<p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead financial operations and strengthen fiscal stewardship for the organization in Houston, Texas. This role oversees core accounting activities, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and grant-related financial coordination while partnering with leadership on planning and decision support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide staff, improve processes, and communicate financial insights clearly to internal and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s accounting framework by managing financial controls, refining procedures, and monitoring revenue activity to support accuracy, compliance, and overall financial health.</p><p>• Produce and review monthly and annual financial deliverables, including statements, reconciliations, payroll-related entries, budget documents, and management reports within established timelines.</p><p>• Lead the annual budget cycle, forecasting efforts, cash planning, and longer-range financial analysis in partnership with executive leadership, department managers, and human resources.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results, investigate variances, identify emerging trends, and present actionable recommendations that help leadership make informed business decisions.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit activity by serving as the main contact for auditors and preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and required financial filings in collaboration with accounting team members.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to prepare financial materials and explain performance trends for board finance and audit committee discussions.</p><p>• Work closely with development and organizational leadership on donation tracking, financial strategy, funding alignment, resource planning, and long-term sustainability initiatives.</p><p>• Oversee payroll-related accounting support, supervise financial system usage and optimization, and help maintain effective processes across accounting operations.</p><p>• Administer the organization’s insurance program by managing renewals, certificates, cost allocations, risk considerations, and vendor communication.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting staff by providing training, performance feedback, coverage support, grant compliance guidance, deadline coordination, and reporting oversight for funded programs.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p>Our client is hiring an Assistant Credit Manager to join their team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor credit and accounts receivable performance, taking appropriate action to support timely collections and promote best practices.</li><li>Track team performance against key metrics such as DSO, and provide analysis on fluctuations in metrics, portfolio aging, and accounts receivable balances.</li><li>Identify collection issues and order validation exceptions requiring escalation, and proactively resolve concerns such as past-due balances, exceeded credit limits, and master data discrepancies by collaborating with customers, operations, and sales teams.</li><li>Oversee customer credit lines, collections activity, and account balances to ensure adherence to established credit limits and payment terms while minimizing credit risk exposure.</li><li>Support customer negotiations involving severely aged balances to maximize collections and reduce bad debt risk.</li><li>Review and recommend bad debt write-off amounts for the allowance for doubtful accounts reserve.</li><li>Extend credit to customers within the approved authority limits and approve credit inquiries.</li><li>Identify the root causes of delinquency and lead action plans to drive end-to-end resolution.</li><li>Communicate employee training needs and partner with the process lead to coordinate training plans.</li><li>Act as the direct backup for other credit managers within the department.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience required, including credit and collections management experience within a large public and/or global organization, with a demonstrated history of increasing responsibility, accountability, and leadership.</li><li>Strong experience with summary, consignment, and ERS invoicing, with an emphasis on supply chain customer payment processes.</li><li>3–5 years of experience with electronic billing platforms such as ADP, Oildex, and EDI.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and Power Query.</li><li>Advanced analytical and risk assessment capabilities, including strong financial statement analysis skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects while exercising sound business judgment.</li><li>Critical thinker with a strong ability to perform root cause analysis.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of credit assessment tools such as D& B, Get Paid, High Radius, and Experian.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Ability to travel to customer or field locations as needed to conduct account reviews alongside credit specialists or sales teams.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Closing Manager to oversee complex commercial, construction, and real estate loan closings in Houston, Texas. This position leads the full closing lifecycle, coordinates with internal partners and external stakeholders, and ensures each transaction is completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards. The Sr. Closing Manager role also provides leadership to the closing team while promoting a high level of service for both clients and business partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for The Sr. Closing Manager position</p><p>• Direct the closing workflow for a diverse portfolio of commercial, construction, and real estate lending transactions from initial coordination through final funding and booking.</p><p>• Lead closing meetings, manage timelines, and track outstanding requirements to keep transactions moving toward scheduled completion dates.</p><p>• Examine due diligence materials, title-related items, insurance records, and legal documents to confirm alignment with approved credit terms and closing conditions.</p><p>• Oversee the delivery, imaging, and submission of executed loan packages so documentation is complete and transferred for booking without delay.</p><p>• Supervise closing staff by assigning work, coaching performance, and building a collaborative team environment that supports complex loan activity.</p><p>• Provide training, ongoing feedback, and developmental support to strengthen technical knowledge and execution quality across the department.</p><p>• Enforce documentation standards by reviewing files for compliance with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and investor guidelines.</p><p>• Prepare organized loan files for internal reviews, external audits, and examinations, and address documentation issues before they become larger risks.</p><p>• Work closely with lending, credit, legal, operations, servicing, title, escrow, and insurance contacts to resolve obstacles and maintain progress on active closings.</p><p>• Identify transaction risks early, escalate concerns when needed, and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and client experience.</p>
