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Updated List of Finance & Accounting Openings – Houston / San Antonio & Remote! dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Direct Hire Roles Houston:

  • Updated 7/29/2021
  • Risk Insurance Manager, North Houston
  • Senior Auditor, Public Accounting, Downtown
  • Bookkeeper, CPA Firm, Galleria or NW Houston
  • Financial Analyst, Manufacturing, Cleveland
  • Senior Accountant, Manufacturing, Oracle a Must, Galleria
  • Staff Accountant, Family Office, Galleria (2 openings)
  • Lease Accountant, Service, Northwest Houston
  • Chief Talent Officer, Investments, Galleria
  • Financial Advisor,
  • Treasury Analyst, OFS, Galleria
  • Senior Cost Accountant, Plantersville, Texas
  • Accounting Supervisor, Broussard, LA
  • Technical Senior Accountant (Big 4 Background), 100% remote
  • NEW*****
  • Senior Corporate Accountant (Ogsys), Woodlands
  • Senior Accountant (need tax background), Family Office, Galleria
  • Business Office Manager, Medical Billing, Pasadena
  • Insurance Risk Manager, Galleria
  • Payroll Manager, 100% Remote
  • Senior Property Accountant, West Houston
  • AP Specialist, Southeast
  • Bookkeeper, Entry Level, Small CPA Firm
  • Accounts Receivable Senior Analyst, 100% Remote
  • Saas Controller, Software, Memorial City Mall Area – HOT!!!!!!
  • International Tax Manager, Upstream, DT Houston
  • Credit & Collections Manager, OFS, NW Houston
  • Oil & Gas Entry Level Operations Analyst – NW Houston
  • Business Analyst, Industrials, Sugar Land
  • Cost Accounting Supervisor, College Station
  • AP Specialist, Bank, Galleria
  • SEC Reporting Manager, NW Houston
  • Tax Manager, Public Accounting, Partner track!
  • Debt Compliance Manager, Galleria
  • Director FP&A, Broken Arrow, OK – relo to OK and move back to Houston in a few years!
  • Senior Accountant, Family Office – Switch from tax to accounting!, Galleria
  • Director FP&A, OFS, Woodlands
  • AP Specialist, Upstream, Amazing Benefits!, Willowbrook Mall Area
  • Real Estate Controller, Small Office, River Oaks
  • SEC Reporting Manager – 100% REMOTE!
  • Senior Corporate Accountant, Construction, Woodlands
  • Small Construction Company Controller, Westchase
  • Senior Accountant (OFS), Memorial City Mall – Hybrid Schedule
  • Bookkeeper, West U, Memorial or Woodland – You Pick! 55 to 65K
  • Senior Corporate Financial Analyst, LNG, Woodlands
  • Segment Financial Analyst, OFS, Woodlands
  • Treasury Analyst, Services, Sugar Land
  • Senior Financial Analyst, Services, Sugar Land
  • Global Supply Chain Finance Director, Chemicals, Sugar Land
  • Staff Accountant, Real Estate, Woodlands
  • Senior Accountant, Real Estate, Greenway Plaza
  • Financial Analyst, Real Estate, Central Houston
  • Senior Accountant, Public Accounting Required, Construction, Woodlands
  • FP&A Manager, Financial Services, Greenway Plaza
  • Senior Property Accountant, Real Estate (multiple)
  • Senior Accounting Analyst, Services, North West Houston
  • Senior AP Specialist, Multiple around Houston
  • Bookkeeper, CPA Firm, Galleria
  • Senior Tax Manager, Public Accounting, Greenway Plaza
  • Staff Auditor, Manufacturing, North of Cypress
  • Accountant, Family Office, Galleria
  • Accounting Analyst, PE Firm, Galleria
  • Bookkeeper, Stafford

100%  Remote Roles:

  • Payroll Manager
  • Payroll Senior Analyst
  • AP Clerk, Woodlands
  • AR Analyst and AP Analyst
  • AR Analyst up to 100K!
  • Financial Operations Analyst
  • Lending Audit Manager – Financial Services
  • Compliance Audit Manager – Financial Services
  • Financial Systems Manager-NetSuite
  • Mortgage Underwriter- Remote within Texas

Temporary Roles Houston:

  • Senior Accountant – Non-Profit – East Houston
  • AP Accountant – Spring
  • Senior Staff Accountant – Spring
  • Payroll Specialist – Downtown
  • IT Audit – Remote Opportunity
  • Staff Accountant with Financial Edge
  • Sr SEC Accountant – Galleria
  • Staff Accountant – nonprofit – Montrose
  • Senior Lease Accountant – NW Houston
  • Collector, NW Houston
  • AR Specialist, NW Houston
  • Senior Accountant, Houston
  • AP Specialist, Katy
  • AP Specialist AP – Hybrid

San Antonio Job Openings:

  • Construction/Homebuilding Controller- NC SA
  • Payroll/Accounting Associate- NC SA
  • Inventory Accounting Manager-SE SA
  • Staff Accountant-NW SA
  • Mortgage Processing Manager- NE SA
  • Controller-Government Contracting Client Services- Hybrid/Central SA
  • Revenue Accountant, Midstream, San Antonio
  • SEC Accountant Senior, San Antonio

Senior Staff Accountant – Montrose Area – Dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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My client is a leading Engineering consulting firm that recently expanded into the Houston area. With offices in New York, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, after 30 years of success they are now looking to break into the rapidly growing Houston Market. This group is a leading firm involved in disaster management as well as public infrastructure projects.

