<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities and provide strong financial oversight for our Houston, Texas operations within the energy and natural resources sector. This role will guide planning cycles, oversee close and reporting activities, and deliver meaningful analysis that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to financial controls, operational partnership, and process improvement in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the site’s annual budget development and manage quarterly forecast updates in partnership with local leadership to ensure timely and reliable financial outlooks.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities, including project-related accounting tasks, and produce complete monthly reporting packages for management review.</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate monthly financial results, highlighting revenue movement, margin performance, cost trends, and key expense drivers across the facility.</p><p>• Analyze differences between actual results and budget or forecast assumptions, then present clear findings and practical recommendations to leadership.</p><p>• Maintain and update facility absorption rates in line with established global standards while keeping relevant stakeholders informed of changes.</p><p>• Ensure balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled before each monthly close, with close attention to work-in-progress and accrued or deferred revenue balances.</p><p>• Manage inventory accounting activities, coordinate physical count procedures with operations, and lead reconciliation and excess or obsolete inventory reviews.</p><p>• Review fixed and intangible asset activity for policy compliance, support asset verification counts, and confirm timely capitalization of qualifying purchases.</p><p>• Administer intercompany account reconciliations and confirmations, while also supporting cash forecasting, invoicing accuracy, collection efforts, audit requests, internal control documentation, and ongoing improvement of finance processes and reporting tools.</p>
<p>Our client, a growing and well-established construction company, is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> ready to take the next step in their career. Reporting to the CFO, this role offers the opportunity to own the accounting function, partner with operations, and help drive the financial success of the business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage month-end close and financial reporting</li><li>Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and cash management</li><li>Support job costing, project accounting, and WIP reporting</li><li>Monitor AP, AR, billing, collections, and payroll processes</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis</li><li>Coordinate audit, tax, and compliance activities</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and internal controls</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Step into a Controller role with mentorship from an experienced CFO</li><li>Stable, growing construction organization</li><li>High visibility and direct interaction with leadership</li><li>Opportunity to make an impact and grow your career</li></ul><p><strong>This role would be Ideal for an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accountant with construction experience looking to move into a Controller role.</strong></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for our team in The Woodlands, Texas. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to financial reporting, and the ability to keep month-end activities on track. The selected candidate will oversee critical close processes, maintain accurate financial records, and support sound decision-making through timely reporting and analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and accounting entries are recorded accurately.<br>• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules that reflect the organization’s performance and financial position.<br>• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues promptly.<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activity within QuickBooks and help maintain the integrity of financial data.<br>• Supervise accounting workflows and provide guidance to staff to promote accuracy, consistency, and accountability.<br>• Analyze account activity and reporting trends to support leadership with clear financial insight.<br>• Strengthen internal accounting procedures to improve efficiency and support compliance with company standards.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, answer financial questions, and support operational needs.
<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong></p><p>Growing distribution-focused business is seeking a hands-on <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead day-to-day accounting operations, supervise a small team, and serve as a key business partner to the CFO. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys owning the month-end close process, delivering accurate financial reporting, and providing inventory and operational accounting support. </p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet analyses.</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, costing analysis, and reporting for distribution operations.</li><li>Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting.</li><li>Supervise and develop a team of 2 Accounting Clerks.</li><li>Support year-end audit and external accounting requirements.</li><li>Partner directly with the CFO on financial reporting, analysis, and process improvements.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Why Consider This Opportunity?</u></strong></p><ul><li>Direct exposure to executive leadership and the CFO.</li><li>Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a growing organization.</li><li>Broad accounting leadership role with visibility across operations.</li><li>Stable company with strong culture and long-term career potential.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Billing Specialist to support accurate, timely invoicing for a growing operation in Spring, Texas. This role focuses on preparing and reviewing invoices tied to contracts, purchase orders, and/or Master Service Agreements (MSA) internal customer arrangements while ensuring required backup is complete before billing is finalized. The ideal candidate brings strong billing experience, confidence working in Excel, and the ability to coordinate closely with operations to maintain invoice accuracy across multiple projects and entities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare invoices for contract-based, purchase order, and Master Service Agreement/internal customer billing using information provided by operations teams.</p><p>• Manage billing activity for multiple related business entities, with a high volume of transactions involving affiliated companies.</p><p>• Verify that each invoice includes all required backup materials and aligns with applicable billing terms before submission.</p><p>• Process a mix of straightforward logistics invoices and unit-based billings, such as charges tied to measured quantities or project output.</p><p>• Review billing details for completeness and enter finalized invoice data into the appropriate systems with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Route draft invoices to operations for validation, incorporate corrections when needed, and release approved invoices for distribution.</p><p>• Maintain project billing trackers to monitor amounts billed, prior balances, open receivables, and overall project billing status.</p><p>• Use Excel and system tools to export, organize, and upload billing data, including higher-volume invoice activity processed through integrated platforms.</p><p>• Apply approved cost-plus pricing structures when required and ensure invoices conform to contractual, purchase order, or master agreement terms.</p>
