We are looking for an HPC Systems Administrator to support and maintain a stable, secure, and high-performing computing environment in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on managing core Microsoft infrastructure, end-user systems, and platform technologies that enable daily business operations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with server administration, directory services, virtualization and access tools, and hardware support, along with a proactive approach to system reliability and user service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and support Windows-based server environments to ensure consistent performance, availability, and security across the organization.<br>• Manage Active Directory services, including user provisioning, group policy administration, access controls, and directory maintenance.<br>• Maintain and troubleshoot Windows 10 endpoint systems, resolving technical issues and improving the end-user computing experience.<br>• Configure, monitor, and support Dell infrastructure components, including hardware diagnostics, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance.<br>• Oversee Citrix platforms and related remote access solutions to provide dependable application and desktop delivery.<br>• Assist with cloud-connected infrastructure and operational tasks involving AWS services where needed.<br>• Perform system patching, updates, backups, and routine health checks to reduce downtime and strengthen platform stability.<br>• Document configurations, support procedures, and technical changes while collaborating with internal teams to address operational needs.
We are looking for a business-focused IT Analyst who can bridge operational planning, finance, and technology in a fast-paced Oil and Gas environment. This Long-term Contract position is based in Houston, Texas, and will support critical planning applications, data processes, and reporting solutions used for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, hands-on systems support experience, and the ability to work across business and technical teams to resolve issues and improve planning operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and support planning platforms such as Anaplan and Pod2, including model setup, access controls, business rules, hierarchies, and workflow configuration.<br>• Partner with finance, operations, and IT stakeholders to support budget cycles, forecasting activities, and long-range planning through accurate data preparation and model updates.<br>• Convert business needs into clear functional documentation by defining data inputs, calculation methods, dependencies, and testing criteria for system enhancements.<br>• Investigate and resolve system issues related to application behavior, user access, calculation outputs, and performance, escalating to external vendors when needed.<br>• Oversee and troubleshoot data movement across source systems, planning tools, Snowflake, and reporting environments to maintain reliable information flow.<br>• Create and maintain Snowflake queries, views, and related data assets to support reconciliation, analysis, reporting, and planning activities.<br>• Trace and validate data across systems to identify missing, duplicated, delayed, or inaccurate records and ensure consistency in financial and operational reporting.<br>• Develop and enhance Streamlit applications and Sigma dashboards that enable business users to analyze data, validate results, and support planning workflows.<br>• Work with technical teams and application owners to address integration failures, document corrective actions, and implement tested improvements to reporting and analytics solutions.
<p> Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with a privately held client with a significant PE commitment is looking for a Senior Financial Systems Manager that is well versed in NetSuite. This client in the infrastructure space is well position for growth. This company has a Dynamic and supportive leadership team built for sustainable growth for this candidate. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary administrator for NetSuite and other financial systems, managing system configurations, user access, chart of accounts changes, and accounting-ledger maintenance.</li><li>Partner with Accounting, Operations, and IT teams to gather business requirements, enhance workflows, and implement system improvements that drive process efficiency and automation.</li><li>Lead and support financial system integration projects, including project planning, testing, documentation, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery.</li><li>Develop and maintain process documentation, internal controls, and system governance practices while identifying opportunities to improve reporting, compliance, and operational effectiveness.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree or project management certification is a plus.</li><li>8+ years of experience supporting financial systems, ERP implementations, system integrations, and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Hands-on NetSuite experience required, with a strong understanding of accounting processes, financial controls, and ERP functionality.</li><li>Proven project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li></ul><p>Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential, equity potential and benefits. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with Financial Systems Manager NetSuite in the subject line.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Production Administrator to support inventory accuracy and production reporting in a manufacturing plant environment in Pasadena, Texas. This position plays an important role in monitoring raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and waste streams to help maintain reliable operational data. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across operations, environmental, and production teams while using Excel to analyze trends and prepare recurring reports.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate records for raw material consumption, in-process production volumes, finished goods shipments, and waste generation within the facility.</p><p>• Compile and distribute material balance reports that highlight production output, shipment activity, waste quantities, and inventory variances.