<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>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>hands-on technical manager</strong> to lead and actively contribute to the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role combines leadership with deep technical expertise, focusing on <strong>data center technologies, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms</strong> to ensure reliability, performance, and security across hybrid environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a <strong>technical lead</strong>, actively configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing infrastructure systems.</li><li>Manage and participate in the administration of <strong>data center technologies</strong>, including servers, storage, and <strong>VMware virtualization</strong>.</li><li>Design and maintain <strong>enterprise networking solutions</strong>, including <strong>SD-WAN</strong>, network segmentation, and advanced security practices.</li><li>Lead <strong>cloud architecture and migration projects</strong>, with hands-on experience in <strong>Azure</strong> and hybrid cloud environments.</li><li>Implement and manage <strong>Infrastructure as Code (IaC)</strong> and <strong>DevOps practices</strong> for automation and scalability.</li><li>Ensure operational excellence, cybersecurity resilience, and compliance with industry standards.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and cost-effective technology solutions.</li><li>Mentor and guide team members while remaining actively involved in technical execution.</li></ul><p><br></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>
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Administrator to oversee and enhance our cloud and hybrid infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. This role requires proactive management of enterprise systems and a hands-on approach to Azure-based technologies. You will play a critical role in implementing best practices, collaborating with teams, and driving innovation within our IT operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, implement, and maintain robust Azure-based infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity management.<br>• Manage Azure Active Directory configurations, ensuring secure access and identity governance.<br>• Optimize cloud resources to achieve maximum performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.<br>• Implement and monitor security protocols across both cloud and on-premises environments.<br>• Ensure compliance with industry standards while managing firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions.<br>• Administer hybrid systems that integrate on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructures.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues while monitoring system performance.<br>• Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, or Azure templates.<br>• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and adopt cloud-native practices.<br>• Mentor less experienced team members, contribute to strategic IT planning, and support disaster recovery initiatives.
<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>
<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>
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>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><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>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Data Governance & Data Quality Platform Engineer to own the technical administration, integration, and optimization of enterprise data governance and data quality platforms (e.g., Atlan, Monte Carlo). This role ensures governance and quality tools are scalable, securely integrated into the enterprise data ecosystem, and maintained for high availability and performance.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong platform engineering skills, experience automating data quality and metadata workflows, and a solid understanding of governance, compliance, and modern data architectures.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>1. Platform Engineering & Administration</p><ul><li>Configure and maintain data governance platforms for metadata management, data lineage, and governance workflows</li><li>Configure data quality tools for profiling, rule creation, and monitoring dashboards</li><li>Manage platform security, including user roles, authentication, SSO, RBAC, and access controls</li></ul><p>e2. Integration & Automation</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain integrations across data sources, databases, data lakes, and BI tools</li><li>Automate metadata ingestion and data quality checks using APIs, Python scripts, or ETL frameworks</li><li>Configure and maintain connectors for analytics and reporting platforms</li></ul><p> 3. Performance, Reliability & Monitoring</p><ul><li>Monitor platform health and optimize performance and scalability</li><li>Apply upgrades, patches, and troubleshoot technical issues</li><li>Implement logging, alerting, and proactive monitoring for governance and data quality environments</li></ul><p>a4. Technical Support & Issue Resolution</p><ul><li>Provide Tier 3 support for platform‑related incidents and escalations</li><li>Debug integration failures and resolve configuration conflicts</li><li>Collaborate with vendors for advanced troubleshooting and roadmap alignment</li></ul><p>r5. Security, Compliance & Risk Management</p><ul><li>Ensure platforms comply with data privacy and security standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)</li><li>Implement encryption, audit logging, and access controls</li><li>Support compliance reporting and risk assessments using governance and data quality metrics</li></ul>
<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>We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented <strong>Payroll Administrator II</strong> to join our team on a <strong>contract‑to‑hire</strong> basis. This hybrid position, based in downtown Houston, supports payroll processing, prevailing wage compliance, reporting, and payroll tax activities. The ideal candidate has strong experience in multi‑state payroll, government contract wage requirements, and payroll tax reconciliation.</p><p>If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at accuracy, and enjoy supporting employees with payroll‑related matters, we’d love to speak with you.</p><p>W<strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Prevailing Wage</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure employee compensation meets or exceeds prevailing wage requirements for government contracts and projects.</li><li>Generate and submit accurate prevailing wage and certified payroll reports (e.g., Form WH‑347) in compliance with federal and state regulations.</li><li>Coordinate with payroll to ensure correct pay rates for employees assigned to prevailing wage projects.</li><li>Track and resolve discrepancies in wage rates, benefits, and overtime.</li><li>Respond to requests for documentation, clarification, wage determinations, and employee classifications.</li><li>Maintain organized records including hours worked, wage rates, and project-specific information.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Processing</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly and semi‑monthly payroll for employees across multiple states.</li><li>Ensure accuracy of hours worked, deductions, benefits, and tax calculations.</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Address employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.</li><li>Partner with HR to resolve payroll concerns or discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain confidential and accurate payroll records.</li><li>Coordinate with Finance to reconcile payroll discrepancies and process adjustments.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Tax Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with payroll tax reconciliations and respond to agency notices.</li><li>Stay current with payroll tax law updates and ensure changes are incorporated into payroll processes.</li></ul>
