We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide financial strategy, reporting, and operational planning for our organization in Houston, Texas. This role will partner closely with executive leadership to evaluate performance, strengthen forecasting, and support sound business decisions through clear financial insight. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of accounting and finance principles, leadership experience, and the ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic analysis to support company objectives.<br>• Oversee the preparation and review of financial reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery for leadership stakeholders.<br>• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and risks, and present recommendations that improve profitability and operational efficiency.<br>• Direct accounting and finance operations while maintaining adherence to applicable standards, controls, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Partner with senior leaders to develop business strategies informed by financial modeling, scenario analysis, and market considerations.<br>• Manage and develop finance team members, fostering accountability, growth, and strong cross-functional collaboration.<br>• Support risk management efforts by evaluating financial exposure and helping implement practical controls and mitigation strategies.<br>• Utilize financial systems and advanced spreadsheet analysis to streamline reporting, improve visibility, and enhance decision-making.
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.
We are looking for an experienced financial reporting leader to oversee external reporting activities for an energy and natural resources organization in Houston, Texas. This role will guide the preparation of accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements while supporting key disclosure requirements for public reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner across finance and business teams to strengthen reporting quality and consistency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable reporting standards.<br>• Manage SEC filing activities, including the development of required disclosures, supporting schedules, and coordination of submission timelines.<br>• Oversee earnings per share calculations and validate supporting data used in financial statements and related disclosures.<br>• Direct the annual reporting process from planning through final issuance, working closely with internal stakeholders to meet critical deadlines.<br>• Partner with accounting, finance, legal, and audit teams to resolve technical reporting matters and maintain strong internal controls over external reporting.<br>• Review financial statement footnotes, management disclosures, and other reporting materials to confirm clarity, consistency, and regulatory compliance.<br>• Monitor changes in accounting guidance and reporting regulations, assessing business impact and recommending updates to reporting practices.<br>• Support external auditors and internal leadership by providing documentation, analysis, and responses related to financial reporting matters.
<p><strong>Financial Analyst – Hybrid | The Woodlands, TX</strong></p><p>A rapidly growing service company located in The Woodlands is expanding its financial infrastructure and is seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-growth environment where your analytical skills and financial expertise will have a direct impact on the organization’s success.</p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p> The Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial planning and analysis function. This position will focus on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while working with large data sets and ensuring accuracy across financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes</li><li>Perform detailed variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership</li><li>Reconcile and analyze large volumes of financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams to support business decisions</li><li>Utilize Oracle systems, including EPBCS, for financial planning and reporting</li><li>Develop and maintain advanced Excel models to drive reporting and analysis</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and ad hoc analysis as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field required</li><li>Minimum of 3+ years of relevant financial analysis experience</li><li>Strong foundation in US GAAP</li><li>Advanced Excel skills required (modeling, data analysis, etc.)</li><li>Experience with Oracle, including EPBCS, is required</li><li>Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work through complex data sets</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join:</strong></p><ul><li>High-growth company with strong leadership and career advancement opportunities</li><li>Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility</li><li>Highly visible role with impact across the organization</li><li>Immediate opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding team</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p> This is an immediate opening. If you are currently working with a Robert Half representative and are interested in learning more, please reference <strong>Job #04340-0013416688</strong>.</p>
<p>Cindy Bradley at Robert Half is actively recruiting for a Financial Analyst to support business performance through insightful reporting, forecasting, and decision-focused analysis for a Oil/Gas client located in WEST Houston, Texas. This position is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage both recurring analysis and time-sensitive business requests.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop financial models and analytical frameworks to evaluate performance, support planning activities, and guide strategic decisions.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and on-demand financial analyses that explain results, highlight trends, and identify key business drivers.</p><p>• Conduct variance reviews by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, then summarize findings for leadership.</p><p>• Extract, organize, and interpret large data sets using advanced analysis techniques to uncover actionable insights.</p><p>• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI to improve visibility into financial and operational metrics.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and deliver accurate financial recommendations.</p><p>• Support reporting and consolidation activities within OneStream while helping improve the consistency and reliability of financial data.</p><p>• Present analysis in a concise and business-friendly manner to assist leaders with planning, forecasting, and performance management.</p>