</p><p>• Reconcile inbound and outbound material movements to confirm consistency between physical activity and system records.</p><p>• Prepare and organize environmental paperwork and waste-related documentation, including manifests and supporting records.</p><p>• Partner with operations, production, engineering, and environmental personnel to verify data and resolve reporting discrepancies.</p><p>• Create monthly Excel-based reports using formulas, lookups, and pivot tables to summarize inventory and production performance.</p><p>• Enter, update, and maintain production and inventory data in business systems and filing records with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Support documentation related to shipping activity, including material receipts and bills of lading, as needed.</p><p>#Productionadministration</p><p>#Plantadministration</p><p>#Inventorycontrol</p><p>#Operationcoordinator</p><p>#Manufacturingcoordinator</p><p>#Chemicalplantadministrator</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an ERP/CRM Administrator to oversee and enhance critical business platforms for a growing organization in Houston, Texas. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can strengthen system performance, connect business applications, and turn operational needs into scalable technical solutions. The role centers on improving the value of NetSuite and the Microsoft 365 environment through thoughtful administration, automation, reporting, and cross-functional support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and refine the company’s ERP and CRM environments, with particular emphasis on improving the effectiveness and reliability of NetSuite.<br>• Design and maintain integrations between core business systems using APIs and related tools to support efficient data flow across departments.<br>• Translate operational needs into technical solutions by gathering requirements, documenting business processes, and recommending system enhancements.<br>• Build automations and low-code solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Power Platform and Azure-based services, to reduce manual work and improve productivity.<br>• Develop dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI that provide stakeholders with clear visibility into business performance and system usage.<br>• Manage system configuration, user access, and environment standards to support security, consistency, and long-term platform stability.<br>• Partner with internal teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement application changes that support business goals.<br>• Support platform development activities such as client-side scripting and CRM-related customization, including work connected to Salesforce where needed.<br>• Contribute to application-related change initiatives, including business system updates or transition efforts, while helping minimize disruption to users.
We are looking for a Contracts Administrator to support cooperative purchasing initiatives within the education sector. This long-term contract position focuses on creating, administering, and maintaining awarded contracts while building strong relationships with vendors, members, and internal stakeholders. The role requires an organized individual who can manage multiple priorities, support public-facing activities, and help ensure contract processes remain compliant, accurate, and efficient.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development of contract specifications and statements of work for new cooperative purchasing opportunities.<br>• Administer awarded agreements by monitoring compliance, coordinating amendments or extensions, and reviewing vendor cost and pricing information.<br>• Facilitate communication between participating members and vendors to address service concerns and support effective contract performance.<br>• Organize and support vendor orientations, training sessions, seminars, conferences, and other outreach events, including logistics such as venue selection and catering arrangements.<br>• Conduct market research through discussions with vendors, industry professionals, and end users to identify current product standards and best practices.<br>• Ensure solicitations are publicly posted in appropriate channels and support bid opening activities in accordance with applicable requirements.<br>• Maintain accurate contract files and update program, vendor, and member information within departmental databases and software tools.<br>• Partner with internal teams to track vendor performance, prepare contract documentation for approvals, and support timely renewals of annual agreements.<br>• Represent the program in presentations, trade events, and stakeholder meetings as needed, including occasional travel.<br>• Provide cross-functional support to colleagues, share guidance when needed, and handle additional assigned duties while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
We are looking for a Help Desk Analyst I to provide hands-on technical support for end users in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position focuses on resolving day-to-day issues involving desktop systems, software, printers, telecommunications, and network connectivity within a Microsoft-based environment. The role also supports routine infrastructure administration and partners with IT leadership to keep workplace technology operating efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Deliver timely support for employees experiencing issues with PCs, desktop workstations, printers, software, phone systems, and network access.<br>• Set up, configure, and maintain computers, peripherals, and approved applications in alignment with company technology standards.<br>• Diagnose reported technical problems independently and collaborate with the IT Manager when escalation or additional coordination is needed.<br>• Provide onboarding support by guiding new team members on the proper use of hardware, software, and common workplace tools.<br>• Maintain accurate tracking of technology assets, including hardware inventory, software records, and related support documentation.<br>• Assist with video conferencing preparation, meeting setup, and troubleshooting for end users before and during scheduled sessions.<br>• Contribute to departmental initiatives and complete additional technology-related projects as assigned.<br>• Provide occasional support outside standard business hours, including evenings or weekends, when business needs require coverage.