<p>Our client in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and tech-savvy Senior Operations Specialist to support senior leadership and help drive operational efficiency across a fast-paced business environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on managing complex projects, coordinating multiple moving parts, and supporting critical business functions with precision and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Operations Specialist will play a key role in administrative operations, workforce coordination, project support, documentation management, and communication across teams. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who can anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and remain composed in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Provide high-level operational and administrative support to senior leaders, managers, and cross-functional teams</p><p>Coordinate day-to-day operational activities, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and priorities are met</p><p>Prepare and manage business documents, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and client-facing communications</p><p>Support project coordination efforts involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and shifting priorities</p><p>Assist with workforce coordination, scheduling, onboarding support, and documentation management</p><p>Track operational processes and help improve workflow efficiency</p><p>Manage complex assignments with a high degree of accuracy, urgency, and follow-through</p><p>Communicate effectively with internal teams, leadership, clients, and external partners</p><p>Anticipate needs, identify issues proactively, and recommend practical solutions</p><p>Support business needs outside of standard working hours on occasion, as required</p><p>Travel up to 40% based on business and project demands</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee a high-volume payroll operation supporting a large, multi-state employee population in Houston, Texas. The Payroll Manager role combines hands-on payroll ownership with team leadership, requiring someone who can manage complex pay practices, maintain compliance, and strengthen day-to-day payroll execution. The position is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working across multiple entities, supporting union-related payroll considerations, and improving processes in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for the Payroll Manager position:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 750 employees across multiple states, ensuring timely and accurate weekly processing.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor a distributed team of three payroll staff members, assigning priorities, reviewing output, and promoting consistent service delivery.</p><p>• Manage payroll activities across multiple tax entities, including reconciliations, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation.</p><p>• Administer pay for employees with varied compensation models, including training rates, standard earnings, and other nontraditional pay arrangements.</p><p>• Apply payroll rules tied to union agreements, benefit programs, and pension requirements while maintaining accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Serve as the internal expert on ADP Workforce Now and related payroll processes, resolving issues and guiding effective system usage.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll data transfers between ADP Workforce Now and connected platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to support operational continuity.</p><p>• Assess existing payroll workflows and introduce stronger procedures, documentation, and internal controls to improve reliability and efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide payroll insight, support contract-related interpretation, and bring stability to the payroll function.</p>
<p>Our client, a high-performing organization located in the Galleria area of Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist / HR Business Partner to join their team. This role is ideal for a proactive, solutions-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable handling both strategic and routine HR responsibilities, and has a strong foundation in employee relations and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is a high performer who can effectively support a workforce of approximately 350 employees across multiple locations and bring strong business partnership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to the role.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Provide day-to-day HR support to leaders and employees across multiple locations</p><p>Manage and resolve employee relations issues with professionalism and sound judgment</p><p>Administer and support leave programs, including FMLA</p><p>Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and labor regulations</p><p>Partner with leadership on HR initiatives, employee support, and organizational needs</p><p>Assist with HR reporting, documentation, audits, and process improvement efforts</p><p>Support employee engagement initiatives, training coordination, and other HR programs</p><p>Handle a mix of strategic and routine HR tasks with accuracy and urgency</p><p>Travel quarterly to support 5 multi-state locations, including occasional 2-night overnight travel and possible last-minute travel when needed</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is hiring a bilingual Customer Service Manager to guide a customer support team serving transportation and warehousing operations in Baytown, Texas. This role blends team leadership, service excellence, and process oversight to ensure customers receive timely, accurate communication across shipping, inbound, export, and warehouse activity. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in logistics-focused customer service, communicates effectively in English and Spanish, and is skilled at improving workflows while supporting daily operational demands. Experience working with rail transportation, domestic shipping, exports, or inbound logistics preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for the Bilingual Customer Service Manager</p><p>• Direct and mentor customer service staff, coordinators, and team leads to build a high-performing, service-focused department.</p><p>• Manage day-to-day customer support activity, ensuring questions, requests, and service concerns are addressed quickly and thoroughly.</p><p>• Handle complex or escalated customer matters and work across departments to reach effective resolutions.</p><p>• Coordinate closely with warehouse, transportation, and operations teams to support order accuracy, shipment flow, and consistent customer updates.</p><p>• Support logistics activity tied to rail movements, domestic inbound freight, export shipments, and other transportation-related services.</p><p>• Evaluate existing procedures, refine standard operating practices, and introduce improvements that strengthen consistency and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead team meetings, coaching sessions, and training efforts to encourage accountability, development, and engagement.</p><p>• Perform internal compliance reviews to confirm adherence to company policies, service expectations, and operational procedures.</p><p>• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new employees to support team growth and continuity.</p><p>• Review billing questions, invoicing concerns, performance metrics, and system or automation improvement opportunities with cross-functional partners.</p>