Why work here?

  • Rapid growth and opportunity
  • Stability, proven track-record
  • Tight-Knight group, very friendly
  • An 8-5 working day
  • Exciting travel options to New York, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina (Optional)
  • Strong benefits (3 wks+ of PTO, 401K 4% match)

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of accounting experience (Up to 15 years is welcome)
  • CPA is a plus (not required)
  • Deltek Software Experience required
  • Bachelor degree required

Salary: 

  • 60 to 75K DOE 

Senior Treasury Analyst – Galleria – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiates and procures banking services and assists in the design and implementation of cash management structures.
• Facilitates and coordinates domestic and international banking and risk management projects to improve cost of banking and operational efficiencies of cash and risk management processes.
• Manages cash management relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
• Maintains banking systems and bank account documents.
• Invests excess cash and initiates borrowings as needed (primary backup to Treasury Analyst).
• Responsible for financial analysis which includes evaluating business unit / project cash flows, cash forecasting, accounting and tax issues.
• Coordinates, schedules and reports Quarterly Dividend Payment dates.
• Responsible for the presentation and periodic reporting to management as needed.

EDUCATION: 

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
A minimum of 5 years experience in finance, treasury or financial analysis with CTP certification..MBA a HUGE plus! 
Foreign Currency Exchange experience a MUST! 
Experience with investments, banking and payment systems, currency / commodity trades. 

Treasury Analyst – Galleria – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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The Treasury Analyst is responsible for coordinating and monitoring all cash activities and facilitating investment decisions, as well as processing payments, etc. for entry in the general ledger. This position is also responsible for the preparation and distribution of reports for cash and treasury operations.

Why work here?

  • The opportunity to enter the O&G industry at a pivotal time in the industry
  • Rotational options after 2 years including FP&A, Corporate Accounting or other areas
  • Great benefits including 401k match & bonuses
  • Half-day Fridays
  • Little Overtime
  • Strong leadership at the management level

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience (Audit/Accounting/Finance)
  • Treasury experience preferred but not required
  • “Rockstar” personality – Growth oriented

Responsibilities

  • Determine daily cash positions for the organization
  • Provide analysis for daily cash position and short term investments; and accurately upload/ input wire transfers as needed
  • Interface and communicate with outside banks, maintain bank account accuracy, and support bank restructurings
  • Analyze bank fees and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Recommend improvements to policies and procedures as they relate to Treasury and Corporate Finance for cash management
  • Ensure accuracy of daily payment file uploads and interface with AP and IT when errors occur

Education, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university (in Accounting or Finance) required
  • Masters or advanced degree (in Accounting or Finance) preferred
  • CPA or CTP preferred

Here is an ideal résumé for a mid-level employee

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Originally posted by Business Insider: Article

Jacquelyn Smith and Skye Gould

Having a ton of experience under your belt doesn’t necessarily mean you have an “impressive” résumé.

“You can have all the experience in the world — but if your résumé doesn’t stand out, if you don’t present that information in a well-organized manner, or if it doesn’t tell your story, nobody will take the time to look at your résumé closely enough to see all that experience,” says Amanda Augustine, a career advice expert for TopRésumé.

To get a clearer picture of what makes a résumé stand out, we asked Augustine to create a sample of an excellent one for a mid-level professional.

While your résumé may look different depending on the industry you’re in, the one below should serve as a useful guide for job seekers with about 10 years of experience:

good resume

New Accounting Openings this week! dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Senior Auditor – 30% travel – North Houston

Corporate Accounting Manager – Downtown (combo of public and industry)

Senior Auditor – 40% travel – Northwest Houston

Tax Manager – public accounting – 30 to 40 hour work week!

Non Profit Accounting Manager – Greeway Plaza area

IT Auditor – Greenway Plaza

AP Supervisor – West Houston

11 signs you nailed the interview Article originally posted on Business Insider

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Most people walk out of a job interview feeling one of two ways: like they definitely nailed it, or like they completely bombed.

If you ever find yourself in the latter group, you’ll probably spend the hours and days following the interview over-thinking every response you gave and every gesture you made, wondering how the hiring manager felt about them.

