<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>
<p>Recruiting & Onboarding</p><p>• Support full-cycle recruiting, including posting requisitions, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and assisting with offer preparation.</p><p>• Facilitate new-hire onboarding, including paperwork, orientation, and initial setup, to ensure a smooth start for new employees.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of open positions, candidates, and headcount in partnership with hiring managers.</p><p>Employee Relations & Compliance</p><p>• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues, escalating as appropriate.</p><p>• Support or conduct investigations into employee complaints or policy concerns, maintaining thorough and confidential documentation.</p><p>• Ensure consistent application of company policies and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (EEO, FMLA, ADA, wage and hour, etc.).</p><p>• Partner with managers on performance management, coaching, corrective action, and terminations, ensuring proper documentation.</p><p>Benefits & Leave Administration</p><p>• Support benefits enrollment, changes, and employee questions throughout the year, including open enrollment.</p><p>• Track and administer leaves of absence (FMLA, personal, medical) in coordination with the HR team and benefits providers.</p><p>• Coordinate workers' compensation claims and return-to-work processes as needed.</p><p>Training & Development</p><p>• Coordinate required and elective training programs, tracking completion and maintaining training records.</p><p>• Support onboarding and skills training initiatives in partnership with department managers.</p><p>HR Operations & Reporting</p><p>• Maintain accurate, confidential employee files and HR records in compliance with company policy and legal requirements.</p><p>• Process HR transactions (status changes, promotions, transfers) in the HRIS and ensure data accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare regular reporting on headcount, turnover, and other HR metrics for HR and company leadership.</p><p>• Support the administration and communication of company policies and the employee handbook.</p>
<p>Cindy Bradley at Robert Half is currently recruiting for local client for Tax Manager to join our team in Sugar Land, Texas. This role is ideal for an experienced and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in public accounting and corporate tax compliance. You will be responsible for overseeing tax provisions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to strategic tax planning efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the preparation and review of annual income tax provisions to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Utilize CCH ProSystem Fx and other tools to oversee tax filings and manage reporting processes.</p><p>• Handle corporate tax return preparation and ensure timely submission.</p><p>• Monitor and manage sales tax compliance, including filings and reconciliations.</p><p>• Support entity formation processes and provide guidance on tax implications.</p><p>• Prepare and review partnership tax returns, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.</p><p>• Advise on tax strategies for C Corporations and partnerships to optimize financial outcomes.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to maintain compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address complex tax-related issues.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and training to entry-level staff on tax processes and best practices.</p>
<p>Join a forward-thinking organization and lead the transformation of the Finance function into a digital, data-driven organization. This high-impact role will partner closely with the CFO, Finance Leadership, CIO, CDAO, and HR to drive enterprise-wide finance modernization initiatives.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and execute the Finance Transformation roadmap across Accounting, FP& A, Treasury, Shared Services, Procurement, and Strategic Sourcing.</li><li>Lead business process redesign, automation, AI enablement, and digital finance initiatives.</li><li>Identify and prioritize transformation opportunities, building ROI-driven business cases and measurable value creation.</li><li>Drive adoption of data analytics, AI, automation, reporting, and self-service technologies across Finance.</li><li>Partner with Finance and Technology leaders to define future-state processes, systems, governance, and reporting strategies.</li><li>Establish Finance transformation KPIs, scorecards, and executive-level reporting.</li><li>Champion a citizen developer/citizen coder culture, empowering Finance teams to leverage technology independently.</li><li>Design and implement Finance talent strategies, training programs, and organizational readiness plans for a digitally enabled future.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance Transformation team.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Closing Manager to oversee complex commercial, construction, and real estate loan closings in Houston, Texas. This position leads the full closing lifecycle, coordinates with internal partners and external stakeholders, and ensures each transaction is completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards. The Sr. Closing Manager role also provides leadership to the closing team while promoting a high level of service for both clients and business partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for The Sr. Closing Manager position</p><p>• Direct the closing workflow for a diverse portfolio of commercial, construction, and real estate lending transactions from initial coordination through final funding and booking.</p><p>• Lead closing meetings, manage timelines, and track outstanding requirements to keep transactions moving toward scheduled completion dates.</p><p>• Examine due diligence materials, title-related items, insurance records, and legal documents to confirm alignment with approved credit terms and closing conditions.</p><p>• Oversee the delivery, imaging, and submission of executed loan packages so documentation is complete and transferred for booking without delay.</p><p>• Supervise closing staff by assigning work, coaching performance, and building a collaborative team environment that supports complex loan activity.</p><p>• Provide training, ongoing feedback, and developmental support to strengthen technical knowledge and execution quality across the department.</p><p>• Enforce documentation standards by reviewing files for compliance with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and investor guidelines.</p><p>• Prepare organized loan files for internal reviews, external audits, and examinations, and address documentation issues before they become larger risks.</p><p>• Work closely with lending, credit, legal, operations, servicing, title, escrow, and insurance contacts to resolve obstacles and maintain progress on active closings.</p><p>• Identify transaction risks early, escalate concerns when needed, and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and client experience.</p>
