We are looking for a strategic product leader to guide the development and expansion of an enterprise AI and automation capability in Houston, Texas. This role will shape the roadmap for agentic AI solutions, align stakeholders across business and technology teams, and turn promising concepts into scalable services with clear operational value. The ideal candidate brings strong product management discipline, a practical understanding of AI technologies, and the ability to balance innovation with governance, quality, and responsible deployment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive the vision, roadmap, and service strategy for enterprise agentic AI and automation offerings across the organization.<br>• Partner with executive stakeholders, technical architects, security leaders, data governance teams, and delivery groups to uncover priority opportunities and define business value.<br>• Evaluate, rank, and manage a portfolio of AI agent and automation initiatives based on feasibility, impact, risk, and strategic alignment.<br>• Lead product efforts from discovery through launch, ensuring pilots are translated into production-ready solutions with measurable outcomes.<br>• Establish operating standards for solution design, validation, release management, monitoring, and ongoing support to enable consistent delivery at scale.<br>• Promote responsible AI practices by embedding compliance, trust, security, and governance considerations into product planning and execution.<br>• Facilitate agile product management processes, including backlog refinement, prioritization, and cross-functional coordination to keep initiatives moving effectively.<br>• Track performance indicators and adoption metrics to continuously improve product offerings and demonstrate business results.
<p>Our client, a well-established organization located in <strong>Downtown Houston</strong>, is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Category Manager</strong> to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic procurement and supply chain professional who brings deep category management expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and a passion for driving sourcing excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for leading category strategy, strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and procurement optimization efforts across key spend areas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing, along with the ability to leverage data and reporting tools to support business decisions and improve performance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute category management and strategic sourcing strategies</li><li>Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and vendor performance initiatives</li><li>Analyze spend data and procurement trends to identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives</li><li>Build reporting tools, dashboards, and insights to support procurement decision-making</li><li>Drive process improvements across procurement and purchasing operations</li><li>Support procure-to-pay (P2P) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to oversee manufacturing cost accounting and strengthen financial insight across operations in Houston, Texas. This position plays a central role in managing product costing, inventory accuracy, and performance analysis while partnering with plant and supply chain leaders to improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, practical experience in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to turn financial data into actionable recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the cost accounting function for manufacturing operations, including maintenance and oversight of standard costing methodologies.<br>• Review production-related variances across materials, labor, overhead, and waste, and communicate key drivers and corrective actions to business partners.<br>• Manage inventory accounting activities, including valuation reviews, reserve assessments, and analysis of aging or slow-moving stock.<br>• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and site leadership to improve cost visibility, support margin performance, and guide operational decisions.<br>• Build financial models and conduct cost studies that support pricing strategies, planning, and broader business analysis.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities through journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.<br>• Assist with technical accounting needs such as percentage-of-completion calculations when applicable and ensure alignment with company accounting policies.<br>• Support audits and internal control activities by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and strengthening inventory and manufacturing accounting processes.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automate recurring tasks, and support system upgrades or enhancements that increase accuracy and efficiency.
<p>Our client, a growing manufacturing organization in Houston, is seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> to support plant operations through detailed cost analysis, inventory management, budgeting, and financial reporting. This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations to drive cost control, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the <strong>Cost Accounting Manager</strong>, this position will play a critical role in analyzing product costs, monitoring manufacturing performance, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Perform product costing and material cost analyses to support accurate manufacturing valuations.</li><li>Maintain and optimize standard costing processes and methodologies.</li><li>Monitor fixed and variable manufacturing costs and conduct detailed variance analyses.</li><li>Analyze labor, inventory, and production costs to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Lead inventory analyses and reconciliations, including support of physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.</li><li>Monitor and report on key plant financial metrics, KPIs, and operational performance indicators.</li><li>Participate in month-end close activities, including:</li><li>Journal entries</li><li>Account reconciliations</li><li>Balance sheet and income statement variance analysis</li><li>Financial and compliance reporting</li><li>Partner with production, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to support business objectives.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and ongoing financial planning activities.</li><li>Track actual performance against budget and identify operational and financial risks.</li></ul><p><br></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.