But things don’t have to be a complete mystery in the time between when you walk out of the interview and when you hear whether or not you got the job.

According to career experts, there are some telltale signs to look for in the interview (and in the days following) that can help you figure out whether a job offer could be coming your way.

Here are 11 signs to look out for that don’t necessarily guarantee a job offer is in the cards, but are pretty promising:

1. Your interviewer was very smiley

Okay, you may have given a few lame answers, or froze when the interviewer tossed a brainteaser your way, but if the hiring manager was smiling and nodding a lot, this could be a really good sign.

Sure, they could have just been nodding and smiling because they are friendly, but if you notice a friendly and warm demeanor, things might be going your way.

Nodding, for instance, indicates the interviewer is listening to you intently — and is genuinely interested in what you have to say — which are good indications you’re on the right track.

2. They asked a lot of personal questions about your family, personal goals, and hobbies

No, they weren’t grilling you because they thought you were the worst. Stop being so paranoid!

“Showing an interest in your personal life means they’re seriously considering you, as it demonstrates an interest beyond just the professional résumé,” says Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of “The HumorAdvantage.”

But remember that you don’t always have to answer personal questions. Some are illegal.

3. The interview ran over the designated time

When you’re in the hot seat and things aren’t going as swimmingly as you’d like, it may feel like the interview is going on forever. But if you look at the clock and realize that’s because it did go over the 30-minute block, this could be a very good thing.

It may mean the employer wants to continue getting to know you a little better, says Amber Cloke, an academic adviser at Ithaca College. “You’ve likely already passed the initial criteria they were seeking, and the fact that they continue investing more time and energy toward you can be promising.”

4. The interviewer tried to sell you on the company

At some point in the interview, the hiring manager stopped asking questions and started talking your ear off. You may have been thinking, Oh no. They’re done with me … they have nothing else to ask!

But stop freaking out and think about what they were saying

Were they making a conscious effort to talk up the company? That’s a great sign they’re impressed with you and trying to sway you towards the position.

“You may be able to tell that your interview has gone well by how much the recruiter ‘sells’ the role and/or the organization,” says Dale Austin, director of the Career Development Center at Hope College. “If the recruiter spends a lot of time doing the talking, that may be one indicator that the organization is very interested in your candidacy.”

5. The interviewer talked a lot about perks, benefits, policies, and pay

This may have been part of their “sales tactic,” and it’s another positive sign.

If and when an interviewer starts discussing company policies and benefits — and even gets into a serious discussion about pay — there’s a good chance they’re planning to make an offer. They most likely wouldn’t waste their time voluntarily sharing all this information if they weren’t interested in you.

6. Your interviewer showed you around the office before you left

No matter how badly you thought you bombed, an office tour can give you some hope.

If the hiring manager takes the extra time to show you around the office or introduces you to employees before you head out, that could mean they’re thinking about offering you the role.

“Most interviewers will give you an idea of what the schedule will look like ahead of time,” says Cloke. “If, at the end of the interview, the employer unexpectedly offers to introduce you to the rest of the team, it could bode well for you.”

7. They said ‘you will’ rather than ‘you would’

If you spent the whole interview overthinking the weak handshake you gave at the very beginning of the interview, or the awkward moment you sat in the wrong chair in the hiring manager’s office, you may not have noticed some very subtle signs that they were actually really impressed with you.

For instance, if the interviewer shifted from a hypothetical tone to a presumptive one, this is a very good sign.

Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert, leadership coach, and author of “Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job,” says this may mean they’re already be envisioning you at the company.

8. The interviewer asked for a list of references

No, this doesn’t mean they didn’t believe something you said and want to confirm their suspicions.

Well, it could mean that … but it probably doesn’t.

When the interviewer asks for references, it typically means they’re seriously considering you for the role.

Checking references is often the last step before an employer offers a candidate the job. So, you should stop feeling sorry for yourself and start feeling excited.

9. The follow-up process was pointedly discussed

On your way out, you’re feeling pretty badly about how things went. But then the hiring manager enthusiastically brings up the next step in the hiring process without you even asking.

This is a clear indicator you’re still in the running for the open role. Unless, of course, it’s just a generic: “We’’ll be in touch soon.”

“If an interviewer is interested in a candidate, they may even ask when you’d like to or need to have their decision by,” said Kevin Hewerdine, director of Career Service sand Employer Relations at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. “They won’t let you leave without knowing what your timeline looks like.”

10. You’re asked to come in for an additional round of interviews

You may be just one of a handful of finalists, but if you’ve been asked to return for a second round of interviews, that’s an encouraging sign that you’re a serious contender, says Taylor. “They want to clinch the decision by building consensus among managers.”

11. There was a lingering goodbye

If they disliked you as much as you’re worried they did, the hiring manager would probably try to get rid of you as quickly as possible. But if they seem to go on and on, continue asking questions or selling you on the company as you’re saying your goodbyes, you probably made a great impression.

