Industry News and Updates
This has been an interesting start to the 4th quarter of the year. I can’t say that we are super busy on the direct hire side of our business, but we have been very steady. Although year to date, the CFS Houston Team has become one of the top CFS offices for growth! The demand for contract workers is very high. We are seeing this locally in Houston and nationally (40 offices nationwide). I wonder how much of an impact the coming election is having on the types of hires companies are making (temporary vs. permanent) and if we will see the flood gates open after we receive the election results. I guess we will have to wait and see.
I continue to be optimistic about our local economy. Most of the news we see every day about Houston is very positive. We were just recently name the number one city in the US for Manufacturing by Forbes. Just simply drive around town and there seem to be buildings going up every where (especially on the west side of town). Construction is always the last industry to come out of a recession, so I am sure this is just the beginning of what’s to come. According to the GHP Houston added almost 90, 000 jobs by the end of August 2012. We are experiencing one of the fastest growth rates in the nation. Again, very positive news. It is great to live in such a wonderful and prosperous city. Oh, and by the way GO TEXANS! They are having an amazing year and I am certain making a positive impact on our local economy :-). Until next time……
Local Statistics:
National / Houston Unemployment rate: 7.8/6.7
Price of Oil: $95 (last year $95)
Oil Rig Count: 1955 (last year 1835)
Industries hiring: Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Oil & Gas Field Services, Retail, Chemicals and Services, Construction, Manufacturing
Positions in demand: Senior Accountants,Auditors, Financial Analysts
Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government
Openings:
- Credit & Collections Manager, SE, 110 to 120K
- SEC Accountant, Westchase, 1 to 2 year Auditor needed
- Senior Accountant, Westchase, 60K (2 openings)
- Staff Accountant, Galleria, 48K
- Auditor, Galleria, 40% travel 60 to 75K
- Fixed Asset Accounting Manager, DT, 90K
- Bilingual Senior Accountant, DT, 60K
- Controller, Manufacturing, Rosenberg, 130K
- 2 Entry Level Tax Accountants, CPA Firm, Good GPA
- Accounting Manager, Katy, 100K
- Assistant Controller, Rosenberg, 85K
- Audit Senior Manager & Partner, Galleria, DOE
- Tax Senior Manager & Partner, Galleria, DOE
- Payroll Administrator, Woodlands, 50K
- International Tax Staff & Senior, Westchase, 50 to 90K
- Revenue Accounting Supervisor, DT, 115K
- Revenue Senior, DT, 65 to 85K
- Gas Plant Accountant, DT, 85 to 90K
- Staff Accountant, West Houston, Small Company, 60K
- Procurement Rep, 2 to 3 year assignment IRAQ, 100 PLUS
- Tax Staff Accountant, CPA Firm, Galleria, 45 to 55K
- Internal Auditor, Galleria, 60 to 65K – 20% Travel
- Gas Plant Accountant, Westchase & DT, 75 to 100K
- Sales Analyst (heavy excel), Greenway, 55K
- Payroll and Payroll Tax Accountants, Galleria, 45 to 65K
- Pharmacy IT Analyst, Modeling, Data Mining, Greenway Plaza, 80 to 90K
Articles:
Forbes names Houston No. 1 city for manufacturing jobs
http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2012/10/forbes-names-houston-no-1-city-for.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2012-10-12