<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half are working with a company that is a large North American energy infrastructure network focused primarily on natural gas pipelines, along with power and energy solutions assets. The company generates most of its earnings from regulated or long‑term contracted pipeline systems that transport natural gas across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. This client is looking for a Lead Accountant that will work within the financial accounting and reporting team and will be a specialist that has worked with FERC form 2 and an added plus is working with FERC rate cases. This company is looking for a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5 plus year’s experience with 2 plus year’s of completing FERC Form 2. 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 Lead Accountant in the subject line.</p>
<p> Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half are working with a company that is a large North American energy infrastructure network focused primarily on natural gas pipelines, along with power and energy solutions assets. The company generates most of its earnings from regulated or long‑term contracted pipeline systems that transport natural gas across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. This client is looking for a Senior Accountant that will work within the Fixed Assets Team and will be a specialist that has worked with FERC form 2 and an added plus is working with FERC rate cases. This company is looking for a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5 plus year’s experience with 2 plus year’s of completing FERC Form 2. 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 Lead Accountant in the subject line.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Pasadena, Texas. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping financial strategies and ensuring accurate reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working closely with leadership to deliver insightful financial analyses and drive decision-making. With opportunities for growth and skill development, this position offers a dynamic blend of operational finance and strategic forecasting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support organizational planning.<br>• Analyze financial performance, including monthly and quarterly results, and provide variance analysis against budgets and prior periods.<br>• Create and enhance operational dashboards and management reports to guide strategic decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller to ensure accurate month-end close processes, including journal entries and accrual reviews.<br>• Assist in preparing executive-level presentations and management reporting packages.<br>• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to evaluate pricing strategies, capital investments, and other business initiatives.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams, including sales and operations, to translate business drivers into actionable financial insights.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and forecasting efficiency.<br>• Act as a financial advisor to leadership, providing data-driven recommendations in a dynamic work environment.
<p>Our client in Spring, TX is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join their team! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with over 900 employees. If you are a tech-savvy HR professional with expertise in managing HR functions at scale and a passion for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Full Cycle Workers’ Compensation Management: Handle all aspects of workers’ comp claims, including conducting thorough investigations and ensuring compliance.</p><p>FMLA Administration: Manage Family and Medical Leave Act processes, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulations.</p><p>I-9 and E-Verify Management: Oversee employee eligibility verifications and document compliance.</p><p>New Hire Orientation: Facilitate onboarding processes to integrate employees effectively into the organization.</p><p>Benefits Management: Take on benefits administration responsibilities as the role expands.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>Proven experience in all areas listed above (Workers’ Comp, FMLA, I-9/E-Verify, New Hire Orientation).</p><p>Experience managing HR operations for at least 500 FTEs; familiarity with scaling HR processes for over 900 employees is preferred.</p><p>Tech-savviness: Ability to efficiently utilize HR software and systems to streamline processes and improve productivity.</p><p>The role does not include employee relations functions, so candidates should be comfortable specializing in administrative and operational HR tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Work Arrangement:</p><p>Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote (located in Spring, TX).</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation:</p><p>Up to $70,000 annually (commensurate with experience).</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Time Management Representative / Specialist</strong> for an immediate need within their Payroll Operations team. This is a long-term contract opportunity (1+ year) with hybrid flexibility (3 days onsite / 2 days remote – Tuesday and Friday remote) and a 9/80 work schedule. The ideal candidate will bring strong timekeeping system experience, advanced Excel skills, and a solid understanding of payroll and pay policy administration for large employee populations.</p><p><br></p><p>This role goes beyond basic time entry — it requires someone who understands how timekeeping impacts payroll processing, compliance, and policy interpretation across complex shift structures.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure timely processing and validation of payroll time data for large populations of salaried exempt/non-exempt and hourly employees (2,000+ employees).</li><li>Sustain a Center of Excellence focused on U.S. dollar timekeeping, work schedule standardization, wage codes, and pay practices.</li><li>Conduct time entry audits aligned with payroll deadlines to ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable wage & hour laws.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and supervisor inquiries related to time entry, overtime, premium pay, and pay policies.</li><li>Research, validate, and process prior-period adjustments and off-schedule changes (e.g., training attendance rosters).</li><li>Analyze complex shift structures including 8-hour, 10-hour, 12-hour rotating “Dupont style,” and 9/80 schedules.</li><li>Perform data reconciliation and reporting using advanced Excel functions (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs).</li><li>Import/export and analyze large data sets between Excel and timekeeping systems.</li><li>Liaise with HR, Payroll, and HRMS teams to resolve time-related discrepancies.</li><li>Support annual audits and assist with system release testing.</li></ul>
