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Current Openings September 2012

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  • Revenue Accounting Supervisor – Downtown – Oil and Gas – 110K – offshore experience
  • Revenue Accountant (Senior) – Downtown – Oil and Gas – 80K – offshore experience
  • Internal Audit Director – Galleria – 125K+ – need to have presented to Board before
  • Staff Internal Auditor – Galleria – Oil and Gas – 55-60K(ish) – 20% travel (international)
  • Staff Internal Auditor (x2)- Reliant area – 55-60K – 5% travel (domestic)
  • Senior Auditor – Galleria – Manufacturing – 75K – 50% travel (domestic)
  • Healthcare Analyst – Greenway Plaza – Healthcare – 90K – pharmacy experience?
  • Implementation Manager – Greenway Plaza – Healthcare – 90-120K – need project Mgt experience
  • Sr Accountant/Jr Manager – Downtown – Oil and Gas – 95-110K – consolidations, large co experience
  • Gas Plant Accountant – Downtown – 75K – does acct for plant, creates invoices for gas
  • Staff Accountant (x2) – Katy – to 53K – MUST have Accounting Degree
  • Lease Accounting Manager – West – 100K – mix of fixed assets, systems and lease experience
  • Director of Accounting – West – 125K
  • Controller – Southwest – Manufacturing – 110-135K – MUST have standard costing and manu experience
  • Auditor – West – Oil and Gas – 100-110K – Need Oil and Gas experience, JV audits, SOX, E&P
  • Sales Analyst – Greenway Plaza – Healthcare – 50K – 1 year analysis experience, data-mining
  • AP Manager – Downtown – Oil and Gas – 60-70K – Must be degreed, need O&G or oilfield svcs experience
  • Assistant Controller – Construction – West – to 100K – need homebuilding experience
  • Senior Auditor – Downtown – Oil and Gas – 90K – 8-10 yrs, 20% travel
  • Gas Plant Accountant – West – Oil and Gas – 90K
  • Tax Director – West – Consumer Goods – to 140K – Federal and State

 

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

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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

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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

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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
 
Diane Delgado LeMaire|Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 |713-490-6003 | dcd@fittsroberts.com|

August 2012 Newsletter for Houston Accounting Professionals

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August 2012

Industry News and Updates

Diane – can you believe that Summer is almost over? Right now it seems that most people are focused on last minute vacations, back to school shopping and getting prepared for unbelievable amounts of traffic on the freeways again. I must say, I do love the sunny and warm days of summer, but I am ready for the fall. One of the main reasons for that excitement is not only the change in weather, but the amount of hires that happen in September, October and November. These are typically the busiest months for permanent placements. Contract placements tend to be higher in the summer　months, although there are record numbers of temporary hires happening this year.

So what is new to Houston?　According to the Greater Houston Partnership’s Economy at a Glance, consumer confidence seems to be　improving. Houston enjoyed the highest auto and home sales numbers since 2007 this past month.　　The GHP ties this back to 3 factors which include: job and income growth, as well as the strong performance of the energy industry. They also mentioned that the average annual wage is up $9,100 from 2009. I can tell you first hand that making a move right now does not mean you have to go backwards in salary.　That is not to say that people are not making lateral moves,　but for the most part everyone is seeing an increase in salary. The market is still doing very well in Houston and good talent is getting harder to find. Accountants like yourself will benefit from that today and for years to come!

Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have and stay tuned for the next newsletter in October.

Local Statistics:

  • National / Houston Unemployment rate: 8.4/7.5
  • Price of Oil:$83.13 (last year $95.87)
  • Oil Rig Count:1944 (last year 1900)
  • Industries hiring:
  • Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Oil & Gas Field Services, Retail, Chemicals and Services
  • Positions in demand: Staff Accountants, Auditors, Analysts, Oil　& Gas Accountants,　Operations Accounting　Roles
  • Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government, Financial Services

