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

Posted on May 20, 2013May 20, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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 Newsletter for Accounting Professionals with list of current openings!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

March 2013 Accounting Openings – Staff to Controller – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on March 19, 2013March 19, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

• Financial Analyst – very visible – high growth – Greenspoint
• Financial Analyst – Heavy Modeling – Galleria
• Staff Accountant – Heavy Recs – NW Houston
• Senior Accountant – SEC – Renewable – Southeast
• Accounting Manager – Non Profit – Galleria
• Accounting Manager – Manufacturing – Heavy intercompany – Galleria
• Financial Reporting Specialist – Benefits Accounting – DT
• SEC Accounting – 40 hour work week
• Federal Tax Accountant with Supervisor potential – NW Houston
• Midstream Accountant – DT – 1 to 2 years of gas plant experience
• Gas Plant Processing Specialist – heavy g.p. experience needed
• MMS Supervisor – DT and Sugar Land
• Staff Accountant – Service – SW Houston
• Controller – Service – heavy SEC background needed
• Revenue Supervisor with Enertia exp – West
• Accounting Services Senior Accountant – Heavy special projects – Galleria
• Senior Audit Manager – CPA Firm
• Non profit Audit – CPA Firm
• Tax Manager – International – Galleria
• Internal Auditor – limited travel – SW Houston

Cost & GL Accountant – Sugar Land – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Growing company.

Staff/Senior Accountant

Month end close – including accruals and expenses
Reconciliation – balance sheet
Understand or have knowledge of costing (either standard or average)

Corporate Accounting Manager – Galleria – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on November 27, 2012January 11, 2013 by Dianedelgadolemaire

The corporate accounting manager will effectively manage all general accounting activities for multiple corporate controlled entities under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the month-end close process and supervising the corporate accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis. The position will report to the Assistant Controller and be called on to interact with executive management as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintain policies, procedures and internal controls required to ensure financial statements of corporate companies are prepared timely and in accordance with GAAP.
Maintain procedures to ensure expenditures made by corporate departments are identified and properly accrued each month
Ensure compliance with internal controls
Complete monthly variance analysis of financial statements for all corporate companies
Complete monthly departmental analysis reports comparing actual to budget and prior year actuals
Supervise month-end close and financial statement preparation process
Supervision of accounts payable
Evaluate processes and procedures for improvement and develop recommendations for improvements
Ensure timely reconciliations to supporting ledgers or documentation of all GL account balances
Ensure all bank account balances are properly reconciled on a monthly basis
Ensure information required for entries to be made by subsidiaries is accurate and is provided timely
Identify profit improvement or cost reduction opportunities at corporate
Respond to inquiries made by independent auditors and or Business Compliance department
Provide team assessments to executive management
Develop relationships with all corporate departments and be responsive to their needs
Supervise and review reconciliations for multiple subsidiary accounts to ensure accurate reporting of consolidated financials
Manage annual budgeting process for corporate departments and corporate companies

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
5+ years experience, including audit, supervisory and management experience
Strong understanding & ability to interpret and apply GAAP
Hyperion experience a plus
Public company experience a plus
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain productive working relationships with other employees outside of the department
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment
Consolidation experience a plus
Strong skills in use of complex Excel spreadsheets

Director of Accounting – Houston – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Directs financial accounting activities by performing the following:

Establishes, reviews, implements, and ensures execution of accounting best practices for policies, procedures and controls necessary to mitigate risks, protect company assets, and properly report financial activities.
Utilizes Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) best practice methodologies to implement same in the Accounting department. ???Establishes a roadmap to rollout pertinent parts to other departments based on risk analysis
Utilizes proven experience in managing projects and related project management skills to interact with the special projects team, Accounts Payable, Tax, other department personnel, and other departments to complete projects as needed.
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
Supervises General Accounting operations and teams (General Ledger, Cash Accounting, Sales Audit, Fixed Assets, Projects, Inventory, and Accounts Payable) of the Accounting Department. ???This includes, but is not limited to hiring, evaluating, delivering correctives, and terminating associates.
Ensures integrity, accuracy, completeness and accuracy of records and transactions recorded in the books.
Ensures proper procedures are identified, implemented and executed to record transactions; reconcile accounts; and reconcile sub-ledgers and interfaces.
Supervises preparation and publication of historical financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to Corporate Controller (monthly, quarterly, annually, and any special reports requested).
Assists in identification and implementation of accounting software packages and systems integration, as necessary.
Ensures that Academy is in compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal and generally accepted accounting principles and requirements by studying existing and new legislation. ???Advises management of needed actions.
Coordinates close of books monthly and annually.
Coordinates year-end audit preparation with timely and accurate completion.
Establishes productive relationships with Accounting personnel, CFO departments and other company departments.
Coordinates development of staff for personal and technical skills, including establishing, monitoring and driving to completion goals and career paths.
Exhibits working knowledge of theory and execution of core accounting functions, processes and systems, and the proper interfaces with other departments and systems.
Exhibits expertise in regulatory and compliance areas pertaining to US GAAP, Risk assessment and mitigation through proper Internal Controls, and Financial Reporting.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA required.
- Minimum 8 years relevant business related work experience required
- Consumer products industry and public accounting experience highly preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting regulations and practices preferred.

Director of Tax – Houston – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising operations management on needed actions.
Manages completion of all tax returns.
Coordinates activities of tax advisers, tax preparers and other tax specialists.
Responsible for managing relationships with external auditors, timely execution and resolution of audits.
Assists with the implementation of minor and major corporate strategies, objectives and policies of the Company.
Responsible for recommending and communicating goals and objectives of the department and ensuring completion of those strategic and tactical goals timely, accurately and completely.
Responsible for the hiring, retention and development of all staff personnel in span of control.
Assists with preparation of Company financial statements and tax provision.
Works with the Finance department in the preparation of budgets and long-term forecasts.
Evaluates accounting and internal control processes and offers recommendations for improvement. Implements new processes and systems to improve internal controls and segregation of duties for the company and department.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules

Requirements:

Extensive technical and practical expertise in various areas of corporate taxation (Federal and state), including partnerships and C Corps
Solid knowledge of property taxes, sales tax and various excise taxes
Ability to manage various tax functions
Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices
Strong Excel, Word and Accounting software skill
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA

Credit Manager – Central Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Credit Manager
The Credit Manager will be responsible for credit and collection decisions, monitoring of accounts receivable and notes receivable for all companies, and other related decisions within the financial services division. This hands-on position will use analytical skills in conjunction with customer service and business knowledge to manage credit risk.

Essential Functions of the Job:
o Review credit applications to ensure that information needed to make decisions are included and complete
o Review financial statements to determine credit worthiness and project viability
o Approve or deny credit based on key factors reviewed
o Set customer credit terms
o Monitor the accounts receivable and notes receivable on all companies
o Talk with all new and existing customers regarding their needs for working capital, remodel loans, acquisition loans, etc.
o Assist in ensuring that all loans are properly secured; close on loans
o Maintain confidential or sensitive information
o Call on delinquent accounts and make arrangements to keep account current
o Collect all returned checks on all companies
o Foreclose on loans when necessary
o Manage letters of credit
o Work as liaison with legal to file suit when all collection efforts have failed
o Work independently and have the ability to lead initiatives with coworkers and management
o Prepare for acquisitions, both internal and those of our customers by matching of perspective buyers and sellers of stores following established company guidelines
o Supervises one staff member who handles light level credit review; processes returned checks; maintains reports; light level collections; and general office duties
o Holds decision making authority up to and including stop deliveries, credit limits, collection efforts, etc.
o Other tasks required by manager or business operations

Required:
o 7-10+ years management level experience in credit, collections, and lending
o BA/BS in Business with emphasis in accounting or finance
o Strong knowledge of financial statements and ability to read and interpret the data to determine credit worthiness
o Ability to work directly with business leaders and relate financial analysis to business decision making
o Ability to understand the unique factors beyond the financial statement that must be considered when making credit decisions
o Strong analytical and problem solving skills
o Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
o Strong verbal and written communication skills
o MS Office – Intermediate level

Senior GL Accountant – West Houston – Spanish – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintaining journals and ledgers for specific entities

Preparing monthly journal entries

Departmental expenses analysis and forecasting

Developing resolutions to complex problems that require frequent use of creativity

Use Blackline account reconciliation tool

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.