<p>Our client in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and tech-savvy Senior Operations Specialist to support senior leadership and help drive operational efficiency across a fast-paced business environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on managing complex projects, coordinating multiple moving parts, and supporting critical business functions with precision and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Operations Specialist will play a key role in administrative operations, workforce coordination, project support, documentation management, and communication across teams. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who can anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and remain composed in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Provide high-level operational and administrative support to senior leaders, managers, and cross-functional teams</p><p>Coordinate day-to-day operational activities, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and priorities are met</p><p>Prepare and manage business documents, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and client-facing communications</p><p>Support project coordination efforts involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and shifting priorities</p><p>Assist with workforce coordination, scheduling, onboarding support, and documentation management</p><p>Track operational processes and help improve workflow efficiency</p><p>Manage complex assignments with a high degree of accuracy, urgency, and follow-through</p><p>Communicate effectively with internal teams, leadership, clients, and external partners</p><p>Anticipate needs, identify issues proactively, and recommend practical solutions</p><p>Support business needs outside of standard working hours on occasion, as required</p><p>Travel up to 40% based on business and project demands</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a high-performing organization located in the Galleria area of Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist / HR Business Partner to join their team. This role is ideal for a proactive, solutions-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable handling both strategic and routine HR responsibilities, and has a strong foundation in employee relations and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is a high performer who can effectively support a workforce of approximately 350 employees across multiple locations and bring strong business partnership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to the role.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Provide day-to-day HR support to leaders and employees across multiple locations</p><p>Manage and resolve employee relations issues with professionalism and sound judgment</p><p>Administer and support leave programs, including FMLA</p><p>Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and labor regulations</p><p>Partner with leadership on HR initiatives, employee support, and organizational needs</p><p>Assist with HR reporting, documentation, audits, and process improvement efforts</p><p>Support employee engagement initiatives, training coordination, and other HR programs</p><p>Handle a mix of strategic and routine HR tasks with accuracy and urgency</p><p>Travel quarterly to support 5 multi-state locations, including occasional 2-night overnight travel and possible last-minute travel when needed</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is hiring a bilingual Customer Service Manager to guide a customer support team serving transportation and warehousing operations in Baytown, Texas. This role blends team leadership, service excellence, and process oversight to ensure customers receive timely, accurate communication across shipping, inbound, export, and warehouse activity. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in logistics-focused customer service, communicates effectively in English and Spanish, and is skilled at improving workflows while supporting daily operational demands. Experience working with rail transportation, domestic shipping, exports, or inbound logistics preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for the Bilingual Customer Service Manager</p><p>• Direct and mentor customer service staff, coordinators, and team leads to build a high-performing, service-focused department.</p><p>• Manage day-to-day customer support activity, ensuring questions, requests, and service concerns are addressed quickly and thoroughly.</p><p>• Handle complex or escalated customer matters and work across departments to reach effective resolutions.</p><p>• Coordinate closely with warehouse, transportation, and operations teams to support order accuracy, shipment flow, and consistent customer updates.</p><p>• Support logistics activity tied to rail movements, domestic inbound freight, export shipments, and other transportation-related services.</p><p>• Evaluate existing procedures, refine standard operating practices, and introduce improvements that strengthen consistency and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead team meetings, coaching sessions, and training efforts to encourage accountability, development, and engagement.</p><p>• Perform internal compliance reviews to confirm adherence to company policies, service expectations, and operational procedures.</p><p>• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new employees to support team growth and continuity.</p><p>• Review billing questions, invoicing concerns, performance metrics, and system or automation improvement opportunities with cross-functional partners.</p>