Local Searches
  • Staff Accountant, Katy, 45 to 55K
  • Tax Staff Accountant, CPA Firm, Galleria, 45 to 55K
  • Internal Auditor, Sugar Land, 60 to 65K – 5% Travel
  • Operations Analyst, Galleria, 75K
  • Internal Auditor, Galleria, 60 to 65K – 20% Travel
  • Accounting Manager, Trading Co, Galleria, 85 to 95K
  • Staff Auditor (Financial & IT), Med Center, 60K
  • AR Analyst, non degreed, South Houston, 35K
  • Sr Accountant, AR, Westchase, 55K
  • Buyer, Planner, NW Houston, Metals exp., 45 to 55K
  • Hyperion / HFM Analst, West, 60K plus 20% bonus
  • Gas Plant Accountant, Westchase & DT, 75 to 100K
  • Treasury / Financial Analyst, Galleria, 100K
  • Cost Analyst, Rosenberg, 75 to 85K
  • FP&A Senior, Woodlands, 100K
  • Sales Analyst (heavy excel), Greenway, 55K
  • Accounting Manager, NW, MFG exp. 80K
  • JIB Manager, DT, 100 to 115
  • Director of Accounting, E&P, 130 to 150K
  • Credit Analyst, DT, 70K
  • Billing Lead, DT, 60K
  • AP Manager, DT 65K
  • Payroll and Payroll Tax Accountants, Galleria, 45 to 65K
  • Pharmacy Analyst – Greenway Plaza, 80 to 90K
  • Internal Audit Manager, Galleria, 90 to 110K
  • Credit & Collections Manager, SE, 90K

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

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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

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

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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

 

CFO San Antonio – Non Profit – 150 to 180K

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CFS has been retained by a local forward thinking organization to identify a strong CFO. This would be a highly visible role not only within the organization, but in the local community.　 The CFO would be a co-leader in the organization working together with the CEO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

　　　　　　 Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans

　　　　　　 Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc

　　　　　　 Oversee the accounting team to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function; supervise the finance team

　　　　　　 Responsible for annual budgeting process and plan.

　　　　　　 Responsible for accuracy of budget including submission from other units

　　　　　　 Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed

　　　　　　 Oversee cash, investment, and asset management

　　　　　　 Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships

　　　　　　 Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets

　　　　　　 Participate in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team

　　　　　　 Oversee the IT Team in identifying opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing and purchasing

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

  • 7-10 years of experience in a senior level leadership position
  • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s and CPA preferred
  • Proven track record of 　successfully growing a company or organization

 

Internal Audit Manager – West Houston – 115K plus bonus – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Together with the IA team, assist the Director and Vice President of Internal Audit in developing a global audit plan using a risk based methodology

 

  • Develop procedures, schedules, priorities, and programs to align Internal Audit objectives and goals with the strategies of the corporation.

 

  • Perform advanced, specialized, and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines.　The position holder is likely to be called upon to be a team member, or team leader, on various operational audits and special projects requiring analytical and risk assessment skills.

 

  • Communicate and present audit results confidently at various levels of the organization (Senior VPs, VPs, Directors, Managers, and Staff).

 

  • Develop and manage risk assessment methodologies, design risk management tools and be responsible for assessing risk factors and identifying high-risk areas within various divisions and companies in the organization.

 

  • Undertake comprehensive planning and risk assessments relating to different audit assignments to ensure the engagement identifies exposures and potential business risks and opportunities.

 

  • Manage / assist / complete 12 – 15 individual Internal Audit assignments per year. This will require a motivated individual who is able to work independently and manage Internal Audit staff, and those from third party organizations, or from groups outside Internal Audit (guest auditors).

 

  • Develop and maintain a risk monitoring system and adjust audit plans to address high-risk areas.

 

  • Provide expertise in auditing and accounting standards and performance criteria, audit requirements, and information technology skills.

 

  • Develop and maintain productive and effective customer and staff relationships.

 

  • Teach, train and mentor internal audit staff and coach staff outside of the Internal Audit department.

 

  • Prepare complex value-adding audit reports in a readable format using advanced writing skills.

 

  • Coordinate the daily activities of the Internal Audit team.

 

  • Use data interrogation and other computer tools to data mine and facilitate audit projects.

 

  • Use project management tools to oversee project progress.

 

  • Identify and communicate changes in professional standards, pronouncements, laws, guidelines and audit requirements.