<p>Cindy Bradley at Robert Half is actively seeking for a WEST Houston client that is growing their team. Will report to the FP&A Manager and strong communications with CFO. This Financial Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will play a critical part in analyzing financial data, preparing detailed reports, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial modeling and data analysis, coupled with excellent problem-solving abilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, to identify trends and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support business planning and forecasting.</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to address specific business challenges and opportunities.</p><p>• Utilize data mining techniques to extract and interpret large datasets for financial reporting purposes.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial forecasting and budgeting.</p><p>• Leverage tools such as Power BI, Onestream, and advanced Excel functions to streamline reporting and analysis.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance against key metrics and recommend strategies for improvement.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements in all financial practices.</p>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support crude oil settlement activities in Houston, Texas. This position focuses on ensuring transactions are recorded, validated, and settled accurately while partnering with commercial, operational, and accounting teams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience in energy-related financial processes, and the ability to manage complex data and contract terms in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the full settlement cycle for physical crude oil transactions across transportation and storage channels, ensuring timely and accurate processing.<br>• Examine contract terms and commercial agreements to determine the correct application of pricing structures, fees, quality adjustments, and transportation charges.<br>• Verify transaction details by analyzing volumes, market pricing inputs, tariff schedules, and related financial calculations.<br>• Investigate and resolve variances by reconciling internal records with counterparty documentation and external statements.<br>• Prepare billing and settlement documentation, track outstanding balances, and coordinate follow-up on payment issues or disputed items.<br>• Partner with trading, scheduling, risk, and accounting teams to confirm complete transaction capture and reliable financial reporting.<br>• Contribute to month-end activities by supporting accrual preparation, account analysis, and settlement-related reporting requirements.<br>• Strengthen operational controls by documenting procedures, improving workflows, and assisting with process automation or system enhancement efforts.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance to less experienced team members and promote consistent settlement practices across the group.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Payroll Director to lead and manage payroll operations in Houston, Texas. This role requires a dedicated individual with strong attention to detail to oversee payroll processes for a diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple states. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll systems, team leadership, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement in operational practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of payroll for salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, and union employees across multiple states.<br>• Lead and mentor payroll team members, fostering growth and achievement of departmental goals.<br>• Generate and analyze payroll reports to support executive leadership, local management, and various departments such as Human Resources, Benefits, and Accounting.<br>• Develop and implement procedures and controls to ensure proper payroll accounting and compliance with unclaimed property regulations.<br>• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues for internal departments, ensuring a high level of customer service.<br>• Coordinate payroll audits, including those for workers' compensation, regulatory agencies, and internal or external reviews.<br>• Continuously evaluate and enhance payroll processes, recommending and integrating new technologies and automation solutions.<br>• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure accurate benefit deductions and employee record maintenance.<br>• Stay current on payroll regulations across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring compliance and advising management on necessary actions.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll data and develop contingency plans for emergency payroll processing scenarios.
<p>We are looking for a Financial Planner to support clients with thoughtful, personalized financial guidance in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on building clear planning recommendations across retirement, tax, investment, and estate considerations while working closely with advisors and internal specialists. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the communication skills needed to turn complex financial information into practical next steps for clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create tailored financial planning deliverables, including long-term retirement scenarios, spending analyses, and personal balance sheet summaries using planning software and supporting tools.</p><p>• Evaluate tax situations and model future outcomes to uncover strategies that can improve tax efficiency and strengthen overall financial results.</p><p>• Review outside investment accounts to assess asset mix, risk exposure, tax implications, and fit with client objectives, then collaborate with advisors and investment professionals on suitable recommendations.</p><p>• Coordinate key activities involved in bringing on new clients, partnering with advisors and senior leadership to help ensure a smooth and organized onboarding experience.</p><p>• Research planning issues related to insurance coverage, pension benefits, Social Security, Medicare, and workplace benefit programs to support well-rounded recommendations.</p><p>• Examine estate planning materials, summarize relevant findings for clients and advisors, and identify follow-up actions involving beneficiaries, ownership arrangements, and legal coordination.</p><p>• Prepare clear planning insights and supporting analyses that help clients understand available options and make informed financial decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p>Cindy Bradley is actively recruiting for this Global Mfg/Oil/Gas company! We are seeking an accomplished <strong>Global Director of Tax</strong> to lead the organization’s worldwide tax function. This role shapes global tax strategy ensures compliance across multiple jurisdictions and serves as a key strategic advisor to executive leadership.