We are looking for a Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic team in Houston, Texas. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to impactful marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in creating engaging content, optimizing digital performance, and driving inbound marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and lead generation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and execute content strategies, including website updates and optimization using WordPress, to ensure clarity, engagement, and improved SEO performance.<br>• Create and manage new website pages, refresh legacy content, and optimize blog posts for enhanced user experience and visibility.<br>• Design and implement landing pages, lead nurturing workflows, and other digital assets to support automated follow-up and conversion.<br>• Track and analyze content performance using Google Analytics and other tools, providing actionable insights to refine marketing campaigns.<br>• Conduct A/B testing to improve website and landing page conversion rates while adhering to SEO best practices.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including social media and media specialists, to align content with broader digital marketing initiatives.<br>• Assist with the creation of newsletters and support marketing operations, including event follow-up campaigns and promotional materials.<br>• Manage website forms to streamline lead capture and ensure efficient routing.<br>• Contribute to marketing automation strategies, workflow optimization, and continuous learning to stay current on industry trends.<br>• Support the team in repurposing existing content across multiple channels to maximize reach and impact.
We are looking for a knowledgeable Lease Accounting Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in lease accounting and ASC 842 regulations to support clients in navigating complex financial scenarios. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, troubleshooting issues, and improving accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the primary advisor for clients requiring guidance on ASC 842 lease classification, calculations, amortization schedules, and remeasurements.<br>• Analyze and validate lease data to assist with intricate setups and accounting challenges within specialized software.<br>• Resolve discrepancies in accounting calculations and ensure compliance with industry standards.<br>• Provide expert consultation on general ledger mapping, journal entry outputs, and system integration strategies.<br>• Facilitate client training sessions, discussions, and demonstrations on lease accounting functionalities and reporting tools.<br>• Monitor updates to ASC 842 regulations and interpret emerging changes to advise clients effectively.<br>• Collaborate with product and development teams to translate accounting requirements into software features.<br>• Review new software releases to confirm adherence to accounting standards and perform user acceptance testing.<br>• Develop internal documentation, training materials, and knowledge base content related to lease accounting.<br>• Offer guidance to cross-functional teams on accounting best practices and system capabilities.
We are looking for a dedicated Customer Experience Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service delivery and fostering strong relationships with clients. You will collaborate across departments to address customer needs and provide tailored solutions. This is a long-term contract position offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to client satisfaction and operational excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Educate clients on company policies, processes, and online services to ensure seamless navigation and understanding.<br>• Respond promptly to inquiries regarding coverage, billing, underwriting, and other aspects of benefit plans.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams specializing in billing, claims, and underwriting to resolve client issues efficiently.<br>• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of service activities to provide accurate and detailed updates to clients.<br>• Identify and address internal process or technology issues impacting customer satisfaction, proposing and implementing solutions.<br>• Participate in organizational projects and committees aimed at enhancing service efficiency and knowledge sharing.<br>• Ensure accurate data entry for new producer setups in internal systems to facilitate smooth onboarding.<br>• Represent the company professionally while building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.<br>• Assist in the planning and prioritization of customer queries to uphold responsiveness commitments.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Marketing Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and lead marketing initiatives while working closely with a growing team. The role involves overseeing digital strategies, managing a small team, and driving brand development within an evolving eCommerce environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage a marketing team, providing guidance and training to ensure project success.<br>• Collaborate with executives and external groups to develop and execute high-level marketing strategies.<br>• Oversee the company's website operations, ensuring smooth functionality and alignment with SEO goals.<br>• Direct marketing programs, campaigns, and designers to achieve brand awareness and business objectives.<br>• Manage digital advertising initiatives, including in-house and external partnerships, to optimize performance.<br>• Shape and implement strategies for eCommerce growth, with long-term opportunities to expand leadership responsibilities.<br>• Analyze data using tools like Google Analytics to monitor and refine marketing efforts.<br>• Develop innovative approaches for B2B marketing and brand positioning.<br>• Coordinate efforts to bring media and digital capabilities in-house while maintaining external product-related SEO partnerships.<br>• Ensure day-to-day marketing operations are streamlined and effective.
We are looking for an accomplished Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of strategic IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. This role requires a dynamic leader who can motivate teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive projects to completion with efficiency and precision. Based in Houston, Texas, this position offers an exciting opportunity to lead cross-functional initiatives while supporting the development of entry-level project managers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Plan and execute comprehensive project strategies, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management.<br>• Lead IT-related projects and integrations, ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture and business goals.<br>• Oversee vendor lifecycle management, including selection, staffing, execution, and quality assurance.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project priorities, estimate costs, and secure funding through business cases.<br>• Engage IT resource managers and system owners to ensure adequate project resourcing.<br>• Address competing priorities with effective negotiation and communication skills.<br>• Provide mentorship and skill development opportunities to entry-level project managers.<br>• Enhance internal project and portfolio management practices to improve organizational efficiency.<br>• Manage project budgets for capital initiatives ranging from $500K to $10M.<br>• Coordinate team communications and deliver high-quality project presentations to stakeholders.
