Spanish Speaking AP Manager – Houston, Texas

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

Assistant Controller – 80 to 140K – Katy, Texas

Posted on July 23, 2010July 29, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

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

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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.

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

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

International Tax Planning Director, Houston, Texas

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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.

Tax Manager, Tax Analyst, Sales & Use Tax, International Tax, Corporate Tax, Houston, Texas

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

We are currently searching for Tax Professionals for several different clients.

Public Accounting:

SALT TAX Senior or Manager

Income and franchise tax compliance and planning in multiple states.

International Tax Manager

Corporate tax compliance and planning; CPA required; Are you in industry and would like to get back to Public Accounting???

Senior Corporate Tax / Supervisor

Federal, Provision, Partnership, Consolidated Returns

Industry:

Oil & Gas Company – Tax Senior

Master Limited Partnership & Fixed Assets – 100K

Manufacturing – Tax Specialist

Federal or State or Partnership Tax or Provision – 90K

Manufacturing – Tax Analyst

Federal, State, Provision – 60 to 75K

Oil & Gas – Sales & Use Tax Senior

Texas & Louisiana – 65 to 85K

Service – Tax Manager

Federal & State – 110K

May 2010 Newsletter – Job Openings and Houston Market Update!

Posted on May 7, 2010May 7, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Industry News and Updates

Where do I start???? 2010 has been a very pleasant surprise. Honestly, I did not expect the market to shift so fast. We have had a tremendous amount of clients request Accountants on a permanent and temporary basis. Personally, as a Recruiter, I have had the best start I have every had in 9 years of recruiting!!!! Basically it boils down to companies starting to experience more demand and not having enough resources to get all the work done. Most accounting departments have been running very lean for the past 18 months or so. We are seeing positions at all levels from temporary AR/AR clerks, to Accounting Managers and Financial Analysts. The biggest demand to date has been in Tax (both public accounting and industry). I think we have finally put the worst of times behind us and can look forward to brighter days!

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

Please feel free to share this information with friends and colleagues!

Local Statistics:

National / Houston Unemployment Rate: 9.9% / 8.5% (This is increasing, because workers who had given up their job search are returning to the market).
Price of Oil / Natural Gas: Between $80 and $85 (April last year it was $55) / $3.99
Oil Rig Count: 1483
Industries hiring: Upstream Oil & Gas, CPA Firms, Non Profit, Healthcare, Business Services, Midstream Oil & Gas, Manufacturing
Positions in demand: Tax Staff, Tax Senior, Tax Manager (Public & Industry), Controller & CFO (coming back), Internal Audit, Upstream Accounting Positions, Financial Analysts!!!
Industries not hiring or flat: Construction, Homebuilding(Starting to see some improvement)

Great Article:

http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/07/news/economy/jobs_april/index.htm

Below is a partial list of our local and national searches:

Local Searches

JIB Accountant
Downtown, 50 to 60K, 10% Bonus Potential

Sales & Use Tax Senior
Downtown, 65 to 85K plus bonus

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

Assistant Controller (Banking)
Downtown, 90K

Senior Auditor
West Houston, 60%

Senior Auditor
Northwest Houston, 20% Travel, 70 to 85K

Financial Analyst
Downtown, Oil & Gas, 1 to 3 year Public Accounting background

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

Federal & State Tax Accountant
Manager Track, 249 / 1960, 75K

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

Tax Analyst (Federal, State, FAS 109)
Galleria, 55 to 70K

Assistant Controller
Downtown, 55 to 65K (no more than 3 years experience)

Senior Analyst
Galleria, 110K, Purchase Price Allocation and Acquisitions / Dispositions / E&P

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

Credit & Collections Manager
Southwest Houston, 45 to 50K

Temporary Openings

Part Time Lead Generators
Up to $50 / hour – Weekends mainly

Interim Accounting Manager with Timberline
Pay Rate: $25 / hour

Grant Accountant (Federal Funding)
Pay Rate: $20 / hour

AP / AR Bilingual with MAS 90
Pay rate: $15/ hour

Tax Accountant – Oil & Gas, Houston, Texas

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Must be able to independently prepare complex Excel spreadsheets, analyze source documents for book/tax differences, compute tax depletion and depreciation, maintain tax calendars, and maintain schedules of tangible property. Responsible for quarterly state and federal tax estimates. Prepare tax returns for state and federal partnerships, trusts, individual, and S corporation. Must possess a general knowledge of federal and state income, information, and sales and use tax.

