Really?? Just some cost / manufacturing experience will get your foot into this company!
5- Have an MBA but no CPA.. that’s ok! Stop letting that advanced degree and your hard work go to waste!
6-Business casual fun work environment! Manufacturing atmosphere.. means you don’t have to wear a suit all day..
Here is what I want to see in your resume… (so let’s make sure it’s in there)…
Manufacturing experience – some sort of cost (average or standard)
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
Generating financials
2+ years of supervising staff

APPLY NOW! Email your resume as an MS Word attachment to dcd@fittsroberts.com Don’t wait another day!

GL Accounting Manager, CPA – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Oversees and performs monthly reconciliations; analyzes various G/L accounts and balances all intercompany transactions monthly
Processes all monthly journal entries and assists in preparation of monthly G/L expense accruals
Assists in preparation of annual budget and operating plan
Manages day-to-day functions of accountants; liaises with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R)
Supervises the general ledger group; ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met; trains staff as required
Handles personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
Works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitors and advises on progress to enhance professional development of staff
Supports audits and related processes; liaises with internal and external auditors; provides information as required
Oversees and handles SOX compliance for area of responsibility
Obtains and maintains thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure
Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
Works with Controller and Assistant Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit
Assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow of department

Minimum of 8 to 10 years’ relevant work experience; minimum 3-5 years’ supervisory experience
International business experience highly desirable, international finance knowledge required
Expertise in US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and similar regulations and requirements
Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial systems; financial systems implementation experience and knowledge a plus
In-depth knowledge of business, Company policies, rules, regulations, processes and procedures, including parent company policies, processes and procedures
Excellent analytical skills and abilities; multi-task person; project management skills
In-depth understanding of financial reporting and financial management concepts
Good understanding of reporting requirements for stand-alone audited reports – public reporting experience a plus
Bachelors Degree in Accounting
CPA preferred

Treasury Staff Accountant – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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The Treasury Staff Accountant will work closely with the Treasury senior accountant and report to the Controller. The Treasury Staff Accountant will perform day to day treasury functions such as:
• Initiate ACH/Wires for payments to clients, vendors, financial institutions, and consumer refunds
• Circulate daily cash reports
• Transfer funds between bank accounts
• Prepare Cash Receipts summary on a daily basis
• Entry of treasury related journal entries
• Perform interest calculation
• Processing petty cash related checks and entries
• Process vendor checks
• Maintain Wire Profile sheet

Key Position Requirements : The qualified Treasury Staff Accountant should possess treasury related experience and should have a hands-on knowledge of Treasury Optimizer and experience with interacting with bankers. Candidate should be a team player. Experience in similar role for 1-2 years.

Bilingual Senior Accountant – Sugar Land, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Responsibilities:
• US Federal (1120S), Texas Business and Texas Sales tax compliance.
• Domestic, international, and consolidated compliance as well as managerial based financial reporting and analysis
• Design, implementation, and management of various corporate initiatives including system enhancements, process automation, and internal controls
• Development and deployment of various managerial and departmental reports
• Year-end reporting, planning, and valuation processes
• Third party compliance reporting and domestic and international independent audits
• Completion of general periodic departmental requirements
• Perform related duties as required

Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE:
BBA-Accounting degree required
GPA of 3.0 or higher required
Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
Public accounting experience preferred

UPDATED ACCOUNTING OPENINGS MAY 31st

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Director of Internal Financial Reporting 160 to 180K
Accounting Analyst – Katy – 75K
Assistant Controller – small oil & gas company 100k total package
Accounting Manager – West – 85K
SEC Reporting Manager – North Houston – 90k + bonus – Oil and Gas
SEC Staff – North Houston – 65k – Oil and Gas
Accounting Manager – Galleria – must have CPA
Tax Manager – Public Accounting – partner potential – money is DOE
Controller – Business unit in South America – Looking for someone to RELO – Hablas Espano

Not new, but hot nonetheless:

SOX Manager – Galleria – 90k +bonus
Staff Internal Auditor – Galleria – Travel 35%
Senior Corporate Accountant – Galleria – Oil and Gas – 83K
Senior Fixed Assets Accountant – Galleria – Oil and Gas (this is more analysis than fixed assets)
International Tax Manager – Oil and Gas – public/private mix preferred

Accounting Analyst with path to Assistant Controller role – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for performing economic research work and preparing and analyzing financial reporting
packages in key business areas.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