<p>Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to support transportation invoicing operations in Baytown, Texas. This role is ideal for someone with experience in rail, freight, or logistics environments who can manage complex billing activities with accuracy and urgency. The successful candidate will work across operational and financial records to ensure charges are correct, issues are resolved quickly, and invoices are completed on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and issue invoices for rail-related services, including freight movement, storage, demurrage, and other transportation charges.</p><p>• Examine shipment records, pricing terms, contracts, and customer-specific agreements to confirm that billing details are complete and accurate.</p><p>• Research invoice questions, identify the source of discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions for customer disputes in a timely manner.</p><p>• Compare and reconcile billing information across operations, transportation, and accounting platforms to maintain consistent financial records.</p><p>• Partner with operations personnel to verify shipment activity, service details, and applicable charges before finalizing invoices.</p><p>• Track billing schedules and customer submission requirements to ensure invoicing is completed within established deadlines.</p><p>• Produce billing summaries and provide support for month-end close through accurate reporting and documentation.</p><p>• Maintain organized customer account data, rate tables, and billing support files for audit readiness and ongoing accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with outstanding receivables by reviewing open invoice items and responding to customer questions related to payment and charges.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist</strong> to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This position is ideal for someone with strong AR and complex billing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with sales teams, and ensuring billing accuracy and contract compliance.</p><p>This role will be responsible for managing assigned customer contracts, preparing invoices, reviewing billing activity, and serving as a key resource for billing-related questions and contract interpretation.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and process timely and accurate customer invoices.</li><li>Review and audit billing data to ensure invoice accuracy and compliance with customer contracts.</li><li>Analyze contract terms and determine billable versus non-billable items.</li><li>Manage a portfolio of assigned customer accounts and contracts.</li><li>Partner closely with Sales and Operations teams to resolve billing discrepancies and answer contract-related questions.</li><li>Review revenue and contract information prior to invoicing.</li><li>Research and resolve customer billing issues.</li><li>Maintain organized documentation to support invoicing and contract compliance.</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable functions and other special projects as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to support utility billing operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Sugarland, Texas. This role focuses on producing accurate invoices, investigating account issues, and helping maintain reliable billing activity across assigned service areas. The ideal candidate brings strong billing system experience, sound judgment when handling discrepancies, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a service-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage routine and non-routine utility billing activities for assigned districts, ensuring invoices are issued accurately and on schedule.<br>• Examine account irregularities, estimated charges, and billing variances to identify root causes and support timely resolution.<br>• Prepare and apply account corrections, rebills, billing reversals, and additional service-related charges as needed.<br>• Work closely with customer care, field personnel, and technical support teams to address billing concerns and strengthen operational efficiency.<br>• Create, monitor, and follow up on service orders connected to billing inquiries and field-related actions.<br>• Maintain compliance with established rate structures, tariffs, ordinances, and internal billing procedures during daily processing.<br>• Contribute to process improvement efforts and assist with special assignments that support billing accuracy and service quality.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee a high-volume payroll operation supporting a large, multi-state employee population in Houston, Texas. The Payroll Manager role combines hands-on payroll ownership with team leadership, requiring someone who can manage complex pay practices, maintain compliance, and strengthen day-to-day payroll execution. The position is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working across multiple entities, supporting union-related payroll considerations, and improving processes in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for the Payroll Manager position:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 750 employees across multiple states, ensuring timely and accurate weekly processing.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor a distributed team of three payroll staff members, assigning priorities, reviewing output, and promoting consistent service delivery.</p><p>• Manage payroll activities across multiple tax entities, including reconciliations, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation.</p><p>• Administer pay for employees with varied compensation models, including training rates, standard earnings, and other nontraditional pay arrangements.</p><p>• Apply payroll rules tied to union agreements, benefit programs, and pension requirements while maintaining accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Serve as the internal expert on ADP Workforce Now and related payroll processes, resolving issues and guiding effective system usage.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll data transfers between ADP Workforce Now and connected platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to support operational continuity.</p><p>• Assess existing payroll workflows and introduce stronger procedures, documentation, and internal controls to improve reliability and efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide payroll insight, support contract-related interpretation, and bring stability to the payroll function.</p>