BBA in accounting or comparable degree required, with some tax courses preferred. Prefer 5 years work experience in tax accounting, or 3 years with a Big Four firm. Oil & gas tax experience a plus. Should be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. CPA candidate preferred.

Current Openings!!! Accounting & Finance – Houston, TEXAS

Posted on April 22, 2010April 28, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Lead Financial Analyst (DT)
Financial Analyst Oil & Gas (DT)
Senior Tax Manager (FAS 109 – DT)
Accounting Manager (Southwest Houston) 100 – 120K
Accounting Supervisor (West Houston) Manufacturing
Credit & Collections Manager (Southwest Houston)
MLP Tax Lead (DT)
Senior Audit – Public Accounting (Southwest Houston)
Staff Audit – Public Accounting (Southwest Houston)
Internal Audit (60% travel) West Houston
JIB Accountant (DT)
JV Accountant (West Houston)
Assistant Controller (Downtown)
SEC Accountant (Galleria)
Senior Financial Analyst – Special Projects Accountant – West Houston
Senior Corporate Tax Accountant – Public Accounting (Oil & Gas Clients!!!!!)
Tax Supervisor (DT)
Non Profit Controller
FAS133 Accountant (West Houston)

NEW: Oil & Gas TAX Accountant (Federal & State) & Entry Level Staff Accountant

Tax, Tax, Tax – Houston, Texas – Senior, Supervisor, Manager Roles!!!

Posted on April 9, 2010April 9, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Our client, a regional CPA Firm, is looking for tax talent!!!!! This firm has less than 20 individual and 5 S-Corp Returns. Do you love corporate tax (Federal, State & Partnership Returns – Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Distribution). This could be the place for you!!!!!

Tax Senior Staff

The Senior Tax Staff works independently and has direct client contact.

Essential duties include:

Demonstrates a senior level of technical knowledge in tax matters and related issues
Possesses the experience and judgment needed to make decisions in the day-to-day performance of an engagement
Demonstrates high level of teamwork with other team members
Establishes rapport with client contacts. Performs technical work on complex returns
Consults with Supervisor to advise clients about improvements to their systems and procedures

Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Master’s degree with an emphasis in accounting. CPA certification preferred or must be actively pursuing CPA certification by sitting for all scheduled exams. Two to three years of professional level tax experience in public accounting.

Tax Supervisor

The Tax Supervisor has demonstrated technical proficiency in tax matters and the ability to plan and supervise entire engagements.

Essential duties include:

Plans and supervises all components of tax engagements of varying complexities
Defines complex tax issues, including establishing the facts of the matter, performs or supervises related research and provides conclusions and recommendations based on the needs of the client
Mentors team members and writes performance evaluations
Develops client relationships as work is performed
Learns/understands the client’s business and related issues
Chooses practice specialty by industry or other area of focus, as supported by Firm policies
Develops prospective client and other professional contacts and relationships beneficial to the Firm
Recognizes the need to provide additional services to existing clients by teaming with the other practice areas of the Firm available from other departments

Education and Experience Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Master’s degree with an emphasis in accounting or an MBA is required. CPA certification is preferred, or must be actively pursuing CPA certification by sitting for all scheduled exams. Four to five years of related experience, preferably in public accounting, with demonstrated progression in complexity of tax engagements and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Tax Manager

The Tax Manager is a CPA with more than seven years of experience, including two years’ experience as a Tax Supervisor. The Manager has responsibility for management of multiple engagements and serves as the primary contact with the client.