<p>The HR & Payroll Assistant Bilingual English and Spanish supports day-to-day human resources and payroll operations, ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and a positive employee experience. This role partners closely with HR leadership and payroll to assist with recruitment coordination, employee onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, and multi-state payroll processing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, bilingual in English and Spanish, and must be experienced with ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities for the </strong>The HR & Payroll Assistant Bilingual English and Spanish</p><p><strong>Payroll & HR Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with <strong>bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll processing</strong> using <strong>ADP Workforce Now (WFN)</strong>, including multi-state payroll compliance.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, garnishments, deductions, and timekeeping entries.</li><li>Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and pay discrepancies.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits & Open Enrollment</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with <strong>benefits administration</strong>, including new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations.</li><li>Support <strong>annual open enrollment</strong>, including employee communication, data entry, and coordination with benefits providers.</li><li>Maintain benefits records and ensure accuracy in HRIS systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Recruiting & Onboarding Support</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Coordinate interviews</strong> with hiring managers and candidates, including scheduling and follow-up communication.</li><li>Assist with job postings, applicant tracking, and candidate correspondence.</li><li>Support onboarding processes, including new hire orientation, system access, and document collection.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Employee Documentation</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure <strong>employment document compliance</strong>, including <strong>I-9s, E-Verify, personnel files, and record retention</strong>.</li><li>Coordinate and track <strong>background checks and drug testing</strong> for pre-employment and as required.</li><li>Maintain confidential employee records in compliance with company policy and employment laws.</li></ul><p><strong>General HR Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with employee relations matters by preparing documentation and reports as needed.</li><li>Support HR projects, audits, reporting, and process improvements.</li><li>Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned, including training coordination, policy administration, and internal communications.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an HR Generalist to support both people operations and payroll activities for a transport-focused organization in South Houston, Texas. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong employee support skills with practical experience managing payroll across multiple states. The role will contribute to a positive employee experience while helping maintain compliant, organized, and efficient HR processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule, using HRIS tools to validate hours, earnings, deductions, tax withholding, and other payroll inputs.</p><p>• Maintain payroll and personnel documentation with a high degree of accuracy while supporting compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.</p><p>• Serve as a resource for employees and managers by addressing routine HR questions, supporting policy interpretation, and helping resolve day-to-day workplace matters.</p><p>• Coordinate the full onboarding experience for new employees, including required documentation, system access setup, and orientation planning.</p><p>• Lead orientation and introductory training sessions to help employees integrate smoothly into the organization.</p><p>• Support benefits-related activities, employee job status updates, and separation processes while ensuring records remain current.</p><p>• Organize and safeguard employee files and HR data, handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.</p><p>• Assist with audits, reporting requests, and special HR or payroll initiatives as business needs evolve.</p>
We are looking for a Compliance Director to oversee and manage regulatory compliance within a fast-paced auto lending company in Houston, Texas. This position requires a strategic thinker who can ensure adherence to state and federal laws while identifying and mitigating risks associated with consumer financing. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in developing policies, conducting audits, and maintaining the company's compliance framework.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and implement regulations such as the Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act to maintain legal compliance.<br>• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks related to auto lending practices, including proper handling of product cancellations and refunds.<br>• Develop, update, and enforce internal policies and procedures to align with current regulatory requirements.<br>• Provide training to staff members on compliance protocols to ensure consistent understanding and application across the organization.<br>• Conduct thorough audits to verify adherence to established standards and identify areas for improvement.<br>• Oversee credit reporting controls and ensure accurate reporting to credit bureaus.<br>• Prepare detailed reports on compliance risks and present findings to senior management or the board of directors.<br>• Collaborate with various departments to ensure fair lending practices and consumer protection measures are consistently upheld.<br>• Stay informed on changes to laws and regulations affecting the auto finance industry and implement necessary updates to company processes.