Master’s degree and CPA are preferred

6 years professional experience in Accounting is required

Additional Competencies:

Experience with Oracle Accounting Systems　and Hyperion is preferred

Big 4 experience is preferred.

Strong excel skills are required.

Candidate must be bi-lingual in English and Spanish. Minimal travel within Latin American is required

Revenue Accounting Supervisor – Downtown – Oil & Gas – 110k – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and develop revenue accounting personnel

Compile and analyze monthly/quarterly reports for oil and gas area level results

Provide monthly/quarterly variance analysis to Management

Supervise the recording monthly oil and gas revenues and all related entries and disbursements for co-owner, royalty and tax obligations; assist as needed

Record, analyze and reconcile monthly revenue accruals; compare to actual results

Perform monthly price and volume field variance analysis

Provide monthly support and analysis for revenue related balance sheet accounts

Review monthly accounts receivable aging; manage collection of accounts

Assist with internal and external audit requests

Assist with development of policies and procedures to support accounting functions

Identify and implement revenue accounting process and system enhancements

Research and resolve revenue accounting issues with partners and internal customers

Assist in providing revenue information for Planning and Reserve Reporting

Understand statutory / regulatory royalty and tax reports, prepare and file such reports and perform related reconciliations

Track wellhead and pipeline gas balancing

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required

CPA, CMA, MBA a plus.

A minimum of eight years experience in all phases of oil and gas accounting. Texas Severance Tax exemptions, MMS and/or CA royalty experience is preferred.

Demonstrated advanced technical skills in oil and gas revenue accounting.

Candidate must be able to translate contractual and operational processes to accounting processes and data file set-ups.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required

Knowledge of Excalibur highly desirable.

Demonstrated skills in developing staff.

Ability to manage conflict and areas of disagreement with owners, staff, agencies and internal resources.

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Provide the timely and accurate recording of revenue for properties owned by the Company through directing the Revenue Accounting process and staff. Interaction with Operations, Marketing, Property Administration and Land personnel to set-up and maintain revenue file data will also be required.

Accounting Manager – Houston – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on September 17, 2012September 17, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Job Description:

Assists Controller with various aspects of managing the department and Financial Accounting objectives.
Hires, trains, coordinates and supervises accounting personnel involved in the preparation of detailed accounting entries and transactions.
Responsible for internal and external reporting, including preparing Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Statements.
Responsible for preparation of reporting for management, special and ad hoc, and assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable.
Ensures appropriate controls exist and are completed to assure the integrity of reported results.
Prepares, reviews, and maintains the appropriate ledgers, ledger entries and reconciliations.
Responsible for analysis of financial data.
Assists with the budget process, including actual verses budget and actual verses actual variance analysis.
Responsible for integrity of results reported and confidentiality thereof.
Keeps abreast of current developments in accounting and the retail industry for financial impact.
Responsible for researching authoritative literature for proper treatment of accounting topics.

Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and accounting software experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Audit Manager Role with a Fast Track to Partner, San Antonio, Texas EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Audit Manager Role with a Fast Track to Partner

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a well established local public accounting firm seeking an Audit Manager to fill a key spot in their Audit department. The firm is looking for this position to help establish a strong commercial audit practice in the San Antonio Market. If you are looking to make a fast track to partner, please send your resume.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Develop and maintain productive relationships with commercial clients throughout the year
Participate in performing audit procedures and establish expectations of product to be delivered
Plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that appropriately addresses risk
Develop a staff , delegate work and conduct performance reviews
Generate new business opportunities in the San Antonio Market.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
Excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction
Possess executive presence – needs to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients
Client development/relationship-building skills
Excellent decision-making skills
Supervise and review work of associates and seniors
Ability to develop and manage teams

EDUCATION:

Four-year degree in Accounting
CPA required

EXPERIENCE:

7-10 years prior work experience

Prior significant supervisory experience

Credit Analyst – Downtown – 60 to 70K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Credit Analyst – $60,000-70,000 + Bonus

Must have Internal credit analysis experience, including country risk, credit risk, evaluations, letter of credit / bonds.
Degreed in Accounting or Finance
International experience a huge plus! Middle East and Latin America

May require some travel, but very limited

dcd@fittsroberts.com

Sales Tax Accountant – NW Houston – email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax return filings

prepare work papers to support quarterly annual public financial reports

prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax prepayments and estimated income tax payments

Analyze the general ledger sales tax payable accounts to be aware of the periodic activity and be able to reconciles to sales tax returns

Reconcile other general ledger accounts as assigned.