<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>
A multi- national manufacturing company located in Northwest Houston is adding an FP& A Analyst to their team.<br>Job duties include:<br>• Assists in developing and implementing goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management and forecasting & budgeting.<br>• Responsible for planning & tracking the monthly close process and reporting the monthly financial results.<br>• Drive the quarterly Forecast submissions, annual budget preparation process, and presentation to leadership.<br>• Plan and coordinate the preparation and reporting of the weekly flash report, rolling forecasts, and ad hoc schedules as requested.<br>• Prepare the monthly and quarterly Operating Reports, including the variance analysis and commentary between actual results and forecasts and prior periods for both P& L and balance sheet categories.<br>• Preparation and provide analysis on corporate consolidations, domestic and international.<br>• Develop/prepare financial models to be used for decision support purposes.<br>• Support the leadership team with special projects, presentations, and analysis.<br> Ideal candidate will have:<br>• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.<br>• 5 + years of progressive experience in Accounting or Financial Planning and Analysis.<br>• Experience with Hyperion, Smartview, FCC or Longview<br>• Willingness to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.<br>• Interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and work in a team environment.<br>• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a multinational corporate structure preferred.<br>• Strong computer skills, including ERP (IFS, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel Skills required, and Power BI+.<br> <br><br><br>Compensation is up to 120K. This is a hybrid opportunity.<br><br>For confidential consideration please forward your resume to karen.amoroso@roberthalf.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will manage multi-state payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while handling high-volume payroll tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process multi-state payrolls across various pay cycles with precision and efficiency.</p><p>• Handle high-volume payroll transactions, ensuring timely and accurate completion.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and promptly resolve any identified issues.</p><p>• Manage the calculation and processing of bonuses, commissions, and other special payments.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll-related inquiries and concerns.</p><p>• Generate and review payroll reports to identify trends and ensure data accuracy.</p><p>• Stay updated on payroll laws and best practices to ensure organizational compliance.</p><p>Hybrid position - 4 days in office and 1 from home</p>
<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk or on Instagram at shadlirarh for video’s on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with a West Houston/ Energy Corridor Client in Energy Space that is looking for a Manager of Derivatives and Technical Accounting. Are you looking for a delayed start date after your Busy Season? April Start? Reach out to me and we can discuss more. Role is open due to internal promotion. This candidate must have 8 plus years of experience, must have a CPA and prior public accounting, energy clients a must and must have clients that have ASC 815 exposure. This group has a team. Company make up is Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits. Company has a modified Hybrid work schedule. A more detailed Job description will be given to qualified candidates. For confidential consideration please contact Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word resume with Manager of Derivatives and Technical Accounting in the subject line. Recommend a Friend and ask about our Referral Bonus program. </p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Houston (preferred), Dallas, Austin / San Antonio</p><p><strong>Work Model:</strong> Predominantly remote | Hybrid as needed</p><p><br></p><p>Role Overview</p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Global Procurement Specialist – IT</strong> on a contract‑to‑hire basis to support enterprise‑wide IT procurement. This role sits within a global procurement function that manages high‑impact, organization‑wide IT contracts and licensing. The ideal candidate has strong IT procurement experience, excellent communication skills, and thrives in a collaborative, global environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the <strong>full IT procurement lifecycle</strong>, including reviewing, negotiating, and redlining IT contracts</li><li>Support <strong>large‑scale, high‑volume IT agreements</strong> and vendor relationships</li><li>Lead sourcing activities including <strong>RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs</strong></li><li><strong>Negotiate favorable commercial terms focused on cost savings and risk mitigation</strong></li><li><strong>Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure contract alignment and compliance</strong></li><li><strong>Maintain contract and vendor documentation and support governance activities</strong></li><li><strong>Ensure procurement processes comply with internal policies and regulations</strong></li></ul><p>Team & Environment</p><ul><li>Work closely with <strong>one other procurement team member</strong></li><li><strong>Additional procurement hire underway in London</strong></li><li><strong>Global collaboration requires flexibility outside traditional business hours</strong></li></ul>