<p><strong><em><u>AN OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU!</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and dedicated <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join our client's finance team at a publicly traded manufacturing company. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional with a strong background in manufacturing accounting and financial reporting to take a leadership role in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>WHAT YOU GET TO DO EVERY DAY! </u></em></strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations and financial reporting, with a strong focus on cost accounting in a manufacturing setting.</p><ul><li><strong>Standard Cost Accounting:</strong> Develop, maintain, and analyze <strong>standard costs</strong> for all manufactured products, including labor, overhead, and material components.</li><li><strong>Cost and Variance Reporting:</strong> Prepare detailed <strong>manufacturing cost and variance reports</strong> (e.g., purchase price variance, material usage, labor efficiency, overhead spending variance), providing insightful analysis to operations management.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Manage the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate <strong>financial reporting</strong> in compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements for a publicly traded company.</li><li><strong>Team Leadership:</strong> Lead, mentor, and manage a team of up to <strong>four accounting professionals</strong>, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.</li><li><strong>Inventory & Fixed Assets:</strong> Oversee the accounting for inventory valuation (including cycle counts and physical inventories) and fixed assets.</li><li><strong>General Ledger & Controls:</strong> Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and ensure strong internal controls and SOX compliance across all accounting functions.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting:</strong> Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Cindy at Robert Half is actively recruiting for an experienced and motivated Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) to lead financial decision support and drive strategic initiatives across a dynamic, operations-intensive environment. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role collaborates across multiple departments—including Operations, Sales, Emergency Response, and Site Services—to ensure data-driven insights, proactive financial management, and alignment with organizational growth objectives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans in collaboration with department leads.</li><li>Deliver monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including KPIs, dashboards, and variance analysis, translating results into recommendations for leadership.</li><li>Design and maintain advanced financial models for pricing, margin optimization, capital investments, scenario planning, and strategic projects.</li><li>Analyze trends, cost drivers, and profitability by product line, customer segment, and geography to guide business and margin improvements.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and operating expense analysis.</li><li>Prepare board materials, executive presentations, and ad-hoc analyses for key initiatives and decisions.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and enhanced internal controls in a high-volume, logistics environment.</li><li>Monitor industry trends and factors impacting cost and revenue, such as market volatility and commodity pricing.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, support audit processes, and assist with M& A activity and strategic investments.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA/advanced degree preferred.</li><li>3–7+ years of progressive FP& A, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience, ideally within distribution, energy, oil & gas, logistics, construction, or similar sectors.</li><li>Advanced Excel financial modeling skills; experience with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau, and ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP a plus.</li><li>Deep understanding of GAAP, financial statements, budgeting, and cash flow analysis.</li><li>Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.</li><li>Able to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.</li><li>High integrity, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience with commodity pricing, inventory management, or variable cost structures preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of fuel/lubricant markets, hedging, or energy sector economics.</li><li>Experience in high-growth or acquisitive organizations.</li><li>Proactive, solution-oriented self-starter.</li><li>Investment banking or private equity experience is a plus.</li></ul><p>Ready to make an impact as a finance leader? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to influence organizational growth and shape financial strategy within a forward-thinking team. Apply today! Reach out to Cindy directly: [email protected]</p>
<p>We are in search of a Tax Manager to join our team in the public industry, based in The Woodlands, Texas, United States. As a Tax Manager, you will be tasked with handling intricate tax preparation, conducting tax research, and devising tax planning strategies. You will also be expected to guide and train staff members on proper procedures and tax laws.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Execute tax consulting, including providing clients with potential tax savings recommendations.</p><p>• Prepare and review Federal and State tax returns for various entities such as businesses, trusts, estates, and individuals.</p><p>• Conduct research on current tax laws and share relevant information with the team.</p><p>• Maintain regular and timely communication with clients and respond to their inquiries.</p><p>• Handle onboarding of new clients, educating them about tax issues, implications, potential savings, and analysis/results.</p><p>• Supervise the tax department, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of their work.</p><p>• Identify tax errors, devise effective solutions to prevent recurrence, and impart this practical knowledge to the team.</p><p>• Assist in the continued development of the tax department staff members through training and education.</p><p>• Solve staff and client questions and ensure client deadlines are met.</p><p>• Display proficiency in tax returns, including Federal business and individual, Trust, Estate, and all individual State returns.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks Desktop and Online, and show proficiency in Microsoft products, especially Excel and Outlook.</p><p>• Show interest in tax law and possess strong research skills.