The Houston accounting and finance job market continues to pickup steam, along with oil and gas prices. Area companies are hiring and many of these positions are newly created openings! Please feel free to pass this list along to anyone who would be interested and/or qualified in the March 2011 Job List

1. March 2011 Job List
Oil and Gas Engineers looking for an opportunity to move into
management - A global company looking for upwardly mobile subsea engineers,
5-10 years of engineering experience, to move into a management and financial
rotational program. Learn the financial, audit, and reporting side of the business
to then move into a management role in the upstream divisions. Pay will be in
the range of $125K to $200K.
ASSISTANT TREASURER - Our client is an industry leader in most of its core
markets and has global manufacturing capability. It recently announced
a strategic growth initiative to double its size within the next 5 years and is
actively seeking a qualified Assistant Treasurer to assist with its investment/cash
management objectives. Ideal candidates for this position will possess the
following skill sets: MBA or BBA in Acct. or Fin., a professional certification is
preferred (CPA/CFA/CTP), at least 7+ years of Treasury experience, exposure to
complex treasury items (i.e. investment portfolio, f/x & hedging, debt covenant
compliance). Pays up to $125k
CONTROLLER - Unique company looking for a Controller to join their group.
You will oversee an Assistant Controller and other staff, and report directly to the
President. You will need at least 10 years experience with at least 5 in managing
an accounting department. Implementation of SOX policies and experience in
high-volume cash operations is also preferred. You must have experience in
SEC reporting for a public company. CPA is a must. Good work / life balance,
and you also get discounted admission to entertainment events. Up to $120K +
bonus
TECHNICAL RESEARCH ANALYST - Large Houston based energy company
needs your technical GAAP experience to provide top notch research for
technical accounting issues. Must have a CPA and six plus years of experience.
Big 4 and E & P background is a plus.Company is very profitable and has a
positive work environment with great benefits. To $120k + bonus.
CONTROLLER - Houston based financial services firm needs your CPA,
budgeting, and people skills to run their accounting group. This well established
firm has a great reputation for taking care of their clients and employees. Great
atmosphere and benefits. To $115k + bonus.
TAX MANAGER - Our client is a small sized E&P leader and is known for its
casual yet employee friendly work atmosphere. This Company is currently
seeking a Tax Manager to assist with its South American operations. Ideal for
this position will possess the following skill sets: MBA or BBA in Accounting or
Taxation, at least 8+ years experience, Oil & Gas Industry experience is

2. preferred, CPA is preferred, FAS 109, Fed/State/International Tax, and fluency in
Spanish is a plus! Pays up to $110k.
FINANCE MANAGER (Settlements) - Our client is one of North America’s
largest integrated providers of electricity and natural gas in competitive markets.
The Finance team is currently seeking a SUPERSTAR Finance Manager to
assist with northeast market power settlements. Ideal candidates for this position
will posses the following skill sets: MBA or BBA in Acct., at least 7+ years of
deregulated energy experience (primarily for northeastern markets), CPA or CPA
pursuing, 2+ years of public accounting is a plus, advanced with Excel, SAP and
nMarket system experience is preferred! Pays up to $110K
COMMODITY INVENTORY ACCOUNTANT - Opportunity to join a major player
in a global market. Knowledge of: exchangeswap, LIFO, consolidations,
intercompany accounting, understanding consolidations and eliminations.
Experience of 6 - 12 years in a very complex environment, CPA and/or an
advanced degree a plus. Strong technical accounting knowledge with complex
business transactions. Pays in $90's
SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST - Large international energy company seeks your
seven plus years of experience with strong E & P revenue. Controls, audit and
SAP are strongly preferred. Must be able to travel internationally on a limited
basis. Great exposure to senior management and must have excellent
communication skills. To $90k + bonus.
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR - Our client has been patiently waiting during
busy season and is ready to hire now!!! Join this dynamic audit team for a solid,
stable manufacturing company. Accounting or Internal Audit degree and
CPA are required, as well as 3 to 5 years audit experience with at least 1 year of
in-charge or lead auditor experience. Big 4, MBA or CIA, Public accounting
and/or manufacturing experience, knowledge and prior experience of SAP are all
a plus. Travel is all domestic, 35-40%. 40-45 hour work week, $80K package.
SENIOR AUDITOR - A leader in the oilfield services industry has a need for an
auditor to join their prestigious audit group. The selected individual will spend
18-24 months in this group and then rotate out into an operational role. This is a
great way to get into a great company and learn it from an audit perspective, and
then become a high potential employee within the company. This is a high
profile role. Travel is up to 70%. Great benefits. A CPA, CIA, or CA or progress
toward certification is required. Requires 3-6 years experience in public
accounting. They will sponsor the right candidate. Up to $80K, plus 15% bonus.
SENIOR ANALYST, Hyperion - A major oilfield services company is seeking an
individual with the ability to load data, create hierarchies, and resolve mapping
issues within HFM. This department is integral in getting information that
employees throughout the company rely on to make decisions. This role will lead