 

  • Assist in maintaining a control risk self-assessment system to facilitate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002.

 

  • Attend and/or conduct internal meetings and participating in the training of internal auditors.

 

  • Present and/or participate in continuing professional education classes and training courses for Finance staff.

 

  • Ensure that detailed audit work is focused effectively on areas assessed as high risk, thus ensuring maximum payback from the assignment.

 

  • Present audit recommendations clearly and concisely to management and ensure subsequent written audit reports are issued timely.

 

  • Ensure all approved audit recommendations are implemented in accordance with agreed upon action plans.

 

  • Stay abreast of best practices both internally and externally and provide a channel for introducing those practices to the company.

 

  • Be a role model for the company’s values and demonstrate the highest ethical standards.

 

  • Ensure that the Internal Audit intranet web site delivers value-added materials to the organization.

 

  • Other duties as needed.

 

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required

 

  • Must have an active CPA or CIA. CFE or CGAP certification is a plus.

 

  • A minimum of seven (7) years experience in auditing / accounting / finance, including supervisory and project management experience is required.

 

  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years public or industry audit experience.

 

  • Able to travel up to 25% with overnight stays.

 

  • Strong working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is a plus.

 

  • Working knowledge of Governmental contracting regulations and associated reporting requirements is a plus.

 

  • Experience performing investigations is a plus.

 

  • Requires strong verbal and written communication skills including experience presenting audit results to all levels of personnel.

 

  • Must demonstrate ability to influence and educate others including senior management.

 

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

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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

SEC Reporting Manager – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Manager – Financial Reporting

A Fortune 500 company with over $6.0 billion in annual revenues.

Manager of Financial Reporting. The position reports to the Corporate Controller, and is the direct supervisor of the Associate Manager of Financial Reporting.

Description of Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position primarily include:

Ownership and management of the process to prepare quarterly 1934 Act filings (e.g., Form 10-K and 10-Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC);

Creation and maintenance of XBRL documents to be filed with the SEC and related tagging;

Ownership and management of the process to prepare financial statements and other schedules, included in its quarterly earnings release and filed on Form 8-K with the SEC;

Coordination and preparation of various portions of investor presentations;

Interpretation, communication and implementation of new accounting and reporting standards and, as required, drafting response letters to the appropriate authority;

Preparation of monthly financial statements for one of corporate entities, including the preparation or review of various analytical procedures, reconciliations and periodic journal entries (e.g., stock-based compensation, shares outstanding and interest rate swap valuations);

Assistance in the coordination of the 401(K) plan audit and filing of Form 11-K with the SEC;

Preparation of statutory financial statements related to various foreign subsidiaries;

Involvement, as necessary, in any 1933 Act filings (e.g., Forms S-1, S-3 and S-8);

Drafting letters of response to SEC comments on filings, as required;

Coordination with external and internal auditors with regards to review and audit procedures; and

Census and other governmental reporting requirements.

Desired Qualifications

The candidate must be:

A team-first oriented employee;

Detail oriented, with a keen attention to quality control;

Process oriented, with an emphasis on internal controls;

An effective communicator, including the use of both verbal and written forms of communication, able to interact with various groups within the organization (i.e., Tax, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations, etc.); and

Willing and able to work the necessary hours to accomplish all responsibilities, especially during month- and quarter-end close process, within a specific, defined timeline.

The candidate should have, at a minimum:

A Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, or a Finance degree with an accounting emphasis;

Certification as a public accountant;

Seven to ten years of relevant experience in accounting at a large, multi-location corporation and/or public accounting firm;

Experience with both internal and external financial reporting, including filing of SEC documents;

A firm understanding of accounting principles;

Experience effectively managing and developing staff-level accountants;

Proficiency handling multiple, simultaneous projects;

An intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft software products, particularly Excel and v-lookups, as well as a general ledger software package; and

A working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management and other Hyperion software products.

Senior Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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The Senior Accountant fulfills a very integral role of the Company, with responsibilities for the monthly financial Close Process, US GAAP compliance, internal-controls monitoring and compliance and systems management. The position requires a technically-experienced financial professional. The successful candidate will have solid accounting experience, strong leadership skills, prior supervision experience, substantial computer skills, great communication abilities, high ethical integrity and a commitment to teamwork and service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage General Ledger Accounting, including the monthly Close process and related account reconciliations.