Okay, maybe the hiring manager is just super talkative — but if they linger as they walk with you toward the main lobby or escort you out the door, this could be a very good sign.

Matthew Randall, executive director of the Center for Professional Excellence at York College of Pennsylvania, says: “Typically, interviewers unconsciously do this because they feel comfortable with you being a strong candidate and know that, since this relationship may continue in the future, they want to spend a few more moments to strengthen their professional rapport.”

Are you looking for your next dream job? Contact one of our expert recruiters today! Find the closes CFS location to you here.

Read the original article published on Business Insider.

Construction Staff Accountant – Southeast Houston

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Do you have 2 to 3 years of experience in construction or job cost accounting? Are you looking for a growing company and ready to expand your skill set? Would you like to work on the Southeast side of Houston? Well then email me to find out more about the Construction Accountant role I am currently trying to fill!!!!

My email is dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Requirements:

  • Accounting Degree
  • Job Cost / Project Cost / WIP or POC experience
  • 1 to 4 years of total Accounting experience

New Openings this week…..

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NEW!!!! 

  • Senior Tax Accountant or Supervisor – Family Office – Downtown
  • Senior Accountant – Small Accounting Team – Fast Paced Environment – Midtown
  • Senior Staff Accountant – GL, Month End – SW Houston
  • Staff Accountant – 0 to 2 years of experience – Downtown
  • Assistant Controller – 5 to 8 years of experience – Small company – Galleria
  • Internal Auditor – Staff or Senior – Galleria

Still HOT!!!!

  • Corporate Director FP&A – Downtown
  • IT Audit Lead – West Houston
  • IT Auditor – Galleria
  • E&P Tax Manager or Director – Downtown
  • Controller – Start Up – Greenway Plaza
  • High Net Wealth Tax Manager – Greenway Plaza
  • Internal Audit Senior – 40% Travel – Downtown

 

 

Senior Staff Accountant – SW Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, analyze and/or review various internal and external financial statements, reports, depreciation schedules, and variance analysis in accordance with GAAP, with a high level of accuracy while ensuring deadlines are met
  • Ensure accurate and timely close process through preparation or review of monthly close schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, etc.
  • Assist in the coordination and completion of annual financial audits and preparation of audit schedules
  • Prepare reconciliations as necessary to ensure the accuracy of the books
  • Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
  • Develop and implement procedures by analyzing current processes and recommending changes; monitor the implementation and maintenance of internal control procedures
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures, including document storage for reports and working papers
  • Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Strong financial background including two or more years of work experience,
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, v-lookups, interest calculations, present value calculations and other advanced formulas

May 2016 Newsletter for Accounting & Finance Professionals in Houston

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May 2016

Industry News and Updates:

Boom or Bust? Neither! The first question I seem to get when I speak to both hiring managers and candidates is: “How is the market doing?” My answer is: It’s not 2014 where every company in Houston seemed to be hiring, but it is also not the 80’s bust either (I personally have only heard stories about this time). Houston has come such a long way and has diversified from being just an oil town since then. We are so much more! Don’t get me wrong there are industries in Houston that are truly hurting, but there are also industries that are doing just fine. The price of oil does impact our economy directly and indirectly, but I am so excited to report that it seems to be ticking up every week. Today the price is around $45 a barrel. Most economist will tell you that we need to get to $60 dollars a barrel and a lot of them have predicted we will hit that number by the end of the year.

It is harder to find a job today and you have to use multiple resources. You cannot simply go online, upload your resume to CareerBuilder and wait for the phone to ring. First, you have to make sure that you have a good resume (there are some links listed below with resume writing tips) and then you have to use great recruiters, your network, LinkedIn, networking functions, ads, niche job boards and yes CareerBuilder. One source is not enough in the present job market. The great news is that our unemployment rate is still below 5%; which technically speaking, means that we are at full employment. As you know, I always like to see the bright side of things!

See you again in July 2016

Local Statistics:

  • National Unemployment Rate: 5.1 (last year 5.6)
  • Houston Unemployment Rate:  4.9 (last year 4.3)
  • Oil Rig Count: 437 (last year 976)  
  • Price of Oil: 45.9 (last year around 55)
  • Industries hiring: Consumer Products / Service related companies, Chemical, Real Estate, Non Profit, Legal, Public Accounting Firms!!!! 
  • Positions in demand: Staff &  Senior Accountants, Tax, Audit, Management level roles in Accounting

Interesting Articles:

Local Searches:

Galleria area:

  • Financial Reporting & Consolidations Senior – must have public – Galleria
  • GL Accountant – 59 & Main
  • Associate Manager / Manager – Professional Services Firm – Consulting on high profile projects – full time role – need at least 2.5 year of public accounting and maybe a splash of industry to qualify
  • Senior Compliance / IT Auditor
  • Senior Federal & State Tax Accountant
  • Payroll Manager with PeopleSoft
  • Senior Internal Auditor – low travel
  • Reduced work week hours: Tax Manager or Supervisor – small public accounting firm
  • Senior Accountant, Great Plains preferred 

North Houston:

  • Senior Accountant – NW Houston
  • Senior Insurance Accountant – NW Houston
  • Staff Auditor – Woodlands
  • Senior Staff Accountant – Woodlands
  • Senior Auditor – Woodlands
  • Junior Property Accountant – Greenspoint
  • Accounting Manager – Real Estate – Woodlands

Downtown/Central:

  • Senior Auditor, Downtown, 40% travel
  • Staff Accountant (big 4) – 2 openings
  • Audit Manager – Non Profit – 10M dollar Budget
  • Tax Staff Accountant – Galleria
  • Senior IT Auditor – Galleria
  • Tax Supervisor – CPA Firm – are you a senior ready for the next step?
  • International Controller
  • Director of FP&A (must have MBA)
  • Treasury Analyst, DT, Must have Big 4 Audit
  • Billing Specialist with Elite

West Houston/Energy Corridor:

  • Accounting Director (public accounting background)
  • Payroll Coordinator – Rosenberg
  • Audit Senior – 70% travel – West

Consulting & Temporary Roles:

  • Accounting Assistant – Hospitality
  • 4 Fixed Asset Accountant – West
  • Interim Controller with Dynamics – West
  • Contracts Analyst – Sugar Land
  • Receptionist, Southeast
  • HR / Recruiter – Non Profit
  • Receptionist – Non Profit

San Antonio Openings:

  • Bank Auditor-Top San Antonio Employer (Up to 122k)
  • Staff Bank Auditor- Top San Antonio Employer(up to75k)
  • Audit- Sox with Exotic Travel (Insurance Industry, up to 75k)
  • Tax Analyst- Federal & State Tax, (Renewable Energy, ~70s)
  • Controller- Implement new policies & procedures (Automotive Industry, 120-150k)

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Controller for Start Up Company Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Our client is bringing their accounting in house. They are currently on QuickBooks.  This is a VERY hands on role until the company starts taking off. They are expecting a huge amount of growth in the next 18 to 24 months. Please email me at dlemaire@cfstaffing.com for more details.


Primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual internal financial reports, including Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements.
  • Prepare scheduled and ad hoc financial reports and analyses for internal and external audiences.
  • Financial Analysis & Monitoring. Develop and maintain tools for financial analysis. Keep CFO apprised of existing or developing financial and/or cash flow issues.
  • Accounts Payable – Disbursements. Approve payments, prepare and input AP.
  • Maintain & reconcile cash, balance sheet, and payroll-related accounts monthly and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Responsible for the month-end and year-end G/L close process as well as maintenance of all accounting ledger.
  • Accounts Receivable. Develop receivables policy to keep days receivables to a minimum. Manage preparation of all invoices/billings. Prepare complex billings/invoices. Review and approve invoices in general ledger. Oversee systematic implementation of receivables collection procedures.
  • Cash Receipts. Manage all coding, deposits, data entry, and posting in GL.
  • Develop annual operating and departmental budgets.
  • Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance while paying special attention to the major profit/loss centers in the company.
  • Manage debt balances and ensure proper and timely payments as required, including accrued interest and capital lease accounts.
  • Provide financial perspective and analysis on business decisions including profitability, cost analysis, and cost savings initiatives.
  • Serve as primary liaison for external CPA firm relationship including all financial, tax and consulting matters.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory reporting requirements and guidelines.
  • Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that the company would pass independent audits.

 

Qualifications

  • Accounting Degree
  • 10 to 12 years of  accounting experience
  • Strong experience with QuickBooks and Systems Implementations a plus
  • Expert knowledge of Excel
  • Must be able to work both strategically to develop and manage integration plans as well as tactically to develop routine reports to support business operations
  • Experience with professional services billing procedures strongly preferred
  • Experience with SOC 1 and SOC 2 preferred

December 2015 Newsletter for Accounting Professionals from Diane Delgado LeMaire @ CFS

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December 2015


Industry News and Updates:
Let me just jump right in and address the question that is going through everyone’s mind: What is going on in the Houston job market? I get this one daily and I must admit it is not an easy question to answer. I would like to share some data that I learned about at a recent forum (Bauer College of Business – Institute for Regional Forecasting) I attended and then share my thoughts at the end. The title of the Forum was: Houston’s Job Growth Stumbles As Oil Markets Swoon: Where Now? That doesn’t really set the tone for a positive outlook, does it? Here are some of the highlights:

  1. It’s all about oil! Price is down by 50%. Eventually this trickles down and impacts all sectors; even retail! BUT construction, education, healthcare, and home building are still doing well.
  2. In 2015, we virtually had 0% employment growth in Houston.
  3. This is NOT 1982! But we do have a supply / demand issue and that is what is pushing the price of oil down.
  4. The greatest oil boom is over for now.
  5. The professional and business services sector have not been impacted yet.
  6. One operating rig actually creates 227 jobs (direct and indirect)!!!!!!!
  7. Houston is undergoing a mild recession. Best case scenario we come out in mid-2016, but it looks like 2017 is more likely. Worst case scenario this drags out until 2018.