Apply for new or renewal sales tax permits

Keep up with changes in sales tax rates

Prepare periodic journal entires

Respond to injuries from taxing jurisdictions

Assist in Audits

Bachelors Degree – Accounting preferred

Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on June 18, 2012June 19, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Our P/E owned client is growing. They are looking for either an Accounting Manager or Assistant controller to join their team. They have almost double in size this year alone and are aggressively going after additional acquisitions. The A.C. will supervise a staff of 5 staff / senior accountants. Other responsibilities include:

Supervise day to day accounting functions
Manage monthly close process
Assist the Controller with consolidating monthly, quarterly and annual report
Assist in managing the annual audit process
Continue Great Plains implementation

Requirements

Accounting degree, CPA highly preferred
Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics experience required
FRX reporting experience preferred
Supervisory experience

Please email your resume to: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Director of Tax – West Houston – 100 to 150K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 25, 2012May 25, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising operations management on needed actions.

Manages completion of all tax returns.

Coordinates activities of tax advisers, tax preparers and other tax specialists.

Responsible for managing relationships with external auditors, timely execution and resolution of audits.

Assists with the implementation of minor and major corporate strategies, objectives and policies of the Company.

Responsible for recommending and communicating goals and objectives of the department and ensuring completion of those strategic and tactical goals timely, accurately and completely.

Responsible for the hiring, retention and development of all staff personnel in span of control.

Assists with preparation of Company financial statements and tax provision.

Works with the Finance department in the preparation of budgets and long-term forecasts.

Evaluates accounting and internal control processes and offers recommendations for improvement. Implements new processes and systems to improve internal controls and segregation of duties for the company and department.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies

Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules

Requirements:

Extensive technical and practical expertise in various areas of corporate taxation (Federal and state), including partnerships and C Corps

Solid knowledge of property taxes, sales tax and various excise taxes

Ability to manage various tax functions

Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices

Strong Excel, Word and Accounting software skill

Bachelors degree in Accounting, CPA

Assistant Controller – South of Sugar Land – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 16, 2012May 16, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Assistant Controller

Maintain general ledger
Responsible for financial statement close each month.
Responsible for financial statement consolidation each month.
Prepare monthly income statement flash.
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports including coordination with operations management.
Review and understand all journal entries made each month including percentage of completion accounting and payroll.
Coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure proper intercompany eliminations.
Coordinate with subsidiary financial leaders to ensure timely monthly consolidation
Forecast SG&A expenses and track versus actual expenses each month.
Assist Senior Financial Analyst in preparing and maintaining corporate cash flow forecast.
Reconcile all specified accounts each month.
Prepare Debt Covenant calculations each quarter.
Prepare and administer weekly wire transfer and ACH transfers.
Develop systems and procedures to better handle department and accounting needs.
Assume additional responsibilities of the Corporate Controller in his absence.

The successful candidate will:　

Have a desire to keep learning and to move up within the organization
Have an undergraduate degree in accounting
Be a self starter
Have strong analytical and PC skills
Possess willingness and experience working across multiple departments including sales, estimating, engineering and project management.

Have leadership qualities that enable the candidate to build rapport inside the department

Gas Plant Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Senior Accountant – Midstream O&G

The Midstream Senior Accountant will be responsible for settling one or more plant or gathering assets in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with company policies using various accounting systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Position requires the ability to work with minimal detailed instruction and oversight. Uses established procedures while performing assigned tasks, but is able to apply judgment in carrying out responsibilities.

Ensures transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies and controls.

Obtains information from internal and external sources to record accounting transactions in the accounting systems and general ledger.

Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of transactions in the systems and general ledger accounts. Applies analytical review to system results top ensure transactions are properly recorded.

Provides monthly variance analysis on responsible assets for management reporting purposes.

