<p>Follow Shad On LinkedIN at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> West Houston, TX (Hybrid)</p><p> 💼 <strong>Compensation:</strong> Base Salary 💰 + Bonus Potential 🎯 + Full Benefits 🏥</p><p> 🤝 <strong>Engagement:</strong> Working with <strong>Robert Half</strong> on behalf of a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> 💼</p><p> 👥 <strong>Team:</strong> Dynamic Leadership 🌟 | Collaborative Culture 🤝</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔍 About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> to hire an <strong>inquisitive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and <strong>strategic thought leader</strong> for a key procurement analytics role. If you love turning data into actionable insights and influencing high-impact decisions, this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📊 Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>📈 Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance).</li><li>🔎 Analyze spend data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities across suppliers and dealerships.</li><li>🤝 Collaborate with sourcing teams and managers to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>💡 Translate data into actionable recommendations for sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.</li><li>🧹 Lead data cleansing, enrichment, and classification efforts.</li><li>🛠️ Implement and manage analytics platforms (Power BI, Qlik).</li><li>🤖 Utilize AI-driven tools to enhance procurement insights.</li><li>⚠️ Support supplier segmentation and risk analysis using internal/external data.</li><li>🔗 Partner with IT and Finance to ensure system integration and data alignment.</li><li>🧠 Present findings to senior leadership to guide decision-making.</li><li>📚 Stay current on procurement analytics trends and digital transformation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🎓 Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Capabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>🗣️ Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentations.</li><li>🤝 Strong collaboration skills across global, cross-functional teams.</li><li>🚀 Initiative and ownership of complex projects.</li><li>📊 Business acumen and technical rigor.</li><li>💪 Self-motivated and results-driven.</li></ul><p><strong>Education & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.</li><li>📅 5–7 years of experience in procurement data analytics.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>📊 Advanced Excel: VLOOKUP/XLLOOKUP, Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas.</li><li>🧮 Strong ad hoc analysis and data manipulation skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For Confidential Consideration e-mail Shad at [email protected]</p>
<p>New role based in far Northeast Houston with a privately held construction company.</p><p>The Controller will oversee all financial and accounting operations and will be responsible for managing the month-end close process, ensuring accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting, and maintaining compliance with bank debt reporting and covenant requirements. </p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will bring deep accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to financial management in a construction environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee all aspects of WIP accounting, including job cost tracking, revenue recognition, and forecasting.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage bank reporting requirements, including covenant compliance and debt schedules.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and operations to ensure accurate job costing and forecasting.</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Implement and maintain accounting systems and software relevant to the construction industry.</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information please share your resume for immediate consideration.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Assistant to support the smooth execution of an event in Houston, Texas. In this contract role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring a seamless experience for attendees by managing registration, addressing questions, and handling event-related tasks. This position requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome attendees and guide them through the registration process efficiently.</p><p>• Utilize an iPad to check in guests by entering their last name and printing their badges.</p><p>• Address inquiries from event participants and provide clear and helpful responses.</p><p>• Ensure the registration desk operates smoothly during peak times with a high volume of attendees.</p><p>• Maintain an attentive demeanor and provide exceptional customer service throughout the event.</p><p>• Collaborate with event staff to ensure a positive experience for all participants.</p><p>• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Follow the event's protocols and procedures for registration and attendee management.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Investor Relations Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for an individual with strong financial acumen and excellent communication skills, eager to contribute to investor engagement and corporate reporting. As part of the team, you will play a key role in preparing presentations, crafting investor communications, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Investor Relations Analyst Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Develop and deliver presentations for shareholders, analysts, and investment groups to effectively communicate company performance and strategy.</p><p>• Build and nurture relationships with sell-side and buy-side analysts, providing timely and accurate responses to inquiries.</p><p>• Collaborate on the creation of investor communication materials, including conference call scripts, press releases, regulatory filings, and website content.</p><p>• Prepare and manage internal reporting for senior leadership and Boards of Directors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Analyze shareholder activity and peer trends to support targeted shareholder engagement initiatives.</p><p>• Design and update communication tools, such as websites, to ensure the dissemination of accurate and timely information.</p><p>• Work with finance teams to analyze financial results and compile key statistics for earnings announcements and investor discussions.</p><p>• Coordinate the marketing calendar, including conferences, roadshows, and corporate visits, to optimize investor outreach.</p><p>• Ensure compliance in all communications with the investment community, including press releases and social media updates.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing and negotiating construction-related agreements, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in contract management and excellent communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, including master service agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, and vendor agreements.<br>• Ensure all contract terms align with company policies, industry standards, and risk tolerance.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams such as project management, procurement, legal, and operations to address contractual needs.<br>• Identify potential risks in agreements and propose actionable solutions to minimize exposure.<br>• Manage the contract lifecycle, including tracking status, obligations, and renewals.<br>• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.<br>• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties to support business objectives.<br>• Provide guidance on contract-related matters to ensure smooth execution of agreements.
