<p> Follow Shad Lira on LinkedIn for videos on his open roles!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Tax Director</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Houston, TX</p><p> <strong>Client:</strong> Privately Held Seismic Company (Oil & Gas Sector)</p><p> <strong>Reporting To:</strong> Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</p><p> <strong>Recruiting Partner:</strong> Robert Half</p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is a privately held seismic company operating in the dynamic oil and gas space. With a strong track record of growth and innovation, the company is seeking a strategic and experienced <strong>Tax Director</strong> to lead its tax function. This is a high-impact role within a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team.</p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Tax Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s tax strategy, compliance, and planning. This includes federal, international, and transfer pricing matters. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to managing complex tax issues in a global business environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the company’s overall tax strategy, ensuring compliance with federal and international tax regulations.</li><li>Oversee preparation and review of tax filings and reporting.</li><li>Advise executive leadership on tax implications of strategic initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion.</li><li>Manage transfer pricing policies and documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with external advisors and auditors to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.</li><li>Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the business.</li><li>Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company’s tax position.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 15 years of progressive tax experience, with a strong focus on federal and international tax.</li><li>Proven expertise in transfer pricing.</li><li>Advanced certification required: <strong>CPA, JD, or LLM</strong>.</li><li>Experience in the oil and gas industry or related sectors preferred.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive base salary</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Performance-based bonus potential</li></ul><p> For confidential consideration - please e-mail Shad your Microsoft Word Resume to shad.lira@roberthalf</p>
<p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>An established and growing <strong>industrial services company in Houston, TX</strong> is seeking a full-time <strong>Controller</strong> to lead accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a <strong>CPA</strong>, strong leadership skills, and deep experience with <strong>month-end close</strong>, <strong>account reconciliations</strong>, and <strong>percentage-of-completion accounting (POC)</strong>.</p><p>W<strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and lead <strong>monthly, quarterly, and year-end close</strong> processes</li><li>Prepare and review <strong>journal entries</strong>, <strong>account reconciliations</strong>, and <strong>financial statements</strong></li><li>Oversee <strong>percentage-of-completion (POC)</strong> accounting and job costing</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring accuracy and efficiency</li><li>Partner with project managers to analyze <strong>WIP schedules</strong> and job profitability</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control policies</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals</li><li>Assist with <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management</strong></li><li>Continuously improve accounting processes and reporting tools</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a Controller for our team based in Houston, Texas. This role is crucial within our family office accounting environment, with a focus on intercompany accounting, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are skilled in account reconciliation and possess a keen eye for detail. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage the entire general ledger system</p><p>• Conduct intercompany transactions and reconciliations to ensure all business transactions are accounted for</p><p>• Maintain accurate and comprehensive financial records</p><p>• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly</p><p>• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate actions as needed</p><p>• Implement and uphold accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with standards</p><p>• Coordinate with the team to process customer credit applications efficiently</p><p>• Regularly review and analyze financial data and prepare financial reports</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to improve financial processes and systems</p><p>• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, [email protected]</p>
<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #CHALKBOARDTALK and watch his videos on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with a West Houston Energy Client is looking for a Financial analyst. This newly created role will support supply, inventory and marketing. Role will work with various areas of the business to provide high quality advice on financial impacts through exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills. A snapshot of role will be Planning & forecasting and responsible for tracking company’s financial performance against a plan, analyzing business performance and market conditions to create forecasts, and help senior management make tactical and strategic decisions by providing periodic reports. Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits and a hybrid work model. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with in the subject line.</p>
<p>The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial functions for the company, including general ledger management, job costing, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. This role requires a hands-on leader who can maintain accurate records, improve processes, and provide actionable insights to management. Experience in the construction industry and familiarity with project-based accounting is highly preferred.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Maintain job cost accounting systems and ensure accurate project tracking and profitability analysis.</li><li>Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.</li><li>Oversee compliance with state and federal tax regulations, including sales and use tax.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and leadership to review financial performance and improve efficiency.</li><li>Supervise or coordinate with accounting staff and external CPAs/auditors as needed.</li><li>Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures.</li><li>Assist ownership with strategic planning, financial modeling, and capital expenditure analysis.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthal</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) Analyst to join our team in Sugar Land, Texas. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the company's financial strategies by providing in-depth analysis and actionable insights. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leadership and contribute to the growth of a publicly traded organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct comprehensive budgeting and forecasting to support strategic initiatives.<br>• Perform detailed variance analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial presentations for the board of directors and executive leadership.<br>• Analyze income statements and balance sheets to guide operational leaders in decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics CRM to streamline financial reporting and analysis.<br>• Execute ad hoc financial analyses to address urgent business needs.<br>• Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators to ensure financial targets are met.<br>• Develop and implement best practices for financial planning and analysis processes.