 

  • Direct the Company’s accounting software processes, working with IT to manage the use of our Oracle financial systems. Lead current and upcoming system conversions, including conversions related to the financial reporting system.

 

  • Monitor SEC, FASB and related entities for changes impacting accounting and financial reporting. Develop related technical research memorandums and assess the impact on the Company’s financial results and reporting.

 

  • Analyze financial results and provide variance memos/schedules. Develop standard and ad-hoc reports/analyses.

 

  • Assist with the preparation of Company’s internal and external financial reporting.

 

  • Develop and refine the Company’s accounting policies and procedures, with emphasis on best-practices. Actively identify areas for improvements.

 

  • Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance. Ensure all work is appropriately documented and supported.

 

  • Work closely with other Finance areas and throughout the Company to ensure appropriate accounting.

 

  • Coordinate activities of internal and external auditors.

 

  • Train, cross-train and develop accounting staff. Serve as a leader and role model for the department.

 

  • Strive for continuous process improvement within the Finance Department.

 

  • Perform other special projects, as needed.
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Skills Required:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting or finance

 

  • Six to ten years of accounting experience; Public accounting experience a plus

 

  • CPA preferred

 

  • High level of personal and professional integrity

 

  • Prior supervision experience; strong leadership and team building skills

 

  • Strong analytical and organization skills

 

  • Solid computer skills; experience with Oracle Financial Systems and Hyperion a strong plus

 

  • In-depth and broad understanding of all accounting and finance areas

 

Clear and concise communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management verbal and written.

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

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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

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

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

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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

Article: 10 Things to Remove from Your Resume – Don Goodman, Expert Resume Writer, Career Coach and Job Search Strategist.

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Don Goodman, Expert Resume Writer, Career Coach and Job Search Strategist.

20 seconds
That’s the average amount of time that an employer will spend scanning your resume. The phrase “Less is more” has often been used for design purposes, but it can apply just as well to your resume.

The point is to keep only information on your resume that is clear, simple and that supports your brand and message. It’s a balance of having just enough information to draw the interest of an employer, while leaving room for you to further explain during an interview.

The more irrelevant information you add to your resume, the more it dilutes your “key message”. Employers today also look right through fluff words and are rather annoyed by them.

So, you ask, “How can I power up my resume and make sure it contains the precise balance of information?”

Consider the following:

  • Replace the “Objective” statement on your resume with “Professional Profile.”
    1. Employers today are not that interested in what you want. Your opening paragraph needs to be a strong message that summarizes your background and indicates what you are best at. That creates a theme that is then followed by proving that you are great at these things by showcasing supporting accomplishments in each job.
  • Eliminate superfluous, or “fluff” words.
    1. I can’t tell you how many resumes start with “Dynamic visionary…” I call these fluff statements as anyone can make them and they add no real value to your resume. Keep your message on point and stick to the facts. If you want to express these traits, demonstrate it with what you have achieved or accomplished.

 

  • Watch your grammar.
    1. Sentences in resumes are written like headlines and are in the first person. In other words, the statement “I am known for consistently exceeding my sales quotas” becomes “Known for consistently exceeding sales quotas.” Another one of the biggest mistakes when writing a resume is when people mix first person and third person. For example, although “Easily learns new software” sounds right, that is the third-person (“she learns”) and should really be “Easily learn” (“I learn”). Small but important point, as you do want your resume to be grammatically correct.
  • Include one telephone number rather than multiple numbers.
    1. If you must list more than one number, make sure to specify under what conditions the other numbers should be used.

 

  • Do not include discriminating information.
    1. Avoid information that can lead one to discriminate against you, including age, sex, religion, marital status, and ethnicity. This includes the use of photos that should never be on a resume unless your face is an important part of your job (e.g. modeling, TV, etc.). In fact, some employers are forced to ignore your resume if it contains such information because of the chance that they may be accused of discrimination later in the process.