That is what I learned and here is MY opinion… I think there are many sectors in Houston that will be hiring. Our office is seeing demand in a lot of different industries and at a variety of levels. Is this the summer of 2014? No, and it will not be for a while. The Houston economy goes through business cycles just like everyone else. While most of the US was still in the midst of the Great Recession, Houston was booming. Well, it’s not a BUST for Houston for now, but we will be hurting a little bit in the near future. Companies are going to try and get by with less overhead. They are going to consolidate positions and they are going to have to lay off, unfortunately.  The good news for you is that you are an accountant! There is always a need for accountants!!!!! Also,  Houston is still at a 4.8% unemployment rate (September 4.4, October 4.6). We are still at full employment and there are plenty of people nearing retirement age. The jobs are still out there, however, they are not as easy to find and you may have to be a little bit more flexible with what you are looking for. So, my verdict? I am cautiously optimistic about 2016, but I am really looking forward to 2017!!!!!!

See you again in February 2016!

Local Statistics:

  • National / Houston Unemployment rate: 4.8/4.8
  • Price of Oil:$38ish (last year $75)
  • Oil Rig Count:760 (last year 1925)
  • Industries hiring: Manufacturing, Construction, Consumer Products related companies, Real Estate, Public Accounting Firms!!!!
  • Positions in demand: Tax, Auditors, Financial Analysts, Staff and Senior Accountants

Interesting Articles:

Local Searches:

  • Manager of Statutory Reporting – International
  • Public Accounting: Tax and Audit – All levels!
  • Accounting Supervisor – NW Houston – Lead ready to take on form supervisor title!
  • AR Specialist – 50 to 55K West – non degreed role!
  • Accounting Analyst – Conroe
  • FP&A Manager – SE Houston – MBA A MUST
  • Division Assistant Controller – West – Must have 2 to 4 year of Public Accounting!
  • Accounting Supervisor – NW Houston
  • Inventory and Operations Accounting Director – West
  • Senior Financial Analyst – Salt Lake City, UTAH – right hand person to VP/GM
  • Tax Accountant – West
  • International Tax Accountant – North
  • Financial Analyst – CPA who wants to do finance!
  • Bilingual Auditor!!!!!
  • Senior Auditor for Public Accounting
  • Tax Supervisor – CPA Firm – are you a senior ready for the next step?
  • Financial Analyst – Modeling experience – Senior Role
  • Division Assistant Controller – 3 years of public accounting
  • Senior Accountant – 3 years GL experience – Galleria
  • Division Controller – regional role…work with several locations and report to CFO of Americas…heavy operations focused
  • Sales & Use Tax Analyst
  • Associate Manager / Manager – Professional Services Firm – Consulting on high profile projects – full time role – need at least 2.5 year of public accounting and maybe a splash of industry to qualify! This is for those who want to build a resume that will get them to the next level quickly!
  • ONRR Manager – want to work for one of Houston’s best?
  • Sales & Use Tax Accountant – huge global company!
  • Credit & Collections Manager – Spanish!!!!!
  • Audit Senior – low travel
  • Senior IT Auditor – 2 openings!!!!!
  • Financial Analyst – SALT LAKE CITY – who wants to move to UTAH?

San Antonio Searches:

  • University Controller

 

Diane Delgado LeMaire

Senior Managing Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager

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Happy Friday!!!! Update on Accounting / Finance Openings December 4th

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  • Accounting Analyst – Conroe
  • FP&A Manager – SE Houston – MBA A MUST
  • Division Assistant Controller – West – Must have 2 to 4 year of Public Accounting!
  • Accounting Supervisor – NW Houston 
  • Inventory and Operations Accounting Director – West
  • Senior Financial Analyst – Salt Lake City, UTAH – right hand person to VP/GM
  • Tax Accountant – West
  • Financial Analyst – CPA who wants to do fiance!
  • Bilingual Auditor!!!!!
  • Senior Auditor for Public Accounting
  • Tax Supervisor – CPA Firm – are you a senior ready for the next step?
  • Financial Analyst – Modeling experience – Senior Role
  • Division Controller – regional role…work with several locations and report to CFO of Americas…heavy operations focused
  • Sales & Use Tax Analyst
  • Associate Manager / Manager – Professional Services Firm – Consulting on high profile projects – full time role – need at least 2.5 year of public accounting and maybe a splash of industry to qualify! This is for those who want to build a resume that will get them to the next level quickly!
  • ONRR Manager – want to work for one of Houston’s best?
  • Sales & Use Tax Accountant – huge global company!
  • Credit & Collections Manager – Spanish!!!!!
  • Audit Senior – low travel
  • Senior IT Auditor – 2 openings!!!!!