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance specialist to join our team and help guide sound business decisions through accurate reporting and insightful analysis. This role combines financial planning, accounting oversight, and cross-functional partnership to support a dynamic oil and gas distribution operation. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial results into practical recommendations for leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee key areas of the close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and related reporting schedules while helping ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end completion.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and cash flow analysis by building reports, models, and performance insights for management.</p><p>• Evaluate operating results through variance analysis, trend reviews, KPI tracking, and working capital assessments to highlight risks and opportunities.</p><p>• Administer intercompany accounting activities across multiple entities, including reconciliations, eliminations, settlements, and resolution of reporting differences.</p><p>• Assist with acquisition-related financial work such as due diligence support, transaction analysis, purchase accounting entries, and post-close performance tracking.</p><p>• Prepare audit support materials, respond to information requests, and help reinforce compliance with internal controls and applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Partner with leaders across operations, sales, and purchasing to explain financial outcomes and identify ways to improve margins, efficiency, and cash performance.</p><p>• Recommend and support process improvements, reporting automation, finance system enhancements, and integration-related projects as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p><strong>Senior Financial Analyst / Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Houston, TX</strong></p><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a well-capitalized private investment organization with a highly diversified portfolio spanning real estate, hospitality, industrial services, oilfield services, private equity investments, and joint ventures. Operating within a large family office environment, the firm manages approximately 100 investments across a variety of asset classes, ranging from operating businesses to passive equity holdings and strategic partnerships.</p><p>This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with ownership and executive leadership, providing meaningful input into investment decisions, portfolio strategy, and business performance improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The company is seeking a highly analytical finance professional to support investment analysis, portfolio management, financial modeling, and strategic decision-making across its diverse investment platform. The role will serve as a trusted partner to ownership and senior leadership, working closely with portfolio company CFOs, Controllers, operators, and investment stakeholders.</p><p>The level of the position is flexible and may be filled by either a high-performing Senior Financial Analyst or a Finance Manager-level professional, depending on experience and qualifications.</p><p>This is not a traditional accounting role. While candidates with accounting backgrounds are welcome, the primary focus is on financial analysis, business performance evaluation, investment modeling, and executive-level decision support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain financial models used to evaluate existing investments, acquisitions, capital projects, and strategic opportunities.</li><li>Analyze operating and financial performance across portfolio companies and provide actionable insights to ownership and executive leadership.</li><li>Evaluate trends, risks, operational metrics, and financial results to identify opportunities for value creation and performance improvement.</li><li>Support investment underwriting, due diligence efforts, and analysis of prospective investment opportunities.</li><li>Monitor and assess the performance of existing investments, including operating companies, equity investments, and joint ventures.</li><li>Partner with portfolio company leadership teams to gather information, validate assumptions, and develop recommendations.</li><li>Collaborate directly with Controllers, CFOs, and executive management teams across multiple businesses.</li><li>Develop presentations, reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for ownership and key stakeholders.</li><li>Assist with portfolio planning, capital allocation decisions, and long-term strategic initiatives.</li><li>Leverage data analytics tools, business intelligence platforms, and financial systems to improve reporting and decision-making processes.</li><li>Participate in special projects related to growth initiatives, operational improvement, acquisitions, and investment strategy.</li></ul>
<p>The Senior Financial Anlayst will be responsible for the accurate and timely analysis of divisional financial statements and their comparison to budget and estimates. May also handle monthly performance reporting, forecasting requirements, and special projects.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Developing systems and processes to report KPIs to operations/management to help accomplish business strategies- Analysis and preparation of rolling forecasts and annual budgets dealing with multiple lines of business and locations. - Monthly financial analysis, including but not limited to, actual-to-forecast variance and trend variances inclusive of gross margin review of third-party and IC sales, as well as operating margin review including other costs of sales.</li><li>Coordination and oversight responsibility for accurate revenue recognition through POC.</li><li>Identifying and implementing process improvements in finance and operations organizations.</li><li>Assisting with both internal and external annual audits.</li><li>Ensure integrity of internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements and company policies and procedures.- Other duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a growing organization in the energy and natural resources sector. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing high-volume billing activity with proactive collections, account analysis, and customer communication. The role will focus on strengthening invoice accuracy, reducing aging balances, and supporting steady cash flow through close coordination with both customers and internal teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the receivables process from initial ticket review through invoice delivery, payment follow-up, and final account resolution.<br>• Prepare and track a large monthly invoice volume using OpenTicket and OpenInvoice while ensuring timely and accurate submission.<br>• Review aging data and customer account activity to prioritize collection efforts and help reduce past-due balances.<br>• Investigate billing exceptions such as disputed charges, short payments, rejected invoices, deductions, and other account variances.<br>• Work closely with customers, sales partners, and operations teams to secure invoice approvals and remove barriers to payment.<br>• Maintain billing records in alignment with customer requirements, including purchase orders, cost centers, requisition details, and contractual terms.<br>• Communicate directly with accounts payable contacts to confirm payment timing, obtain remittance information, and drive issue resolution.<br>• Reconcile customer accounts by clearing unapplied cash, reviewing credits, and correcting discrepancies that impact receivable balances.<br>• Produce recurring receivables reports and invoice tracking analysis in Excel and related systems to support cash flow visibility and performance improvement.<br>• Contribute ideas that improve billing efficiency, collection results, and the overall customer payment experience.