<p>New role based in far Northeast Houston with a privately held construction company.</p><p>The Controller will oversee all financial and accounting operations and will be responsible for managing the month-end close process, ensuring accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting, and maintaining compliance with bank debt reporting and covenant requirements. </p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will bring deep accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to financial management in a construction environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee all aspects of WIP accounting, including job cost tracking, revenue recognition, and forecasting.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage bank reporting requirements, including covenant compliance and debt schedules.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and operations to ensure accurate job costing and forecasting.</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Implement and maintain accounting systems and software relevant to the construction industry.</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information please share your resume for immediate consideration.</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 looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Controller to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will oversee financial processes, assist with reporting, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to key financial operations while collaborating closely with the accounting and finance team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and review financial statements; ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance.</li><li>Oversee general ledger, month-end close, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.</li><li>Maintain internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.</li><li>Assist with audits, tax filings, and financial reporting.</li><li>Supervise accounting staff and daily operations.</li><li>Drive process improvements and system efficiencies.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p>We are seeking an <strong>experienced and strategic Controller</strong> to join our organization. The Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting and financial reporting, tax compliance, and the implementation of policies and procedures. This is a highly visible role that collaborates with senior leadership to support with business decisions and compliance. </p><p>This position manages a team of three direct reports while also working closely with AP/AR staff through indirect reporting relationships.</p><p>We are looking for an <strong>outgoing, forward-thinking leader</strong> who can not only drive accounting excellence but also champion <strong>process improvements that strengthen the organization overall.</strong></p><p><strong>Controller Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with <strong>GASB and GAAP</strong> standards.</li><li>Oversee tax compliance, audits, and external reporting.</li><li>Implement, monitor, and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.</li><li>Partner with leadership on strategic planning and financial sustainability initiatives.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a collaborative accounting team.</li><li>Drive process improvements across finance and organizational functions.</li><li>Represent the accounting department in board meetings and other leadership discussions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a growing company in The Woodlands. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead financial operations during a period of significant growth. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, process-driven, and eager to manage complex inventory needs while providing financial insights to support organizational decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reports.</p><p>• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Implement and maintain robust inventory accounting practices, including costing, reconciliation, adjustments, and valuation.</p><p>• Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies and internal control procedures to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Optimize QuickBooks usage for accurate data management and efficient reporting.</p><p>• Lead and mentor a small accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.</p><p>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning efforts by providing detailed financial insights.</p><p>• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax reports in compliance with state and local regulations.</p><p>• Manage banking relationships, monitor cash flow, and oversee company credit card reconciliations.</p><p>• Coordinate with third-party providers for payroll, employee benefits, and other administrative functions.</p>
<p>We are in search of an Assistant Controller to join a growing company near the Energy Corridor. The selected candidate will play a key role in our finance department, specifically in managing month-end closing processes, financial reporting, and supporting operations leaders. This role will also involve driving improvement initiatives and managing the billing and credit collection team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage the month-end closing process, specifically tasks related to operations such as Work in Progress and A/P Accruals.</p><p>• Conduct extensive financial analyses for a project cost accounting system and prepare detailed reports on project and business unit performance.</p><p>• Act as a key resource for Operations Leaders, aiding in understanding their P& L and initiating proactive actions.</p><p>• Drive initiatives to improve cash generation, specifically through the management and development of the Billing and Credit and collection team.</p><p>• Lead the annual budget process and quarterly forecasts, ensuring coordination between operations and Finance central teams.</p><p>• Oversee all Capex and restructuring payback analysis.</p><p>• Lead process improvement initiatives, focusing on automation, reinforcing internal controls, and reducing costs.</p><p>• Coordinate and provide information related to operations for internal and external audits.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller to implement processes that comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please send your resume to [email protected].</p>
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will oversee the financial and operational aspects of our organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions. This position requires a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to driving financial excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and dashboards to support decision-making.<br>• Lead the budgeting process and provide monthly variance analysis to track financial performance.<br>• Oversee cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury functions to maintain financial stability.<br>• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts, journal entries, and credit card transactions.<br>• Supervise the invoicing process, accounts receivable/payable, and purchase order creation for construction projects.<br>• Develop financial plans aligned with client contracts and project scopes to optimize profitability.<br>• Design and implement internal controls to protect assets and ensure regulatory compliance.<br>• Collaborate with operations and project management teams to monitor project profitability and financial documentation.<br>• Manage payroll processing, tax filings, and benefits administration to ensure compliance with labor laws.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting operations of a multi-location retail organization based in Houston, Texas. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing compliance, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail accounting, consolidated financial reporting, and team leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and general ledger activities.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes to deliver accurate financial reports in a timely manner.<br>• Consolidate financial statements for multiple retail locations and business units to maintain consistency and accuracy.<br>• Prepare detailed financial statements and performance analyses to guide management decision-making.<br>• Ensure adherence to state and local sales tax regulations, including timely filings and compliance.<br>• Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalable operational growth.<br>• Lead cash management activities, including monitoring daily cash flow and forecasting needs.<br>• Collaborate with operational teams to analyze profitability, margins, and location-specific metrics.<br>• Coordinate annual financial audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors and tax advisors.<br>• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team, promoting cross-training and opportunities for growth.
<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles! Shad and his team at Robert Half are Recruiting for a Controller for PE Backed Chemical Manufacturing Client in the Pasadena / La Porte area. Reporting in the CFO, this role will be a hands on Transactional Controller that will lead a team of 4 to 5. Leadership team strives to continue building efficiencies where it can. This company continues to grow and person will be instrumental in building on company's future successes. Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree, 10 plus year’s Leadership experience, Chemical Manufacturing or Manufacturing with understanding of Cost Accounting a huge win, ERP knowledge and strives to bring collaboration to the company. Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with Controller in the subject line.</p>