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Hot Accounting & Finance Job Openings Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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  • Director of Inventory Accounting – Manufacturing / Distribution Background – must love to mentor / train / process improvements
  • Financial Analyst – Modeling experience – Staff Role
  • Senior Financial Analyst – Salt Lake City, UTAH – right hand person to VP/GM
  • Real Estate Accountant – Senior – Work closely with Operations!
  • Accounting Supervisor – SEC
  • Senior Staff Accountant – SEC – 1 year of big 4 or large regional firm exp
  • Bilingual Spanish Auditor – travel all over Latin America!!!!!
  • Division Controller – regional role…work with several locations and report to CFO of Americas…heavy operations focused
  • Sales & Use Tax Analyst
  • Public Accounting – I don’t think I have a firm that is not hiring!!!! Ask about who we work with….we only work with the BEST!
  • Associate Manager / Manager – Professional Services Firm – Consulting on high profile projects – full time role – need at least 2.5 year of public accounting and maybe a splash of industry to qualify! This is for those who want to build a resume that will get them to the next level quickly!
  • Financial Analyst – Senior – Modeling experience required (be able to create and maintain!)
  • ONRR Manager – want to work for one of Houston’s best?
  • Sales & Use Tax Accountant – huge global company!
  • Credit & Collections Manager – Spanish!!!!!
  • Audit Senior – low travel
  • Audit Manager – SOX/ Ops Audits / CPA required
  • Senior IT Auditor – 2 openings!!!!!

 

 

 

 

Do you love working with Operations? Check out this Senior Real Estate Accountant role! dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Real Estate Accountant:

  • Monthly close – Perform monthly close of the Company’s real estate entities, including calculating and posting gains on sale of real estate.
  • Financial Modeling & Analysis – Prepare financial models or analyses as needed.
  • Vendor invoices – Provide coding for vendor invoices related to real estate projects or land/easement sales.
  • Partner and Bank Reports – Prepare partner and bank reports as needed.
  • Management Reporter Quarterly Reporting – Prepare quarterly internal financial reports for the Company’s real estate entities.
  • Land/Easement Sales – Assist with items needed for closing of land or easement sales
  • Ad-valorem tax payments – Manage ad-valorem tax master list and ensure prompt payment of all ad-valorem tax invoices.
  • Annual audits – Assist with annual audits.

Compensation and benefits:

  • Base Salary
  • Bonus: 7.5% of Base Salary paid annually
  • 401(k) Plan – Matched 100% up to 8%
  • Company subsidized PPO, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability)
  • Free Covered Parking OR Fully Subsidized Transit

Qualifications:

  • CPA/CPA Candidate with Real Estate Accounting Experience
  • 4 plus years of Audit and / or GL experience

E&P Revenue Accountant – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Responsibilities:

Record revenue, remit royalties and pay taxes for oil/gas sales associated with properties.

Record associated gas balancing entries and reconcile production versus revenue recorded.

Review and process division of interest changes received from Land Administration and if necessary, reverse and rebook revenue associated with such changes.

Monitor and reconcile accounts receivables. Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare accounting entries. Invoice various purchasers for gas sales.

Record Pipeline Imbalances and Cashouts.

Reconcile Intercompany accounts related to assigned properties.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting desired. A business degree in a related field will be considered.

CPA a plus, 2+ years of oil and gas revenue accounting experience required.

Working knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles.

Proficient in MS Excel.

Ability to gather and communicate data logically, accurately, and concisely.

Position requires sound analytical ability.

Must be able to meet rigorous deadlines and work effectively with others.

Must be able to perform most assignments with minimal supervision.

Partnership Tax and International Accounting Director – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Our client is a professional services firm with locations all over the world. They are currently adding a Director to their team. We are looking for someone who maybe got their start in Tax and is now handling international accounting or vice versa. We are also searching for future CFO material. Please email me if you have a CPA and this type of background and are interested in hearing more.