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join a contract opportunity supporting payroll operations for a major organization in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage complex pay activities, support workforce management processes, and help maintain accuracy across a large employee population. The position will work closely with payroll, HR, and operations stakeholders to strengthen compliance, improve process execution, and provide dependable support during critical payroll events.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct payroll cycle conversion efforts for multiple employee groups, overseeing setup activities, test execution, results review, and launch readiness for a smooth transition to a new pay schedule.<br>• Coordinate alignment of an additional pay group with the updated biweekly payroll calendar, ensuring accurate integration across impacted teams and employee records.<br>• Act as the internal resource for UKG Pro Workforce Management and Time & Attendance, confirming system settings, reviewing updates, and validating payroll-related data flows.<br>• Perform detailed payroll testing and reconciliation to identify discrepancies, confirm data integrity, and support stable payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees.<br>• Assist with year-end payroll administration by preparing reconciliations, supporting compliance-related reporting, and validating required employer documentation such as 1094-C and 1095-C filings.<br>• Collaborate with payroll, human resources, and operations partners to create clear process documentation, deliver user guidance, and provide follow-up support after implementation activities.<br>• Contribute to training and adoption efforts by helping end users understand payroll and workforce management processes, including support for learning-related initiatives where needed.
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented finance specialist to support planning, reporting, and business decision-making for a growing manufacturing organization in Houston, Texas. This role will partner with operational and leadership teams to interpret financial results, build forward-looking analyses, and communicate clear recommendations to executives. The ideal candidate brings strong FP& A capability, understands manufacturing cost drivers, and can work effectively in both English and Spanish across multiple locations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models, forecasts, and annual operating plans to support strategic and day-to-day business decisions.<br>• Analyze monthly and quarterly results, identify performance trends, and explain key variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.<br>• Partner with plant and business leaders to translate financial data into practical insights that improve operational and financial performance.<br>• Prepare concise executive-level summaries, presentations, and reporting materials that clearly communicate financial outcomes and recommendations.<br>• Support the budgeting cycle by coordinating inputs, validating assumptions, and helping maintain a disciplined planning process.<br>• Monitor manufacturing-related financial drivers, including cost behavior and production impacts, to strengthen business understanding and decision support.<br>• Collaborate with teams across Spanish-speaking locations to gather information, discuss results, and ensure alignment on financial priorities.<br>• Contribute to process improvement efforts and assist with finance-related system or reporting changes when needed.
<p>We are partnering with a <strong>large, established energy organization</strong> in Houston that is adding a Senior Financial Analyst to its team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into the business, working closely with operational teams, and using financial analysis to help leadership make better decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>The organization offers a <strong>hybrid work schedule, strong benefits, excellent retirement contributions, and long-term career growth opportunities</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Sr. Financial Analyst Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><p>This role sits at the intersection of finance and the business. Rather than spending the majority of the time producing recurring reports, this individual will be expected to understand what is happening operationally, determine the financial impact, and help leadership evaluate different paths forward.</p><p><br></p><p>A significant portion of the role will involve <strong>building financial models from the ground up</strong>, analyzing potential investments, and working through "what-if" scenarios. The team is looking for someone who can take an open-ended business question and develop the financial analysis needed to answer it.</p><ul><li>Build financial models from the ground up to support strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Partner closely with Operations to understand business performance, key drivers, and areas of opportunity.</li><li>Develop business cases and financial analyses for potential investments and growth initiatives.</li><li>Analyze multiple business scenarios and provide insight into potential financial outcomes.</li><li>Perform ad hoc analysis in response to changing business needs and leadership requests.</li><li>Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Support planning and forecasting activities while providing greater insight into underlying business drivers.</li><li>Turn complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations for management.</li><li>Prepare financial analyses and presentations for leadership.</li><li>Help enhance reporting and analytical capabilities across the finance organization.</li><li>Work cross-functionally on special projects and other business initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Why Consider This Opportunity?</u></strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond a traditional FP& A role and become more involved in the <strong>operational and strategic side of the business</strong>. The position offers significant variety, exposure to different areas of the organization, and the opportunity to see your analysis directly influence business decisions. The company also offers a <strong>hybrid work environment, excellent benefits, a very strong retirement program, and opportunities for continued professional growth</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>If you are interested in this opportunity, apply today or reach out to Casey Engeling directly on LinkedIn! </u></strong></p>