<p>Our client is hiring an Assistant Credit Manager to join their team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor credit and accounts receivable performance, taking appropriate action to support timely collections and promote best practices.</li><li>Track team performance against key metrics such as DSO, and provide analysis on fluctuations in metrics, portfolio aging, and accounts receivable balances.</li><li>Identify collection issues and order validation exceptions requiring escalation, and proactively resolve concerns such as past-due balances, exceeded credit limits, and master data discrepancies by collaborating with customers, operations, and sales teams.</li><li>Oversee customer credit lines, collections activity, and account balances to ensure adherence to established credit limits and payment terms while minimizing credit risk exposure.</li><li>Support customer negotiations involving severely aged balances to maximize collections and reduce bad debt risk.</li><li>Review and recommend bad debt write-off amounts for the allowance for doubtful accounts reserve.</li><li>Extend credit to customers within the approved authority limits and approve credit inquiries.</li><li>Identify the root causes of delinquency and lead action plans to drive end-to-end resolution.</li><li>Communicate employee training needs and partner with the process lead to coordinate training plans.</li><li>Act as the direct backup for other credit managers within the department.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience required, including credit and collections management experience within a large public and/or global organization, with a demonstrated history of increasing responsibility, accountability, and leadership.</li><li>Strong experience with summary, consignment, and ERS invoicing, with an emphasis on supply chain customer payment processes.</li><li>3–5 years of experience with electronic billing platforms such as ADP, Oildex, and EDI.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and Power Query.</li><li>Advanced analytical and risk assessment capabilities, including strong financial statement analysis skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects while exercising sound business judgment.</li><li>Critical thinker with a strong ability to perform root cause analysis.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of credit assessment tools such as D& B, Get Paid, High Radius, and Experian.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Ability to travel to customer or field locations as needed to conduct account reviews alongside credit specialists or sales teams.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Contracts Administrator to support commercial contracting and trade administration activities for a Contract position in Houston, Texas. This role is suited to someone who can manage detailed transactional work, maintain contract records with precision, and coordinate closely with cross-functional teams in the Energy/Natural Resources sector. The ideal candidate will bring strong judgment, accuracy, and follow-through while helping improve processes and uphold compliance across the full contract lifecycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record refined product trade activity and subsequent revisions promptly and accurately within designated systems, including handling more involved transactions with limited oversight.<br>• Prepare, distribute, and monitor contract confirmations to ensure timely documentation of commercial agreements.<br>• Evaluate incoming third-party confirmations, identify inconsistencies, and resolve exceptions independently with appropriate stakeholders.<br>• Establish and maintain contract records and supporting data across multiple business platforms, ensuring information remains current and aligned.<br>• Oversee the contract repository by tracking milestones, renewal points, and other critical deadlines throughout each agreement.<br>• Coordinate the end-to-end contract process from internal routing through final execution while ensuring approvals follow authorized signatory requirements.<br>• Drive initiatives that strengthen operational performance through better workflows, automation opportunities, and improved documentation practices.<br>• Work across business groups and partner with Accounting during month-end activities, including compiling and validating close-related support.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance to colleagues, assist with issue resolution, and support team coverage and cross-training as needed.<br>• Maintain adherence to organizational and regulatory standards while supporting integration efforts and consistent process execution across functions.