  • Keep information on your education specific to the degree received, major, institution attended, and if appropriate, your GPA.
    1. You do not need to reveal your graduating year, the institution(s) you transferred out of or high school attended.

  • Include only experiences that are relevant to the job.
    1. Employers are not interested in achievements or abilities that are not applicable to the job. If you are in sales and you helped develop an Access database to track supplies, that’s nice, but not relevant. Also be cautious about listing your associations or volunteer work that is irrelevant or may be in conflict with the potential employer.

 

  • Eliminate skills for basic software programs.
    1. Most employers today expect you to be familiar with the basic computer programs.

 

  • Do not include references unless requested.
    1. Employers today expect you to offer references when requested, which is typically during the latter part of the interview process. A top five Peeve of recruiters is seeing “References available upon request” on the resume. Do you really know anyone who would refuse to give references?

  • Maintain a reasonable length for your resume.
    1. If you are a recent graduate, most employers do not expect your resume to be more than one page. However, if you have had considerable professional experience then your resume should be two to three pages. Note the notion all resumes should be one page is not true especially in this market. Resumes need to have enough detail to support your positioning so a two to three page resume is acceptable. I always tell my clients a resume has to have a compelling message and be easy to read, so after you have tightened up your content, format it to have a decent amount of white space.

 

Finding the right balance of information for your resume can make it impactful. It’s not about how long or short your resume is or how many employers you’ve worked for, but finding the right information and words to present it in the best light to demonstrate that you have the specific experiences and skills the employer is seeking.

So, keep in mind the phrase, “Less is more” when creating or updating your resume.

Don Goodman, president of About Jobs, has assisted thousands of people with their career search. A Certified Career Management Coach and Expert Resume Writer, he has been a Featured Keynote Speaker at dozens of Job Fairs, Executive Conferences, and State Agency events and has worked with the Career Placement Services of Johns Hopkins University, Clark University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

 

Senior Auditor – Greenspoint 15% Travel – 70 to 75K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Senior Auditor I

Location:

Greenspoint Area

Reports to:

Director of Internal Audit

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Position requires ability to provide oversight, training and guidance to junior auditors, and directly assist management in the conduct regular and special purpose audits. Position will also require that the associate become a mentor up to three staff auditors. Position requires industry knowledge and the practice of auditing. Also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills for extensive report writing responsibilities.

This position requires approximately 15% travel.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelors degree in Accounting and CPA. Minimum three years working experience in Auditing. Public Accounting experience a plus. Certifications in other related specialties (CFE, CIA, CMA, CISA) highly desirable.

Management reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities set forth herein at any time.

Physical Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office materials and supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Position requires the ability to drive to audit location during the day, and lift audit bag weight.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates should be flexible and able to adapt to the audit approach to each assignment. Good sense of judgment, positive attitude and ability to deal effectively with auditees.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

April Newsletter for Houston Accounting Professionals – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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I hope you’re doing well.　 I wanted to get back in touch and let you know a little about what’s going on the Houston job market these days.　It seems that Houston is doing much better than the data from last year revealed. We actually added 3500 more jobs in 2011 than initially released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At this point Houston has recovered all the jobs lost during the recession. I have also read several articles that reference Houston　having　more demand for Accountants than any other city in the U.S (check out this article: http://wp.me/puDjI-jX　). I can certainly attest to the fact that Q1 was a very busy quarter for us and Q2 is not slowing down. Not only is Houston doing very well, but our other offices across the nation are also experiencing more jobs and a tighter candidate market.　 If you’re considering a move, now’s the time to dust off that old resume and get back in touch. If you’ve got any new updates on your search, I’d love to hear about them!Stay tuned for my next newsletter in June.