3. to analyst role in finance or IT. You will need to have 4-10 years, experience
with Hyperion HFM (DRM would be preferred), and experience with SAP is also
preferred. You must also know Excel well, including macros. Up to $80K
I.T. AUDITOR (position located in Dubai) - A large, international oilfield
services company needs an IT Auditor in Dubai. This company will provide
housing and the travel is expected to be around 40%. They need someone who
has general IT Audit experience, SOX controls, SOD, etc. After this assignment,
you may rotate out into an IT or Finance role depending on your background and
experience. A CPA, CIA, CA, or CISA or progress toward certification is
required. Public accounting experience is preferred. The right candidate will
also have experience in a public company in an IT Audit capacity. They will
sponsor the right candidate. Up to $80K + 20% bonus
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - Prestigious global investment firm seeks an
individual to join their Energy Markets Team. This role falls in the back-office
accounting function, so experience with accounting for energy commodities
trading is required. Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing trading
environment is a must. CPA or parts passed is a plus. Great team environment
and boss! Gorgeous offices, reasonable hours. To $85k + bonus.
SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST (San Antonio) - Aggressive new management in a
$4B division looking for sharp, promotable professionals with 5-10 years of
experience in large, complex, fast paced companies. Responsible for budgeting,
forecasting, understanding risk, variance analysis, internal reporting. Must show
progression within prior employers. Company has good family values and pays
to $80k.
FINANCIAL ANALYST - E&P company is seeking a highly motivated
professional to join their team. Very sharp boss and colleagues! This is a true
finance role, but the successful candidate will also have a working knowledge of
the accounting mechanics of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash
Flow Statement. Must have strong Excel experience and enjoy working in Excel
at an advanced level. This role also assists in maintaining their reporting system
which is similar to Hyperion. A strong desire to work with and experience with a
reporting system similar to Hyperion is required. Comp to $75k + Bonus +
incredible benefits (including free healthcare for family and generous employer
401k contribution)
FINANCIAL ANALYST (Retail Portfolio Performance) - Our client is one of
North America’s largest integrated providers of electricity and natural gas in
competitive markets. The Finance team is seeking a high performing analyst to
act as a liaison between the Retail Portfolio and Midstream/Trading Groups.
Ideal candidates for this position will posses the following skill sets: MBA or BBA
in Acct. or Fin., at least 3+ years of work experience, a background in public
accounting is plus, very strong Financial Analysis skill sets (forecasting, ratio

4. analysis, KPI’s, etc), excellent communication skills are a MUST! Pays up to
$75k
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - Growing, privately held firm on the East Side of town
is seeking a Senior Accountant. Strong GAAP, monthly close, consolidations
(company has over 20 entities that are consolidated into the financials) as well as
reconciliations (50+ bank accounts) is required. Great work/life balance with
flexible start time and reasonable hours. Comp to $75k, no bonus.
SENIOR ANALYST - High-end, privately held E&P company seeks a Financial
Analyst to join their Corporate Finance team. Strong analysis, Excel, Powerpoint,
and experience in Energy/Oil & Gas are required. Comp to $65k + generous
bonus, up to 40%.
EXTERNAL REPORTING ANALYST - Privately held E&P company seeks a
professional to join their team. Two to four years experience, strong technical
accounting skills (SEC). Must be CPA-eligible with the intention towards testing
immediately. CPA or parts passed highly preferred. Awesome, collegiate
atmosphere. Incredible bonus structure and 5 year incentive plan! Comp to $60k
base + generous bonus, up to 40%.