<p>Follow Shad's Video format on #chalkboardtalk on LinkedIn. Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with a client that has multiple interests and ventures. </p><p><br></p><p>🧾 Accounting Manager – Sports & Fitness Industry</p><p><br></p><p>🏋️♂️ A dynamic company with athletic and sports clubs across the Houston area is teaming up with <strong>Robert Half</strong> to find a talented <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead a small, high-performing team. If you're passionate about numbers and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, this could be your next big win!</p><p>🎯 What You’ll Do:</p><ul><li>👥 Lead and mentor a small accounting team</li><li>📊 Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>🏢 Manage accounting across multiple locations and revenue streams</li><li>🔍 Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls</li><li>🤝 Collaborate with a supportive and empowering leadership team</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💰 What You Get:</p><ul><li>💵 Competitive base salary</li><li>🎯 Bonus potential</li><li>🏥 Full benefits package</li><li>🏠 Light hybrid work flexibility</li><li>🙌 Supportive leadership and team culture</li></ul>
<p>Our client, north of Houston, is looking for a Payroll Administrator. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage high-volume payroll operations for over 1,000 employees while ensuring accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in handling garnishments, employment verifications, and unemployment claims, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll for a large workforce of 1,000+ employees with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Manage garnishments, ensuring proper deductions and compliance with applicable laws.</p><p>• Handle employment verifications and respond to unemployment claims promptly and efficiently.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel functions, including data exporting, sorting, filtering, and formula creation, to streamline payroll processes.</p><p>• Conduct audits to verify payroll data accuracy and identify discrepancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues.</p><p>• Support multi-state payroll processes, ensuring compliance with varying state regulations.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records and documentation for payroll activities.</p><p>• Provide exceptional customer service to employees regarding payroll concerns and inquiries.</p><p>• Assist in benefit-related functions as they pertain to payroll processing.</p>
<p>Our Houston-based IT team is growing! We’re looking for a skilled <strong>Cybersecurity Engineer</strong> to help strengthen our security posture, protect critical systems, and ensure compliance across a dynamic enterprise environment. If you’re passionate about threat prevention, cloud security, and modern defense tools — we’d love to connect.</p><ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain security controls across network, endpoint, and cloud environments.</li><li>Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM and threat intelligence tools.</li><li>Perform vulnerability assessments, patch management, and compliance reviews.</li><li>Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to secure new solutions and configurations.</li><li>Assist in developing security policies, playbooks, and training programs.</li><li>Support audits, risk assessments, and remediation planning.</li></ul>
We are looking for a highly skilled SAP HANA FI/CO Business Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels in solving complex challenges across SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud modules. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing business processes and ensuring seamless system functionality.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and resolve complex issues within SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud modules, ensuring system stability and efficiency.<br>• Configure and customize SAP S/4HANA, including Fiori apps, workflows, and extensions, to meet business needs.<br>• Integrate core SAP modules such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), and Logistics to support end-to-end business processes.<br>• Implement and manage integrations with SAP tools like SuccessFactors and Ariba, as well as third-party systems using APIs and event-driven architectures.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine business processes using SAP Best Practices and embedded analytics.<br>• Lead the deployment of system updates and enhancements, following SAP Activate methodology for smooth transitions.<br>• Develop and deliver user training and documentation, including process flows and configuration guides.<br>• Monitor system performance using SAP Fiori dashboards and analytics, identifying and addressing risks proactively.<br>• Support service projects by optimizing financial tracking and resource allocation using SAP tools.<br>• Stay updated on SAP S/4HANA advancements, recommending innovative solutions to enhance system capabilities.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our team in Houston. In this role, you will design and optimize data pipeline architecture, ensuring the seamless integration and analysis of structured and unstructured data. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions that align with organizational objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric components, including Azure Data Factory, Lakehouse, Data Warehouses, and Dataflows.</p><p>• Implement solutions for extracting, integrating, and processing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.</p><p>• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver tailored solutions.</p><p>• Optimize and troubleshoot data pipelines to ensure high performance and reliability.</p><p>• Apply data governance and security best practices to maintain data integrity and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor and enhance data infrastructure to ensure scalability and availability.</p><p>• Stay informed on advancements in data engineering and Microsoft Fabric technologies to drive innovation.</p><p>• Manage the Data Platform roadmap, including capacity planning, future-proofing, and optimization.</p><p>• Address data quality issues by tracing lineage, implementing cleansing processes, and ensuring consistency.</p><p>• Coordinate with IT Operations and external vendors to resolve production issues and improve platform capabilities.</p>