<p>The HR & Payroll Assistant Bilingual English and Spanish supports day-to-day human resources and payroll operations, ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and a positive employee experience. This role partners closely with HR leadership and payroll to assist with recruitment coordination, employee onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, and multi-state payroll processing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, bilingual in English and Spanish, and must be experienced with ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities for the </strong>The HR & Payroll Assistant Bilingual English and Spanish</p><p><strong>Payroll & HR Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with <strong>bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll processing</strong> using <strong>ADP Workforce Now (WFN)</strong>, including multi-state payroll compliance.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, garnishments, deductions, and timekeeping entries.</li><li>Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and pay discrepancies.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits & Open Enrollment</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with <strong>benefits administration</strong>, including new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations.</li><li>Support <strong>annual open enrollment</strong>, including employee communication, data entry, and coordination with benefits providers.</li><li>Maintain benefits records and ensure accuracy in HRIS systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Recruiting & Onboarding Support</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Coordinate interviews</strong> with hiring managers and candidates, including scheduling and follow-up communication.</li><li>Assist with job postings, applicant tracking, and candidate correspondence.</li><li>Support onboarding processes, including new hire orientation, system access, and document collection.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Employee Documentation</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure <strong>employment document compliance</strong>, including <strong>I-9s, E-Verify, personnel files, and record retention</strong>.</li><li>Coordinate and track <strong>background checks and drug testing</strong> for pre-employment and as required.</li><li>Maintain confidential employee records in compliance with company policy and employment laws.</li></ul><p><strong>General HR Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with employee relations matters by preparing documentation and reports as needed.</li><li>Support HR projects, audits, reporting, and process improvements.</li><li>Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned, including training coordination, policy administration, and internal communications.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an HR Generalist to support both people operations and payroll activities for a transport-focused organization in South Houston, Texas. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong employee support skills with practical experience managing payroll across multiple states. The role will contribute to a positive employee experience while helping maintain compliant, organized, and efficient HR processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule, using HRIS tools to validate hours, earnings, deductions, tax withholding, and other payroll inputs.</p><p>• Maintain payroll and personnel documentation with a high degree of accuracy while supporting compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.</p><p>• Serve as a resource for employees and managers by addressing routine HR questions, supporting policy interpretation, and helping resolve day-to-day workplace matters.</p><p>• Coordinate the full onboarding experience for new employees, including required documentation, system access setup, and orientation planning.</p><p>• Lead orientation and introductory training sessions to help employees integrate smoothly into the organization.</p><p>• Support benefits-related activities, employee job status updates, and separation processes while ensuring records remain current.</p><p>• Organize and safeguard employee files and HR data, handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.</p><p>• Assist with audits, reporting requests, and special HR or payroll initiatives as business needs evolve.</p>
We are looking for a Compliance Director to oversee and manage regulatory compliance within a fast-paced auto lending company in Houston, Texas. This position requires a strategic thinker who can ensure adherence to state and federal laws while identifying and mitigating risks associated with consumer financing. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in developing policies, conducting audits, and maintaining the company's compliance framework.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and implement regulations such as the Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act to maintain legal compliance.<br>• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks related to auto lending practices, including proper handling of product cancellations and refunds.<br>• Develop, update, and enforce internal policies and procedures to align with current regulatory requirements.<br>• Provide training to staff members on compliance protocols to ensure consistent understanding and application across the organization.<br>• Conduct thorough audits to verify adherence to established standards and identify areas for improvement.<br>• Oversee credit reporting controls and ensure accurate reporting to credit bureaus.<br>• Prepare detailed reports on compliance risks and present findings to senior management or the board of directors.<br>• Collaborate with various departments to ensure fair lending practices and consumer protection measures are consistently upheld.<br>• Stay informed on changes to laws and regulations affecting the auto finance industry and implement necessary updates to company processes.