</p><p><strong> Global Director of Tax</strong></p><p>We are seeking an accomplished <strong>Global Director of Tax</strong> to lead and elevate our worldwide tax function. This executive‑level role shapes global tax strategy drives compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. If you are a strategic thinker with deep global tax expertise, this position offers the opportunity to influence financial outcomes on a global scale.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p><strong>🌍 Global Tax Strategy & Advisory</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the organization’s global tax planning strategy, advising on cross‑border transactions, restructurings, expansions, and strategic business initiatives.</li><li>Identify and execute opportunities to optimize global tax positions while ensuring full compliance.</li><li>Drive readiness and implementation for emerging global tax standards, including OECD Pillar Two.</li><li>Partner with Treasury to enhance global cash flow strategies and capital structure efficiency.</li><li>Support M&A activity through tax due diligence, structuring, modeling, and integration planning.</li></ul><p><strong>📊 Global Tax Compliance & Reporting (ASC 740)</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee timely and accurate tax filings across domestic and international jurisdictions.</li><li>Lead preparation and review of global tax provisions, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and year‑end reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP/ASC 740 and all relevant local statutory reporting requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>⚖️ Transfer Pricing & International Tax</strong></p><ul><li>Manage global transfer pricing policies and documentation (Master File/Local File).</li><li>Optimize U.S. international tax attributes—including GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, and Foreign Tax Credits—to minimize global tax leakage.</li><li>Support the development of tax‑efficient entity structures for international expansion.</li></ul><p><strong>🕵️ Audit Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Direct federal, state, and international tax audits, ensuring accurate documentation and defensible tax positions.</li><li>Liaise with tax authorities, external auditors, and outside advisors to minimize financial exposure.</li></ul><p><strong>👥 Leadership & Talent Development</strong></p><ul><li>Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing global tax team capable of supporting complex, multinational operations.</li><li>Translate complex technical tax concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and cross‑functional teams.</li></ul><p><strong>💡 Digital Transformation & Process Efficiency</strong></p><ul><li>Champion automation and modern tax technology to streamline data management, improve accuracy, and accelerate close cycles.</li><li>Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency by replacing manual processes with scalable, tech‑forward solutions.</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.
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><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a hands‑on <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to support and strengthen their accounting function. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys broad responsibility, takes ownership of the close process, and thrives in a collaborative, problem‑solving environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own and execute core accounting functions including <strong>Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, accruals, and general ledger activity</strong></li><li>Prepare, review, and post <strong>complex journal entries</strong></li><li>Perform and review <strong>balance sheet and income statement reconciliations</strong>, researching and resolving variances</li><li>Play a key role in the <strong>month‑end close</strong>, including timelines, accuracy, and reporting support</li><li>Manage <strong>fixed asset accounting</strong>, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals</li><li>Ensure accounting activities comply with internal controls and accounting standards</li><li>Support process improvements, documentation, and special projects</li><li>Serve as a resource to junior accounting staff as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a growing organization in the non-profit space located in Downtown Houston, is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> on a <strong>contract-to-hire</strong> basis. This opportunity comes at an exciting time as the accounting team prepares to take on <strong>a newly acquired entity</strong>, creating strong long-term growth potential for the right individual.</p><p>This is a <strong>fully on-site role</strong> with a collaborative team environment, where each accountant owns their respective entities while working closely together as a group.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform <strong>full-cycle accounting</strong> for assigned entities</li><li>Manage <strong>accounts payable and accounts receivable processes</strong></li><li>Support <strong>month-end close</strong>, including reconciliations and journal entries</li><li>Handle <strong>grant billing activities</strong> and reporting</li><li>Process and manage <strong>HUD and government billing requirements</strong></li><li>Maintain accurate financial records using <strong>QuickBooks Online</strong> and <strong>Excel</strong></li><li>Assist with transitioning newly acquired entities into internal accounting processes</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial operations of a law firm based in Texas. This position will oversee core accounting activities, provide reliable financial reporting, and guide budgeting and forecasting efforts that support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, a deep understanding of finance in a services environment, and the ability to maintain accuracy across daily and monthly accounting functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the firm’s month-end closing process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.<br>• Oversee the preparation and posting of journal entries while maintaining strong controls across the general ledger.<br>• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to support cash flow visibility and timely resolution of outstanding items.<br>• Produce clear and accurate financial statements for leadership, highlighting performance trends and key financial results.<br>• Lead the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.<br>• Supervise and evaluate the work of accounting support staff, including accounting and billing personnel, to ensure quality and consistency.<br>• Strengthen financial processes and reporting practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the firm.<br>• Partner with firm leadership to provide financial insight, recommendations, and analysis tied to business performance.