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Brief overview:
• Develop and coordinate all federal, state and international tax policies and procedures
• Engage in review of all non-U.S. tax preparations, prepared both by outside preparers and internally
• Develop and coordinate international accounting and finance process and procedures for our non-U.S. offices
• Supporting the needs of the CFO and department in the performance of special projects and other tasks, as assigned
• Research, analyze, model and evaluate tax impacts on the firm and recommend courses of action

Requirements:
o CPA license and college degree required
o MPA or MBA preferred
o Seasoned accountant with 10 plus years of experience
o Deep knowledge of partnership taxation
o Knowledge of international taxation is a plus
o High level of proficiency in Excel and the rest of Microsoft Office
o Experienced in use of tax research tools

Calling all Financial Analysts – We have 5 openings!!!!! – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Financial Analyst – DT – Oil & Gas – M&A
Financial Analyst – Modeling – FP&A – Galleria
Wealth Analyst – Galleria – CFP required
FP&A Manager – worked directly with CFO – Westchase
Financial Analyst – POC / Project Controls – North Houston
Financial Analyst – Strategic Planning – Greenway Plaza

Email me with any questions.

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

What not to do in the interview via www.careerbuilder.com

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A NEW SURVEY FROM CAREERBUILDER FINDS THAT NEARLY HALF (49 PERCENT) OF EMPLOYERS KNOW WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF AN INTERVIEW WHETHER A CANDIDATE IS A GOOD OR BAD FIT FOR THE POSITION.

In a job interview, there are plenty of ways to prove to a hiring manager that you’re a great fit for the role — highlighting your career wins and achievements, sharing your insights about the industry, aligning yourself with the company’s values and so on. And there are also plenty of ways to prove that this isn’t the job for you.

A new survey from CareerBuilder finds that nearly half (49 percent) of employers know within the first five minutes of an interview whether a candidate is a good or bad fit for the position, and 87 percent know within the first 15 minutes.

In that amount of time, most job seekers and hiring managers have barely gotten through introductions and the prompt, “Tell me about yourself.” So what factors are influencing their decision? In a national survey, more than 2,000 hiring managers and human resources professionals across industries and company sizes shared what mistakes job seekers make in the interview process and the errors that turn them off to a candidate, as well as the most memorable mistakes they’ve seen.

Consider this your list of what not to do in the interview.

Mistakes everybody makes

If you didn’t get called back after the interview, you may know why you weren’t their top pick. However, most of us are left dazed and confused after the experience, not really sure what happened in there.

Unfortunately, hiring managers are more deft during the process and are judging your every move. What are they seeing? According to employers, the top most detrimental blunders candidates make in interviews are often the most common:

Appearing disinterested – 55 percent
Dressing inappropriately – 53 percent
Appearing arrogant – 53 percent
Talking negatively about current or previous employers – 50 percent
Answering a cell phone or texting during the interview – 49 percent
Appearing uninformed about the company or role – 39 percent
Not providing specific examples – 33 percent
Not asking good questions – 32 percent
Providing too much personal information – 20 percent
Asking the hiring manager personal questions – 17 percent

Your body language is also being evaluated by hiring managers. Here are the top mistakes employers reported:

Failure to make eye contact – 70 percent
Failure to smile – 44 percent
Bad posture – 35 percent
Fidgeting too much in one’s seat – 35 percent
Playing with something on the table – 29 percent
Handshake that is too weak – 27 percent
Crossing one’s arms over one’s chest – 24 percent
Playing with one’s hair or touching one’s face – 24 percent
Using too many hand gestures – 10 percent
Handshake that is too strong – 5 percent

Mistakes nobody should make

Remember that every interview is a chance to improve and make a great impression. If you’ve made some of the more common mistakes, now’s the time to turn things around and act more professionally in front of potential employers.

However, if you’ve made one of following more memorable mistakes in an interview, here’s a stronger piece of advice: Never do that again.

When asked to share the most outrageous mistakes candidates made during a job interview, employers gave the following real-life examples:

Applicant warned the interviewer that she “took too much valium” and didn’t think her interview was indicative of her personality
Applicant acted out a Star Trek role
Applicant answered a phone call for an interview with a competitor
Applicant arrived in a jogging suit because he was going running after the interview
Applicant asked for a hug
Applicant attempted to secretly record the interview
Applicant brought personal photo albums
Applicant called himself his own personal hero
Applicant checked Facebook during the interview
Applicant crashed her car into the building
Applicant popped out his teeth when discussing dental benefits
Applicant kept her iPod headphones on during the interview
Applicant set fire to the interviewer’s newspaper while reading it when the interviewer said “Impress me”
Applicant said that he questioned his daughter’s paternity
Applicant wanted to know the name and phone number of the receptionist because he really liked her

In the end, know that hiring managers are looking for a new team member and want to find somebody that’s a good fit, and aren’t rooting for you to fail. “Employers want to see confidence and genuine interest in the position. The interview is not only an opportunity to showcase your skills, but also to demonstrate that you’re the type of person people will want to work with,” said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder. “Going over common interview questions, researching the company, and practicing with a friend or family member can help you feel more prepared, give you a boost in confidence, and help calm your nerves.”

© 2014 CareerBuilder, LLC. Original publish date: 01.16.2014