<p>🌎✈️ <strong><em>TAX SENIOR – GLOBAL CORPORATE TAX </em></strong>✈️🌎 </p><p>🚀 Advance Your Public Accounting Career with a Growing, High-Impact Tax Team! Are you a tax professional who thrives on solving complex tax issues, working with international entities, and building strong client relationships? We are seeking a Tax Senior to join our client's dynamic tax practice and play a key role in serving sophisticated corporate and partnership clients with domestic and international tax needs. </p><p> </p><p>If you're pursuing your CPA or EA and looking for exposure to international tax, tax consulting, planning, compliance, and due diligence projects, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career alongside experienced Managers and Partners. </p><p><br></p><p> 💼 <strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO </strong></p><p>As a Tax Senior, you'll take ownership of complex tax engagements while mentoring entry level staff and serving as a trusted resource for clients and team members. </p><p><br></p><p>🎯 <strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><p>✅ Review tax return data input and identify, analyze, and resolve technical tax issues </p><p>✅ Prepare and review complex tax returns, including: Corporate Income Tax Returns (Forms 1120, 1120F, and 1120S) Partnership Tax Returns (Form 1065) International Information Returns (Forms 5471 and 5472) Withholding Tax Returns (Form 1042) </p><p>✅ Conduct tax research and provide practical solutions to complex tax matters </p><p>✅ Assist with tax planning strategies for corporate and partnership clients </p><p>✅ Prepare supporting workpapers and documentation for tax engagements </p><p>✅ Respond to IRS and state taxing authority notices and inquiries </p><p>✅ Participate in tax audits, tax due diligence, and special consulting projects </p><p>✅ Draft tax memoranda and communicate findings to management and clients </p><p>✅ Train, mentor, and develop entry level tax professionals </p><p>✅ Build strong client relationships while collaborating with Associates, Seniors, Managers, and Partners </p><p>✅ Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment</p>
<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>We are seeking an <strong>AI/ML Engineer with a focus on Generative AI</strong> to design, develop, and deploy advanced AI solutions that drive business innovation. This role will leverage large language models (LLMs), machine learning, and cloud-based AI technologies to build intelligent applications, automate workflows, and enhance data-driven decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, and deploy Generative AI solutions using LLMs such as OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or open-source models.</li><li>Build and optimize AI/ML pipelines for model training, fine-tuning, evaluation, and inference.</li><li>Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and integrate vector databases.</li><li>Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver AI-powered applications.</li><li>Implement prompt engineering strategies and model optimization techniques to improve performance and accuracy.</li><li>Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance AI models in production environments.</li><li>Ensure AI solutions adhere to security, governance, and responsible AI best practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Audit Partner with extensive background in public accounting to lead audit engagements for international clients. This role involves guiding teams through complex financial reporting requirements, including audits for companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges or preparing for IPOs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of technical audit standards, and a dedication to delivering exceptional results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead audit engagements for international clients, ensuring compliance with U.S. financial reporting standards and regulations.<br>• Supervise audit teams, review deliverables for accuracy, and address any discrepancies or issues.<br>• Provide technical expertise on complex audit matters, including SEC-related reporting and IPO preparation.<br>• Mentor and train audit staff to foster detail oriented growth and enhance team performance.<br>• Collaborate across departments to support firm-wide initiatives and strategic planning.<br>• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to strengthen business development efforts.<br>• Develop and present high-quality reports and presentations for clients.<br>• Ensure timely delivery of audit services while maintaining the highest detail oriented standards.<br>• Participate in recruitment, training programs, and detail oriented development activities.<br>• Stay current on relevant technical literature and regulatory updates to maintain expertise.
We are looking for an experienced D365 Business Central Functional Consultant to support business-critical processes across finance, operations, and manufacturing in Houston, Texas. This role partners with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, strengthen data accuracy, and ensure the platform meets the needs of a multi-entity organization. The ideal candidate brings strong functional expertise, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to connect business priorities with effective ERP solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the day-to-day functional support and continuous improvement of a multi-entity Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central environment serving finance and operational teams.<br>• Analyze business needs across purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, and related workflows, then recommend and implement scalable system enhancements.<br>• Configure and refine Business Central capabilities across areas such as manufacturing, inventory costing, supply chain, warehousing, service management, and connected third-party tools.<br>• Act as the primary functional resource for users by resolving application issues, investigating root causes, and supporting processes tied to finance, inventory, projects, and reporting.<br>• Collaborate with developers and external partners to define requirements, validate solutions, and deliver customizations, integrations, and system improvements.<br>• Maintain foundational system settings including financial structures, posting rules, dimensions, approval processes, workflows, and role-based access controls.<br>• Provide support for critical accounting cycles by assisting with close activities, inventory valuation, costing reviews, and related financial control processes.<br>• Lead testing activities for enhancements and releases by preparing test scenarios, coordinating user participation, validating outcomes, and managing issue resolution.<br>• Develop reports, process documentation, and user guidance materials that help teams make informed decisions and use the system effectively.<br>• Deliver training, onboarding, and adoption support for end users while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and promote best practices within Business Central.