The Tax Manager:

Supervises and verifies the technical research for multiple complete tax engagements
Serves as the primary contact with the client during the engagement; responsible for ensuring quality of work performed and satisfaction of client
Reviews the preparation of individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary and non-profit tax returns
Recruits, trains, mentors, motivates and evaluates team members
Deepens professional development in an industry and/or other specialty area, as supported by Firm policy
Actively participates in the Firm’s marketing program, member of sales team, prepares presentations to prospective clients
Actively builds and manages professional contacts through membership in professional and community organizations
Works with clients to deepen/strengthen relationship with the entire Firm. Actively seeks opportunities to provide additional services as dictated by the needs of the client
Takes an active role in AICPA activities and serves as an instructor in the Firm’s in-house CPE Program
Has knowledge of the Firm’s abilities and products and has the ability to provide solutions to clients based on the Firm’s resources

Education and Experience Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Master’s degree with an emphasis in accounting or an MBA is required. CPA certification is also required. Seven to ten years of related experience, preferably in public accounting, with demonstrated progression in complexity of tax engagements and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Spanish Speaking Accounting Manager – Southwest, Houston 90 to 110K

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

General Statement

Under the general direction of the Controller, the position is responsible for regulatory and managerial financial reporting and related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation, review and analysis of domestic and consolidated financial statements and managerial financial reports, including completion or management of underlying entries and computations needed to complete financial statements.
Assist in the design and creation of financial reports to help optimize Company operations.
Investigate, design, and implement accounting and internal control procedures to insure accurate financial and tax reporting.
Prepare third party compliance reports.
Assist in the implementation and ongoing financial management of various corporate initiatives including ERP and various system enhancements.
Participate in completion of the corporate year end independent audit.
Assist in Income tax planning and compliance issues.
- Participate in budgeting, financial planning and year-end financial activities.
- Assist with analysis and integration of domestic and foreign acquisitions.
Research and implement new accounting policies, both Corporate and GAAP driven.
- Work with commercial insurance renewal and annual administration.
Assist in management of company’s fleet of vehicles.
Completion of general periodic departmental requirements.
- Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Educational/Knowledge:

CPA.
5+ years of progressive accounting responsibility.
Big 4 experience preferred.
Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Experience/Skills:

Oracle ERP system, including creating of financial statement reports in Oracle General Ledger and using Oracle ADI (Application Data Integrator)
Hyperion Planning and Budgeting experience.
Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Competencies:

Ability to understand and perform the job responsibilities. Able to establish priorities and make efficient use of time to carry out responsibilities.
Strong oral and written communication skills; shares information with others; makes sure people have no surprises. Applies written information to situations and problems. Listens carefully to others.
Perform duties in a detailed and organized manner seen in work area and product. Work product is neat and well thought out and is consistent with other company data. Data is stored in a logical and organized manner.
Display integrity and respect toward co-workers. Is honest, trustworthy and forthcoming in both good and tough times; presents the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, acts in line with those values; demonstrates a willingness to help others succeed.
Practices a customer centric approach by demonstrating an urgency to meet both internal and external customer’s expectations. Actively seeks information to understand customer’s circumstances, problems, expectations, and then follows through ensuring expectations are met; is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of both internal and external customers: talks and acts professionally with customers and co-workers at all times.
Is a team player by demonstrating cooperation, positive behavior, and commitment to the overall success of the company; helps to creates strong morale in spirit in his/her team; shares wins and success; establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions; willing to teach and share knowledge with others.
Driven by results – performs job duties to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, and service; dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to complete tasks or assignments; steadfastly pushes self for results. Requires a minimum of supervision – a self starter.
Shows commitment through a willingness to go the “extra mile” and do whatever it takes to get the job done correctly.
Is Accountable for actions and follows through with commitments. Is dependable, meets deadlines and adapts well to changes in jobs, duties, and company initiatives.