Analyzes account balances and margin account activity at month end and prepares supported account reconciliations and margin analysis.

Answers and resolves internal and external customer inquiries, including audit inquiries from outside auditors, Internal Auditing, producer auditors and regulatory agencies.

Files applicable regulatory reports as required by governmental agencies.

Strong understanding of applicable midstream accounting systems, including TIPS and Excel.

Supports projects as requested by management.

Maintains desk procedures to document the mechanics of booking the assigned assets.

Required Skills

Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Proficient in use of Excel.

Experience with Oracle or other comparable ERP system preferred.

Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods.

Must adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior when carrying out job responsibilities.

Highly motivated and team-oriented individual.

Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.

Excellent organization skills.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in accounting, business or finance.

Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a degreed professional.

Prefer minimum of 3 years of midstream industry experience.

Quorum Suite (TIPS, QCM, QDOD) experience preferred.

Strong understanding of GAAP and how it applies to midstream accounting

Senior Auditor – Houston – 15% travel – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

My client is a publicly traded offshore drilling company that does roughly $600M in annual revenue.　 They are looking for an experienced auditor with either public acounting, or a mix of public/offshore drilling industry experience.　 The company is currently experiencing growth, which will this position ample opportunity for career growth. If you’re interested, or know someone who is, email me at dcd@fittsroberts.com

Job Summary:

The Senior Auditor is a member of the corporate internal audit function who is responsible for leading and participating in audits of business and financial operations and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicate timely, clearly, and professionally with company personnel and IA management. Ability to document testing and findings in a way that is clear, concise, based on evidence presented, and within departmental and IIA standards.

Plan and coordinate multiple audits simultaneously, perform risk analysis, and document processes and controls.

Independently research and perform interviews with company personnel to properly create a scope and plan for the project.

Design and perform testing to ensure proper functioning of processes and controls, and conclude on the results.

Request, obtain, and analyze evidential data as a basis for creating an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the processes being reviewed.

Perform testing to ensure proper functioning of processes and controls, and conclude on results via clear written and oral communication within the departmental standards. Identify opportunities for improvement on the operational processes and business cycles audited.

Interact professionally with process owners to ensure that agreement on objectives, issues, and recommendations is achieved and clearly understood.

Ensure use of computer assisted auditing techniques (CATT’s) to maximize audit results.

Assess the completeness, accuracy, validity, effectiveness, and efficiency of the audit work for those audits and auditors for which you are responsible. Provide feedback as needed.

Ability to perform documentation and testing of information systems processes and controls as needed by IA Department.

Monitor progress of self and assigned projects against objectives; complete duties in a timely, complete, accurate, and effective manner. Keep IA management aware of project status and findings.

Maintain a high attention to detail while producing quality work consistent with departmental and IIA standards.

Possess technical skills to perform Oracle inquiries and extractions required for data analysis on projects.

Portray a willingness to help team members when needs arise. Seek out additional job tasks when work is complete.

Performs administrative tasks as assigned.

Provide input for annual risk assessment and planning for the department.

Provide on the job training and guidance to audit team members.

Keep abreast of current internal auditing issues and practices through participating in professional development opportunities, training, professional association memberships and knowledge sharing with peers or colleagues. Use knowledge gained to better IA Department.

　Qualifications:

Must be diligent, hard-working, self motivated, professional, and possess good analytical skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems is preferred.

CPA , CIA, CISA or actively pursing certification is required.

Minimum 3 years public accounting, consulting, or internal auditing experience.

Ability to oversee the work of others, prioritize and assign tasks, provides feedback to improve the professional quality of work performed and outcomes.

Proficiency in process documentation.

Familiarity with COSO, risk assessment, audit program execution, and WP creation is required.

Proficiency with MS Office applications is required.

Ability to professionally handle difficult issues and people is required.

Objectivity, integrity and good professional judgment is required.

Ability to professionally handle sensitive information and the ability to keep things strictly confidential is required.

Ability to travel to foreign locations (apx.15%), some of them challenging is required.

Ability to travel domestically and board a rig or vessel as needed (apx. 10%).

Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing is preferred.

Experience with CATT’s is preferred.

Proficiency with Oracle is preferred.

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