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Local Statistics:

  • National / Houston Unemployment rate:　8.9% / 7.2%
  • Houston’s recession officially ended in November　’11 when we recouped all　lost jobs since the peak in December 2008.　 Houston remains the 1st of the nations largest 20 metro areas to emerge.
  • From Feb ’11 to Feb ’12 Houston created 93,400 jobs.　 This represents a 3.7% increase.　 This ranks 1st in Texas metro areas.
  • Trade records abound – for the 6th consecutive month, the Galveston Customs District reports a record value of $269B
  • Auto sales on the rise – Looks like people are spending money on cars again.　 36.8% increase YTD.
  • Foreclosures are down 12.6% YTD
  • Price of Oil:　$103.57 (last year $109.57)
  • Oil Rig Count:1979 (last year 1782)
  • Industries hiring:
  • Services, Exploration & Production, Manufacturing, Service Companies, Oil & Gas Field Services. Healthcare & Hospitality
  • Positions in demand:
  • Senior and Staff Accountants,　Financial Analysts, Internal Auditors, Public Accounting, Operational Accounting Managers, Treasury, International Ta
  • Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government, Real Estate, Financial

Great information about the Houston ACCOUNTING job market…..the talent pool is slowing drying up….

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Houston, You May Have a Problem

The Texas oil-and-gas town tops a new list of U.S. cities where finance organizations may find it difficult to staff up this year.

David McCann

If you’re a CFO in Houston and need to fill out your accounting staff, you may have a problem. Houston is the best city in the country for accounting and finance professionals, from accounts-payable clerks up through senior accounting managers, to find work, because of the plentiful supply of openings and a lack of qualified candidates to fill them.

So says Accounting Principals, a temporary staffing firm, which has released its second-annual study identifying the top cities for such professionals to find work. The firm tracked the orders coming in from its 110-plus U.S. branch locations over the past six months, and added in data from its sister company Parker & Lynch, a finance-executive search firm.

While the national unemployment figure stands at 8.5%, in finance and accounting it’s half that at about 4.2%, says Accounting Principals vice president Mike McNamara. In the cities that were among the 10 where finding such jobs was easiest, the incidence of unemployment in the field was even lower. The squeeze is being felt in markets across the country (see chart).

Houston, which didn’t even make last year’s list of best jobs cities, shot to the top this year based on a sudden boom in the cyclical oil-and-gas industry. That also hoisted Tulsa onto the list. Meanwhile, in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, the staffing and recruiting firms were filling more jobs in the financial-services sector than they had in several years.

The position of Richmond, Virginia, at No. 2 on the list, was something of a puzzle, McNamara admits. There was a noticeable uptick in hiring at the many supply-chain logistics firms located in and around Richmond, a port city that is close to Washington, D.C., and mortgage and loan-processing business was also up in the area. But McNamara says Accounting Principals is still analyzing why Richmond placed where it did.

In Atlanta, No. 5 on the 2012 list, the real estate and hospitality businesses are stronger this year, McNamara says, while unemployment in the accounting and finance field is very low, creating a good market for those who are looking for jobs there.

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

 

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

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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.

Senior Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a general ledger capacity and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.   Strong communications skills and a drive to exceed expectation will be characteristics possessed by the successful candidate.  They will need to have strong Excel skills as well as have worked with an automated ledger application such as Microsoft Dynamics.  Experience with Hyperion Essbase is a plus for this position but not required.

Job Function:

  • Responsible for the mentoring and development of assigned staff in the completion of financial statement review, analysis, account reconciliation, initial and corrective journal entries.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of staff’s assigned tasks.
  • Review completed tasks of assigned staff for accuracy and completeness.  Incorrect or incomplete tasks are to be returned with explanation of deficiency. Documentation of completion of the task and review is to be maintained. 
  • Participate in strategic planning sessions to develop and monitor processes and procedures ensuring timely detection of errors and accuracy of information released.
  • Identify, propose and implement process and or procedure changes to gain efficiencies, strengthen controls, or improve quality of information provided by the department.
  • An assessment of assigned staff member’s areas of opportunity should be completed on a monthly basis and a strategy developed to address those areas. 

 

  • Assign locations to be reviewed in detail during the monthly close process.
  • Supervise staff completion and review of detail location reviews for the monthly close.
  • Review staff journal entries and approve for posting.
  • Prepare reports on the status of account reconciliations identifying proposed adjustments and processing errors.
  • Supervise the completion of and review the following account reconciliations as completed by staff – Inventory, Sales Tax, Prior Owner, Manual Accounts Payable, Manual Accounts Receivable and others.
  • Review inventory reconciliation of physical count to ledger.