Senior International Tax Accountant – Houston, Texas

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Overview:

Tax Accounting is responsible for income tax provisions and accounts. The analyst will support U.S and foreign effective tax rate calculations and analyze differences between forecast and actual provisions. The analyst will also participate in the Tax Department’s maintenance of tax basis balance sheets.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of segment-level and overall corporate effective tax rate calculations. Provide support analysis for period-to-period tax rate variations.
Calculate and record monthly foreign and U.S. income tax provisions for assigned entities. Ensure accurate return to accrual adjustments for differences between booked provisions and filed tax returns.
Support the preparation of U.S. tax basis balance sheets. Interface with tax compliance and accounting personnel to ensure accurate measurements of book and tax bases. Perform tax basis balance sheet training and review functions. Consolidate entity level deferred tax calculations.
Prepare and review foreign tax basis balance sheets. Analyze the U.S. tax impacts of foreign deferred taxes.
Participate in the implementation of a tax provision software package (CorpTax AGP). 6. Ensure income tax provisions and accounts are compliant with FAS 109 and Sarbanes-Oxley. Provide supporting documentation and interact with internal and public auditors.
Provide back-up support for other tax accounting analysts.
Participate in Tax Department special projects and assignments.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA preferred
Experience with public accounting or Oil and Gas preferred
Minimum 3 years of tax accounting experience
Prefer International tax accounting experience

2 Senior Auditors Needed, Houston Texas – CPA Firm

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Do you really love working for a CPA firm, but need a little more WORK / LIFE balance????? We have the right opportunity waiting for you. One of clients is looking to add 2 senior auditors to their practice. The CPA Firm works with small and large organizations including high net wealth individuals, schools, foundations, musuems, agencies, small businesses and much more. The office is very casual and the hours are flexible. They offer paid overtime. The ideal candidate is a CPA (or eligible to sit for exam) with at least 2 to 6 years of Audit experience. They like team players! Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com to find out more information. https://dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com http://twitter.com /CPARecruiterHOU http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

Revenue Accountant!!!!

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Essential Job Duties:

Recording Oil & Gas revenue transactions in Energy Upstream (P2ES) Revenue Environment. Processing cash feeds & run tickets, preparation of manual upload spreadsheets, Agreement Setups, and ensure proper severance tax accruals are calculated. Monthly reconciliation of General Ledger Accounts and Accounts Receivable. Perform volume & value trend analysis and provide explanation for exceptions.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience working in a Revenue Accounting role, preferrably in an Oil & Gas company.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field (min 21 hours of accounting credit)
• Must demonstrate initiative and interact effectively with others in a team environment
• Must communicate effectively with internal & external clients
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlines
• Excellent fundamental accounting skills; hands on experience with general ledger reconciliations
• Fluctuations in workloads will require some overtime
• Excellent Excel spreadsheet experience

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Oil & Gas revenue accounting experience
• Oracle Financial and/or P2ES software application experience
• Oracle Discoverer query tool experience

Director of Corporate Accounting – 3.5 Billion Dollar Company

Posted on February 24, 2010February 24, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

(MUST HAVE CPA, PUBLIC ACCOUNTING, CORPORATE ACCOUNTING & BUDGETING EXPERIENCE)

Job Description

Responsible for maintaining the general ledger for Corporate as well as subsidiary company ledgers
Manage the monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation and adjustments for certain accounts including cash, accounts payable, certain prepaid assets, certain accrued liabilities, inter-company accounts, vacation, and employee benefit accounts
Responsible for the preparation of the Corporate budget and quarterly forecasts
Manage the monthly close process for Corporate
Reporting monthly Corporate results and explaining variances from budget and forecast
Providing schedules and other support to the Controller and CFO for Board of Directors; other management reports as needed
Providing schedules and other support for SEC reports (10Q, 10K) Proxy, etc.
Provide certain disclosures or analytics used for MD&A purposes
Reviewing the calculation of the average shares outstanding (basic and diluted)
Reviewing appropriateness of accounting classification of corporate payables and accruals
Providing accounting assistance to department heads
Performing and/or directing Sox controls in Corporate accounting processes
Take a leadership role in intercompany reconciliation process.
Work with Treasury on developing streamlined bank reconciliation process
Oversight responsibility for accounting for benefit plans
Manages group responsible for Ledger to sub-ledger reconciliations and the process to ensure we have Segregation of Duties regarding various systems access.
Assist in coordinating the quarterly review and annual audit by companies external auditors of “Corporate.”
Assist the Corporate Controller in directing other accounting functions. These functions may include: financial analysis, formulation, implementation and maintenance of Company accounting practices, procedures and policies

