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Senior Internal Controls & Process Improvement:
Financial Reporting Accountant
Financial Reporting Analyst
Operational Accounting Manager
Senior Internal Audit
Senior Revenue Accountant

Senior Internal Controls & Process Improvement:

Client
Our team is engaged on a project to identify and recruit a Senior of Internal Controls & Process Improvement for one of our Fortune 500 clients in Houston. This company is recognized as a world leader in their industry with locations in over 50 countries. Highperformance employees definitely move up rapidly within this organization. The company also strongly believes in rewarding employees for job well done through strong professional development/career advancement opportunities, competitive raises, educational reimbursement incentives, equity opportunities and other long-term incentives.

Position
The Senior of Internal Controls & Process Improvement should have at least 2-5 years experience in a public accounting or internal audit. The Senior Internal Controls professional should have excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills as well as strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills. He/she should have a thorough knowledge of the internal audit profession, audit techniques, and a strong interest in the oilfield services industry and doing business internationally. Ability to travel internationally should be (30-35%).

Areas of Responsibility:

Utilize business knowledge and internal control experience to plan, develop and perform projects as required.
Participate in testing the internal control processes, objectives and activities implemented by the Company as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance effort.
Coordinate and consult with operations, finance and administrative personnel regarding possible improvements to internal accounting controls, policies and procedures.
Fully document and report to management the findings and recommendations resulting from procedures performed.
Appraise the adequacy of management’s actions to address control deficiencies.
Participate in work groups, task forces, committees, and project teams as a liaison.
Maintain a strong focus on the latest trends and best practices within BJ and the oilfield services industry.
Perform special projects as directed.

Compensation:

Target Base Salary $60,000-$85,000
Annual Bonus Eligibility, Special Recognition Awards
401K Match, 100% up to 6% of eligible pay
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Contact Us

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, or any of the other accounting & finance opportunities open with our clients, please contact Varenna Partners (Kimberly Bryan) 713-513-4863 or email at info@vrnapartners.com.

Financial Reporting Accountant

Client
Our team is engaged on a project to identify and recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant for one of our “Top” Energy Trading clients in Houston that has experienced significant growth over the past several years as a result of internal expansion.

Our client is a publicly listed company on the London and New York Stock Exchanges. They are also a leading player in the global energy market. They are a dynamic growing business with operations in some 25 countries over five continents. While their headquarters are in United Kingdom (UK), they have a proud history in all aspects of the energy sector, particularly natural gas, where they have experience across the entire gas chain – from exploration to delivery to the consumer.

Some of the key perks they offer include…an enjoyable work atmosphere, excellent professional development opportunities, highly competitive salaries & bonuses, yearly stock incentives, a generous vacation program, monthly health club reimbursement and monthly childcare reimbursement.

Position
This position is responsible for Financial Reporting & Analysis for the North American natural gas marketing, Global LNG and shipping business.

Areas of Responsibility:

Review, analysis and reporting of various units of assets performance to Group Finance, Region and Asset management. Liaising closely with business unit accounting teams to understand business performance. Liaising closely with other team members to understand budget/plan assumptions and performance of business against this budget / plan.
Assist in developing asset reporting environment and improvement and re-organization of current processes. Ensuring reporting infra-structure (all reporting related systems) is maintained to allow efficient reporting processes.
Review and analysis of operating unit balance sheet. Preparation of cash-flow’s for operating units. Assist in ensuring adequacy of internal financial controls. Assist in ensuring adherence to governance framework.

Requirements:
Accounting/Business degree, qualified accountant (CPA, CMA, etc.). Minimum of 2-3 years experience (preferably in oil and gas industry). Strong in analytical skills, detail oriented, focused on teamwork, research and problem solving skills, computer skills (financial systems, word, excel, power point), communication skills, question and challenge attitude, strong follow-through and capability to deliver important information to asset and group management .

Compensation
Target Base Salary $60,000-$75,000. Target Bonus 15% - Stretch 45%. 401K Match, 100% up to 6% of eligible pay. Health Club Reimbursement $130/month. Childcare reimbursement 50% up to $400/month.

Contact Us
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, or any of the other accounting & finance opportunities open with our clients, please contact Varenna Partners (Kimberly Bryan) 713-513 4863 or email at info@vrnapartners.com.

Financial Reporting Analyst

Client
Our team is engaged on a project to identify and recruit a Financial Reporting Analyst for one of our Fortune 500 clients in Houston that has experienced significant growth over the past several years as a result of internal expansion and acquisition. Fortune magazine has recognized our client as “One of America’s Most Admired Companies.”

Our client is a publicly traded master limited partnership (“MLP”) engaged in the transportation, storage and marketing of crude oil, refined products and liquefied petroleum gas and other petroleum products (together, “LPG”).

Some of the key perks they offer include…an enjoyable team atmosphere, excellent professional development and career advancement opportunities, highly competitive salaries & bonuses, equity incentives and half-days off on Fridays.

Position
This position is responsible for the preparation and analysis of the external and internal financial reporting. This person must possess well-developed analytical skills and a self directed, motivated and results-driven approach to work. They must also demonstrate an ability to independently develop solutions to problems/challenges as they arise and manage change in a positive and proactive manner. Excellent communication skills, organization and attention to detail required. Accounting experience 1 to 1.5 years experience, public accounting and/or industry.