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-entity organization based in Houston, Texas. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and serving as the primary owner of payroll administration from onboarding to separation. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in reporting, reconciliations, retirement plan administration, and process oversight within a complex payroll environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the complete bi-weekly payroll cycle for approximately 50 employees across multiple entities, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review and maintain payroll inputs such as time records, compensation updates, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, leave balances, and direct deposit changes.<br>• Administer payroll-related employee transactions including onboarding, separations, pay adjustments, tax updates, and other employee record changes.<br>• Provide governance and oversight for payroll activities handled at the branch level, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to established standards.<br>• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and address payroll practices to reduce risk and maintain proper controls.<br>• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including account reconciliations, W-2 preparation, tax reporting, and setup for the new payroll year.<br>• Reconcile benefit deductions and work with external vendors to resolve discrepancies and support accurate remittance processing.<br>• Support administration of retirement programs, including 401(k) and deferred compensation plans, with attention to deductions, reporting, and compliance requirements.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, perform account reconciliations, and contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvements as business needs evolve.<br>• Handle off-cycle payroll runs, manual payments, and occasional travel requirements as needed to support deadlines and operational priorities.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting activities and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for our Houston, Texas team. This role will lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and provide insight into project costs and performance. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a hands-on approach to month-end close, and the ability to improve processes across a growing finance function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity while resolving issues that could affect reporting integrity.</p><p>• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, ensuring invoices, collections, and vendor payments are processed efficiently and correctly.</p><p>• Manage daily cash activity by tracking incoming and outgoing funds, coordinating approvals, executing payments, and maintaining organized supporting records.</p><p>• Analyze project budgets and spending trends, identify variances, and present practical recommendations to leadership for cost control and planning.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements as well as relevant accounting standards and reporting guidelines.</p><p>• Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and supporting a smooth audit process.</p><p>• Investigate and clear account discrepancies in a timely manner to preserve accurate general ledger balances and reliable financial data.</p><p>• Contribute to the refinement of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation practices to improve consistency, visibility, and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support ongoing finance operational improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead financial operations and strengthen fiscal stewardship for the organization in Houston, Texas. This role oversees core accounting activities, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and grant-related financial coordination while partnering with leadership on planning and decision support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide staff, improve processes, and communicate financial insights clearly to internal and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s accounting framework by managing financial controls, refining procedures, and monitoring revenue activity to support accuracy, compliance, and overall financial health.</p><p>• Produce and review monthly and annual financial deliverables, including statements, reconciliations, payroll-related entries, budget documents, and management reports within established timelines.</p><p>• Lead the annual budget cycle, forecasting efforts, cash planning, and longer-range financial analysis in partnership with executive leadership, department managers, and human resources.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results, investigate variances, identify emerging trends, and present actionable recommendations that help leadership make informed business decisions.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit activity by serving as the main contact for auditors and preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and required financial filings in collaboration with accounting team members.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to prepare financial materials and explain performance trends for board finance and audit committee discussions.</p><p>• Work closely with development and organizational leadership on donation tracking, financial strategy, funding alignment, resource planning, and long-term sustainability initiatives.</p><p>• Oversee payroll-related accounting support, supervise financial system usage and optimization, and help maintain effective processes across accounting operations.</p><p>• Administer the organization’s insurance program by managing renewals, certificates, cost allocations, risk considerations, and vendor communication.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting staff by providing training, performance feedback, coverage support, grant compliance guidance, deadline coordination, and reporting oversight for funded programs.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead the financial operations for a major group within the construction industry. This role plays a critical part in providing strategic financial guidance, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with both internal and external regulations. As a key partner to senior leadership, you will oversee financial planning, reporting, and operational efficiency while driving continuous improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and mentor Finance, Accounting, and Cost teams, fostering growth and high performance.<br>• Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, offering insights to drive business decisions and operational strategy.<br>• Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.<br>• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and profit planning processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Drive efficiency through the enhancement of financial systems, processes, and internal controls.<br>• Collaborate with leadership on new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.<br>• Ensure compliance with bonding, insurance, and regulatory requirements, as well as internal risk management policies.<br>• Optimize cash management processes, including billing, collections, and working capital.<br>• Lead financial risk management efforts by developing and communicating relevant policies and procedures.<br>• Represent the organization in community and industry events, strengthening external relationships.