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Accounting
Minimum of seven (7) years of accounting/audit experience, including at least three (3) years of public accounting experience.
Big 4 experience helpful
Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) experience required
General ledger and pulling data from systems experience required
SEC reporting background a plus
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Effective interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of employees
Effective organizational, presentation and project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
CPA
Effective organizational, presentation and project management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills

dcd@fittsroberts.com

CFO – Los Angeles, California – 200 to 275K plus bonus

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Job Description:

A rapidly growing 550M private equity backed services business located in Los Angeles County is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO to guide the company toward continued growth. The company has experienced a tremendous amount of growth in a short period of time as a result of organic growth and acquisitions. Future growth objectives will be achieved encompassing the same business model. Candidates must have a “hands-on” approach, proven track record in a high growth, multiple site services industry business that involves high volume/complex payroll, billing, and A/R processes, strong operational, process improvement, and internal controls development skills, and extensive experience integrating acquired companies into the current infrastructure. In return you will receive a competitive benefit and compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity. There’s a preference toward local candidates, but relocation assistance will be offered to qualified candidates open to relocation.

Current Job Openings!!!!! Accounting & Finance – Houston, Texas

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Assistant VP SOX Compliance
Audit Manger (Government & Benefits)
Tax Director (Multinational Company)
Senior Tax Manager (Multinational Company)
Tax Accountant (1 to 3 years of corp. tax experience)
Tax Manager (FAS 109, Federal & State)
Controller, Odessa, Texas
Revenue Accountant (7 Openings!!!!!)
Gas Plant Accountant
Director of Credit & Collections
Tenured Bookkeeper
Property Accountant
Senior Property Accountant
Senior Manager Public Accounting (2)
Tax Supervisor (Public Accounting)
Senior Financial Analyst (Modeling – Energy)
Credit Manager
Senior Credit Analyst (at least 5 years of experience – large energy company)

AVP – SOX Compliance, Houston, Texas

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Job Title: Assistant Vice President – Director – SOX Compliance

Department: Internal Audit

Reports To: Vice President Corporate Internal Audit

Summary: Directs, manages and coordinates the development and maintenance of companies documentation, analysis, evaluation and testing of internal controls, and reports to senior management on the status of companies system of internal control for Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Works closely with financial officers at multiple locations and related business process owners to ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively.

Responsibilities:

Consults, analyses, recommends and implements improvements in the alignment of companies financial, operational and administrative business processes in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Provide consulting services to organizational management and staff.
Assist with the development of the annual audit plan.
Provide training, coaching and supervision to staff.
Maintains all organization and professional ethical standards.

Has direct responsibility for compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in matters of financial and operational controls and disclosure requirements as mandated by the Act. This includes strict adherence to the company’s Business Conduct Statement and Code of Ethics. The emphasis will be on compliance with financial procedures and protocol, internal controls, and maintaining the highest level of workplace behavior.

Qualifications:

Strong project management and analytical skills.
Strong knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley compliance and reporting requirements.
Considerable knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Audit

Experienced Required:

8+ years of auditing, accounting and reporting experience, preferably with 2+ years of experience in the insurance industry.

Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work closely with people at al levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action.
Works independently under general direction with excessive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Significant experience with Excel and with audit and financial software systems.
Working knowledge of ACCESS and SQL databases.
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field with CPA/CIA credentials.
Prefer CPA with 5+ years of public accounting experience or CIA with 6+ years of internal audit experience.
A graduate degree in businesses administration, accounting or a related field is desirable.