Assist with the coordination of 10-Q and 10-K reporting process, annual audit process with auditors and press release as well as analyst presentations with Investor Relations
Preparation of GAAP financial statements for the consolidated entity and various subsidiaries
Balance sheet, income statement and cash flow analysis
Assist in SEC filings related to equity and debt offerings
Ensure detailed compliance with Sarbanes/Oxley 404 controls and procedures
Effectively interact with financial reporting, regulatory reporting, internal auditors and external auditors

Compensation

Target Base Salary $50,000 - $60,000
Annual Bonus Eligibility, Other Special Reward Incentives
401K Match, 100% up to 6% of eligible pay
Paid Parking or Bus Pass

Contact Us
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, or any of the other accounting
& finance opportunities open with our clients, please contact Varenna Partners
(Kimberly Bryan) 713-513-4863 or email at info@vrnapartners.com.

Operational Accounting Manager

Client
Our team is engaged on a project to identify and recruit an Operational Accounting Manager for one of our Fortune 500 clients in Houston. This company takes outstanding care of its employees! Employees participate in an exceptional bonus program and benefit from one of the most generous 401K matches. Also, Fortune Magazine recognized this employer last year as “One of the Best Companies to Work for in America.”

This company is one of the largest independent oil and natural gas companies in the United States with operations in the United States, offshore Trinidad and the United Kingdom North Sea. All employees are stockholders and the company strongly believes in rewarding employees for a job well-done through highly competitive bonuses, equity incentives, project awards, special recognition bonuses and other long-term incentives.

Position
This position is responsible for all operations accounting activities for a Division Support Team (DST) including the management of a small operations accounting staff.

Areas of Responsibility:

recording oil and gas reserve changes for UOP DD&A, recording straight-line depreciation,
maintaining properties in ARO system, preparing well payouts,
maintaining JIB A/R accounts, responding to non-operator inquiries,
hosting joint venture audits, maintaining/clearing work-in-progress accounts,
monitoring unproved properties amortization and lease impairments reserves,
supporting capital reporting process,
recording expense and capital cost accruals, supporting the Fort Worth operating divisions,
recording COPAS overhead, preparing variance analysis,
supporting internal and external audit processes including SOX,
responding to information requests from other EOG departments,
recording property sales, acquisitions and exchanges,
preparing a variety of special purpose reports.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree is required. Accounting degree is preferred; Must have at least ten years operations accounting experience.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, COPAS Accounting Procedures, SFAS 143, SFAS 19 and GAAP. Experience with Artesia Data Systems would be a plus.
In addition to technical knowledge to perform tasks, applicant must have interpersonal skills to deal with diverse groups in headquarters and operating divisions.

Compensation

Target Base Salary $85,000 - $115,000
Annual Bonus Eligibility, Special Recognition Awards
401K Match, 100% up to 6% of eligible pay
Equity Incentives/Stock Appreciate Rights

Senior Internal Auditor

Client
Our team is engaged on a project to identify and recruit a Senior Internal Auditor for an energy client in Houston. This company owns and operates the largest diving corps and the largest array of diving equipment in the world. Through internal expansion and acquisition it has grown into one of the largest marine diving contracting company's in the world.

This client is committed to being an employer of choice, offering stimulating and rewarding jobs and continually training and developing employees. They offer employees very competitive salaries and an excellent Benefits package, 401K and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Position
Senior Internal Auditor will assist the Director of Internal Audit in planning and executing a program of internal audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter. The auditor will identify internal control deficiencies as well as opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness and will communicate these results in written audit reports.

The auditor will be expected to have written and oral communication skills necessary to deal with all levels of management, and will be expected to have strong audit, accounting, and financial analysis experience. Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in Accounting.

Experience / Skills:

CPA and/or CIA
Public accounting experience
Public company internal audit experience
Sarbanes-Oxley experience
Well versed in internal controls
Strong analytical & interpersonal skills
Excellent communication & report writing skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
This position will require approximately 10% International Travel

Compensation

Target Base Salary $60,000 - $85,000
Other Rewards, Bonuses and/or Incentives
401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Senior Revenue Accountant

- Client
Our team is engaged on a project to identify and recruit a Senior Revenue Accountant for one of our Fortune 500 clients in Houston. This company takes outstanding care of its employees! Employees participate in an exceptional bonus program and benefit from one of the most generous 401K matches. Also, Fortune Magazine recognized this employer last year as “One of the Best Companies to Work for in America.”

Position
Record revenue and remit royalties for oil and gas sales associated with company and outside operated properties in Texas and New Mexico. Review and process division of interest changes received from Land Administration. Monitor gas balancing, pipeline imbalances, and prepare related entries. Perform account reconciliation and analysis on revenue related general ledger accounts including accounts receivable. Respond to royalty owners’ inquiries and work on special projects.

Requirements:

Approximately 5 or more years experience in oil and gas revenue accounting.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred; a business related degree may be considered.
Be proficient in Word and Excel.
Knowledge of Access, Artesia Software, or AS/ 400 query is a plus.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines and to work effectively in a team organization.
Must possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Compensation:

Target Base Salary $60,000 - $68,000
Annual Bonus Eligibility, Special Recognition Awards
401K Match, 100% up to 6% of eligible pay
Equity Incentives/Stock Appreciate Rights