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p>We are in the process of recruiting a Benefits Support Analyst for our team located in Houston, Texas. The individual will be a pivotal team member with an emphasis on systems, Benefits knowledge will be instrumental in ensuring customer success. The role will involve translating clients’ needs into product specifications for software enhancements and acting as a subject matter expert in the Benefits functional area.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support customers throughout the complete project lifecycle, from sales to implementation and support.</p><p>• Address and resolve Benefit related support tickets in a timely and efficient manner.</p><p>• Act as a conduit for knowledge transfer, sharing insights on Benefits practices and processes with both clients and internal team members.</p><p>• Engage in user training preparation and delivery, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of our software for customers.</p><p>• Document and map customer business processes and third-party integrations, identifying areas for increased client satisfaction during the sales or implementation process.</p><p>• Undertake quality assurance tasks, testing tickets related to Benefits to ensure optimal functionality.</p><p>• Serve as a liaison between clients and our business, effectively communicating client needs regarding software functionality and performance.</p>
<p><strong>Indirect Tax Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Focus: Motor Fuel Tax & Indirect Sales Tax</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Indirect Tax Manager in Houston</strong> to lead compliance, reporting, and planning related to <strong>motor fuel taxes and indirect sales & use taxes</strong>. This role will be responsible for managing multi-state tax obligations, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting audits, and partnering with internal stakeholders to optimize indirect tax processes.</p><p>The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with <strong>motor fuel excise taxes</strong>, strong indirect tax technical knowledge, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage <strong>motor fuel tax compliance</strong>, including excise, fuel use, IFTA, and related state and federal filings</li><li>Oversee <strong>sales and use tax compliance</strong> across multiple jurisdictions, including registrations, filings, and payments</li><li>Monitor changes in <strong>indirect tax legislation and regulations</strong> and assess business impact</li><li>Lead and support <strong>state and local tax audits</strong>, including information requests and dispute resolution</li><li>Review tax calculations, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Partner with accounting, operations, and IT teams to improve <strong>indirect tax processes and controls</strong></li><li>Support system implementations or enhancements related to tax determination and reporting</li><li>Provide guidance on tax treatment for new products, services, and business initiatives</li><li>Maintain documentation, procedures, and internal controls related to indirect tax compliance</li><li>Assist with tax planning initiatives to minimize risk and optimize tax positions</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an ERP/CRM Consultant to join our team in Houston, Texas. This contract-to-permanent position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within consulting firrm. The ideal candidate will contribute to streamlining enterprise workflows and supporting specialized services through collaboration, analytical expertise, and technical proficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage incoming support requests, ensuring timely resolution by collaborating with end-users and developers.</p><p>• Partner with the Product Owner to break down large-scale projects into actionable user stories or research tasks.</p><p>• Develop detailed and clear user stories that align with both user needs and technical requirements.</p><p>• Conduct testing to confirm that user stories meet established acceptance criteria.</p><p>• Work closely with the Change Management team to encourage user adoption and facilitate smooth transitions.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics and Jira to support business processes and enterprise systems.</p><p>• Contribute to enhancing workflows within specialized services, finance, or complex enterprise environments.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations to improve ERP/CRM systems and their implementation.</p><p>• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to address challenges and implement solutions effectively</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and refine <strong>functional and data requirements</strong></li><li>Design and implement <strong>data collection solutions</strong> using <strong>Microsoft Forms</strong></li><li>Build and maintain <strong>Power Automate workflows</strong>, including:</li><li>Process automation</li><li>Notifications and email generation</li><li>PDF creation and document handling</li><li>Integration with Forms, Excel, and Outlook</li><li>Use <strong>Excel files as underlying data stores</strong>, including:</li><li>Structuring and maintaining clean, reliable datasets</li><li>Applying formulas, validation rules, and data transformations</li><li>Develop and maintain <strong>Power BI dashboards and reports</strong> that:</li><li>Provide clear insights into operational and business performance</li><li>Support decision-making for leadership and stakeholders</li><li>Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability across automated workflows and reports</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and better data visibility</li><li>Create documentation and provide training for end users on systems and dashboards</li><li>Support ongoing enhancements, troubleshooting, and optimization of solutions</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are seeking an entry-level Middle Office Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will work within commodity markets, supporting trade entry, reconciliation, and reporting processes. This position requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with traders and senior management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Accurately input trade data into trading systems across various commodities, including oil, metals, and foreign exchange.<br>• Process trade amendments and ensure all updates are properly reflected in the trading systems.<br>• Reconcile daily profit and loss variances between trader estimates and actual results, identifying and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and distribute daily profit and loss reports to traders and senior leadership.<br>• Manage and maintain trading system reference data, including book structures and instrument creation.<br>• Investigate discrepancies in trade data and develop solutions to ensure accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with traders to ensure alignment on financial reporting and system updates.<br>• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting initiatives.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements related to trade processing.