Travel Required:

20% travel required to perform SOX walkthroughs and audits at other locations.

Accounting Manager, Atlanta, GA

Posted on February 2, 2010February 2, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

ACCOUNTING MANAGER – INSURANCE

JOB SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position is initially a non-supervisory one requiring advanced accounting skills and strong self-discipline for managing own time and deadlines.

Work closely with Senior Executives within Corporate Center Departments to assist them in analyzing their monthly/quarterly results and assist them in providing appropriate quarterly forecast. Also provide direct assistance to Dept Heads in the development of the annual budgets.

Provide quality summaries of performance against budget/prior year. Highlight areas of concern, etc. for Director of Insurance Accounting.

Prepare balance sheet account analyses and adjustments.

Analyze B/S and Income Statement accounts against prior year and budget.

Prepare certain journal entries for posting.

Review department P&L prior to finalizing the Corporate P&L.

Ensuring that insurance and claims invoices are properly coded to the correct accounts/depts.

Monitor insurance policy installment and renewal dates to ensure there are no gaps in coverage.

Responsible for intercompany reconciliations between Corporate and Divisions

Work on certain technical areas and special projects as assigned.

Report directly to Director– Insurance Accounting

Supervise staff (possible in the future).

Other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Accounting required

Minimum of seven years of accounting/audit experience.
OneSource Accounting Experience a Big Plus

Insurance Accounting or SEC Reporting are desirable.

CPA preferred

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)

Valuation and Litigation Manager – Chicago

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Valuation and Litigation Manager

The ideal candidate will be a CPA who will manage all aspects of litigation and business valuation engagements. This is a fantastic opportunity for a financial expert with experience working with a team of professionals to identify, organize and analyze data on all different kinds of engagements including shareholder disputes, matrimonial disputes, forensic accounting, damage calculations, and estate and gift tax issues.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
Active CPA license required.
3-5 years accounting experience in a consulting, financial services or public accounting company.
Minimum 2 years business valuation experience with a public accounting or consulting environment.
Expertise in broad based business and financial valuations, multi-discipline appraisals, and fairness opinions, especially those of closely held companies, focusing on federal and state tax, financial report, and estate planning, as well as for tangible and intangible assets including purchase price allocations, intellectual property, ESOPs, and estate and gift and other non litigation valuations.
Understanding of financial theory, general accounting issues, and GAAP.
Experience in corporate and individual income taxes.

Litigation Support:

Consult on large and complex litigated disputes and provide financial insight and clarity to counsel during all stages of a business dispute, from case theory development and discovery to expert witness testimony.
Serve as consultant to attorneys, assist in preparing questions for discovery and deposition of potential witnesses, serve as an expert witness, assist in reviewing and refuting the testimony and analysis of other expert witnesses, design court exhibits, and participate in depositions and court as necessary.

Valuation Support:

Manage and apply business valuation approaches and methods to a variety of tangible and non tangible assets, including equity valuations, option analysis, and purchase allocations.
Manage the assembly, maintenance, and finalization of working papers that support valuations.
Perform valuations for privately held companies and/or high wealth individuals for purposes of damages litigation, marital dissolution, estate and gift taxes, stockholder disputes and other business dispute cases.
Help companies and individuals define, measure and articulate the value of their assets by providing independent and well-supported valuation reports based on economic and industry research and financial appraisal analysis and modeling.

Other:

Manage and perform data and document intensive financial analysis and modeling / projections, strategic analysis, economic and statistical analysis, due diligence, valuation analysis, damage calculations and analysis, GAAP, litigation support, industry research, and related investigative assignments.
Assist in selling a business pursuant to a settlement.
Assist in compiling “Tax Affected” marital estates.
Financial analysis to determine separate property interests.
Write business valuation and litigation support reports.
Perform company, industry and economic research.
Assess operational profitability and financial condition.
Develop and review cash flow forecasts.
Navigate public company databases and filings.
Write narrative reports to support valuation appraisal analysis.

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