<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>Follow Shad Lira on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles in the Houston area. Shad and his team at Robert is working with a Commercial Real Estate Client in West Houston. This Property Accountant role will support several properties and will work on a team of 4 to 6 people. This Hybrid model work environment only works from office a couple days a week. Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, 2 plus year’s commercial real estate and must have Yardi or MRI. Compensation make up is Base Salary and Benefits. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with Commercial Real Estate Accountant in the subject line.</p>
<p>Follow Shad's Video format on #chalkboardtalk on LinkedIn. Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with a client that has multiple interests and ventures. </p><p><br></p><p>🧾 Accounting Manager – Sports & Fitness Industry</p><p><br></p><p>🏋️♂️ A dynamic company with athletic and sports clubs across the Houston area is teaming up with <strong>Robert Half</strong> to find a talented <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead a small, high-performing team. If you're passionate about numbers and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, this could be your next big win!</p><p>🎯 What You’ll Do:</p><ul><li>👥 Lead and mentor a small accounting team</li><li>📊 Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>🏢 Manage accounting across multiple locations and revenue streams</li><li>🔍 Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls</li><li>🤝 Collaborate with a supportive and empowering leadership team</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💰 What You Get:</p><ul><li>💵 Competitive base salary</li><li>🎯 Bonus potential</li><li>🏥 Full benefits package</li><li>🏠 Light hybrid work flexibility</li><li>🙌 Supportive leadership and team culture</li></ul>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>CMDB Management</p><ul><li>Implement, configure, and maintain the ServiceNow CMDB in collaboration with infrastructure operations and platform owners</li><li>Define and enforce CMDB policies, standards, business rules, and procedures</li><li>Perform audits and reconciliation to ensure CMDB data accuracy and integrity</li></ul><p>ServiceNow Discovery</p><ul><li>Configure and manage discovery schedules, probes, sensors, and credentials</li><li>Deploy and manage MID Servers</li><li>Analyze and optimize discovery data sources</li><li>Understand and create discovery patterns as needed</li></ul><p>CMDB & CSDM Enablement</p><ul><li>Manage CI classes and relationships within the CMDB</li><li>Align CMDB structure with the Common Services Data Model (CSDM)</li><li>Design automation to identify, clean up, and retire stale configuration items</li></ul><p>Technical Foundations</p><ul><li>Apply networking knowledge (IP addressing, protocols, ports, firewalls) to support discovery and CMDB accuracy</li><li>Support Windows and Linux environments, including DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory integrations</li><li>Manage service accounts and ensure secure system access</li></ul><p>Scripting & Automation</p><ul><li>Use basic scripting (PowerShell, JavaScript, or Python) to automate CMDB and discovery processes</li></ul><p>Collaboration & Enablement</p><ul><li>Partner with IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to align CMDB capabilities with organizational goals</li><li>Provide guidance and training on CMDB best practices</li></ul><p>Reporting & Analytics</p><ul><li>Build and maintain CMDB dashboards and reports</li><li>Configure and monitor the CMDB Health Dashboard</li><li>Analyze CMDB performance and recommend improvements</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Tax Accountant</strong> to join their team on a <strong>contract-to-hire</strong> basis. This is a unique, hands-on tax role supporting North American and international operations, with a strong emphasis on corporate and indirect tax compliance. The position is ideally Houston-based with a hybrid schedule, though there is potential flexibility for exceptional fully remote candidates.</p><p>This role is well-suited for a tax professional who enjoys mentoring junior staff, navigating international complexity, and partnering closely with leadership to improve and streamline tax processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tax & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead corporate, sales, and VAT tax compliance efforts, primarily across <strong>North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Panama)</strong>, with emerging support for <strong>UK, Australia, and New Zealand</strong></li><li>Oversee international and domestic tax compliance activities and coordinate with external tax consultants</li><li>Provide guidance on transfer pricing matters, particularly related to funding non-U.S. entities</li><li>Review and ensure accurate tax-related activity within the general ledger and financial statements</li><li>Research tax issues, assess risk, and recommend process improvements</li><li>Support audits, inquiries, and ongoing compliance requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and mentor staff accountants, serving as a technical resource and hands-on leader</li><li>Partner closely with senior leadership and finance stakeholders on tax matters</li><li>Occasionally present tax topics and findings to executive leadership</li><li>Help create structure and efficiencies within evolving or disorganized processes</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Work with ERP and financial systems to support tax reporting (experience with any major ERP is acceptable)</li><li>Leverage advanced Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and reconciliations</li></ul>
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p><strong>A large, global organization is seeking a Senior Associate within its Corporate IT Risk & Controls function</strong>. This role is part of the <strong>Second Line of Defense</strong>, supporting the company’s internal control environment across technology, finance, and operational processes.</p><p>The position focuses on evaluating IT risks, enhancing control frameworks, supporting system implementations, and partnering closely with stakeholders across multiple departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an <strong>IT audit, SOX, or technology risk background</strong> who enjoys a mix of analysis, collaboration, and hands-on control design work. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, can operate in ambiguous situations, and is able to translate technical risks into practical business implications.</p>