– Perform Journal Entries, Reconciliations and assist with Month End Close• Review financial performance
• Conduct feasibility modeling and Prepare quarterly forecasts
• Participate in annual planning
• Consolidate budget submissions process and budget analysis
• Review overhead performance and develop benchmarks to monitor performance
• Prepare management reports including, but not limited to, economic and statistical studies

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent

May 2013 List of Accounting & Finance Openings – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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• Staff Auditor – Galleria – to 55k – 40% travel
• Financial Analyst – North – Oil and Gas – to 70k (must have Big 4 exp)
• Sr Corporate Accountant – Galleria – Oil and Gas – to 83k (must have Big 4 exp)
• International Tax Manager – Galleria – Oil and Gas – to 120k
• SOX Manager – Galleria – to 90k
• SEC Director – West – to 135K
• Accounting Manager – West – to 100k
• AP Supervisor – West – to 60k – must have degree
• Controller – Northwest – to 115K
• Tax Accountant – Oil and Gas – CPA a must – to 75k
• Senior Accountant – West – Consolidations – 60K (20% bonus)
• Financial Reporting Manager – Westchase – consolidations, GAAP – to 80k
• Staff Accountant – North – payroll, quickbooks, financials – 55K plus other perks
• CFO – **Relo to South Texas** – email me at bjm@fittsroberts.com for more
• Revenue Accountant/MMS Specialist – Downtown
• Payroll Manager – Ultipro – West – to 75k
• SEC Supervisor – West – to 85k
• Senior Accountant – Manufacturing – Downtown – 80k
• Controller – Non-Profit – to 90k
• IT Auditor – Northeast – to 90k
• Payroll Supervisor – SAP In-house – westchase – to 80k
• Auditor – Downtown – 55k
• Treasury Analyst – 70k – Downtown
• Senior Tax – State Income – Downtown

May 2013 Newsletter for Accounting Professionals with list of current openings!

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Industry News and Update

Busy, busy, busy….what a month it has been! This newsletter was supposed to go out two weeks ago, so I apologize for the delay. It is an unbelievable time to live in Houston and I know it is only going to get better. All you have to do is drive around the city and see all the commercial and residential construction everywhere to realize our little city is in growth mode. Have you also noticed a not of out of state license plates? That is right! I think our little secret is out. Houston not only a great place to live, but the city also provides amazing career opportunities. I am going to keep it very short today. I have a laundry list of openings listed at the bottom of this email and have included an interesting article as well. As always feel free to check out my blog for job openings and career advice anytime.

Local Searches
CFO, CPA – Spanish – Brownsville, Texas 180 to 200K plus bonus & equity
CFO, CPA – Hospitality, Nebraska – 180 to 200K
Accounting Supervisor, Heights, 85K – small company
Severance Tax Specialist – DT – 75 to 95K
MMS /ONRR Coordinator – DT 80 to 110K
Treasury Analyst (2 openings) West & DT – 55 to 70K
Supervisor of Internal Financial Reporting – West – 75K plus bonus
Assistant Controller – E&P – West Houston
Staff Accountant – Magnolia – 45 to 55K
Fixed Assets Lead – Galleria – 80K
Corporate Accountant Analyst – Galleria – 80K
Non Profit Controller – DT – 90K
Cost Accountant – Pearland – 60K
Staff Accountant – heavy recs – NW – 60K
Controller – NW Houston – 95 to 115K
Accounting Manager – Heavy intercompany & reconciliations – 95K – Galleria
Joint Venture Audit – Oil and Gas – 65 to 110K – Galleria
Director SEC Reporting – Pre-IPO- 125K Plus Bonus / Stock
AP Specialist – 35 to 38K – SW
Associate Manager Consolidations & Analysis – 50 to 65K +20% – 　West
Revenue Accountant – 5 years – 65 to 91K – Downtown
FP&A Manager, 　multi location – 75 to 85K – Galleria
JV Accountant – 2 openings – 50 to 120K
Revenue Accountant – 　SAP PRA – 80K – West
Revenue Supervisor – 　SAP/ Enertia – 90 to 100K – West
Cost Analyst 75K　
Public Accounting – Tax and Audit – any level tax or audit 50 to 120K
IT Audit – 80K plus – West
AP Supervisor – 65 to 75K – West Houston

Spanish Speaking CFO needed in Texas! – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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We are searching for a Spanish speaking CFO and CPA with manufacturing and prior private equity experience to lead a new portfolio company.

Email: dcd@fittsroberts.com for more details