Job Openings

Oil & Gas Production Engineer

2010-05-24T15:55:00.000-06:00

Position Summary:
Independent oil and gas production company seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Production Engineer with a proven track record of accomplishments to support various high-profile and emerging plays for the company. In return, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on high-profile projects. Further, you will gain experience with a company that is large enough to provide you with diverse challenges and yet small enough to make sure you get high-quality opportunities for professional achievement and growth.

Responsibilities:
Work to evaluate strategic business development opportunities for acquisitions, divestitures, joint partnerships, farm-in/farm-outs, carry & promotes, etc.
Perform independent engineering analysis of assets, determination of reserves by category, rate performance, capital expenditure and operating cost estimates
Perform economic modeling to determine value of an opportunity; assess key sensitivities and their financial impacts
Recommend a course of action for the opportunity; prepare presentations and reports for business leads
Act as liaison with contract personnel and third party consultants as needed to complete evaluations and close transactions
Manage special projects as assigned, including data room organization
Ensure the confidentiality of acquisition and divestiture projects, as specifically outlined in confidentiality agreements.

Qualifications:
A minimum of two years experience specific to oil & gas activities, with a background in production and business development.
Exposure to an onshore resource play strategy/business model with tight gas and/or shale gas is also preferred
Business and Technical Acumen: Knowledge in formulating competitive strategies and managing policies, practices, trends and information affecting the total business.
Understanding of geological, geophysical, and economic concepts.
Proficiency with economic modeling software (ENPAK, ARGUS, ARIES), experience in Petra and PowerTools a plus. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
Demonstrated ability to analyze extensive amounts of data and information quickly coupled with the ability to make sound business recommendations based upon technical analysis.
Ability to listen effectively, as well as speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings & styles.
BS in Petroleum Engineering or other engineering discipline.

Assistant Customer Service Manager

2009-04-18T13:15:00.000-06:00

Summary:
The Purpose of the Assistant Customer Service Manager is to improve processes of Design Production and to set standards in order to reduce errors and credits.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Refine and monitors appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to insure consistent product quality and departmental performance.
Create business specific quality measurements and track improvement against these metrics.
Complete process evaluation including identification of goals and areas where improvement is needed. Measure, assess, and follow-up on individual and team performance improvement. Regularly provide coaching in developing corrective actions. Identify areas of personnel training and report on needs to the trainer/manager.
Provide thought leadership on how to make quality a strategic competitive advantage for the company.
Ensure orders are processed through system in an appropriate time to meet both external customers and internal customers (production) needs.
Refine and monitor standards and measures that address 1) following order instructions 2) Quality of work 3) timeliness of order movement and reduce rework due to poor quality of work, incomplete instructions and not following instructions. Use metrics to ID improvement opportunities and give weekly updates to team leads.
Implement phone monitoring and feedback process for CSR’s
Work with Credit desk to analyze root cause of credit and implement training or process change that will address the issue.
Ensure pre-book orders move timely through Art/digitizing/swatch so that they are available to the floor during slow time.
Participate in annual review of CS team members.

Required Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of embroidery applied to caps and visors
Thorough understanding of manufacturing process and shipping methods
Computer literate, especially in database programs
Must possess the ability to manage data including where to find specific information in the internal system

Required Skills and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Extremely organized with good attention to detail Advanced skills in Excel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Ability to work in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in business or equivalent
3-5 years within an order-processing environment.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

2009-04-15T16:27:00.000-06:00

SUMMARY:
Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes action plans to meet objectives. Manages the IT area through resources (people, capital, time) to achieve objectives in accordance with established policies. Works on problems of diverse scope, which requires in-depth analysis of various factors. Establishes and recommends changes to policies which affect immediate operation and could have company-wide effect. Requires expert knowledge of principles and practices in a particular field of specialization and how practices are applied.Provides delivery, integration and support of software solutions needed to run the business. This includes package application customization, custom application development, multiple systems integration, application architecture and modeling, and implementation/maintenance of supporting hardware infrastructure. Provides secondary problem resolution and support of all application systems.Responsible for managing implementation and integration of technology-based business solutions for various stakeholders, delivering high-quality solutions on-time, on-budget, on scope and on value; leading and managing project teams; collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues; working on day to day project scheduling and time management, resource management, project risk management, as well as tracking and reporting on project status and achievement of project objectives.Responsible for keeping pace with industry, business and information technology trends.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
Manages: hiring, performance management, career development, succession planning, and pay determination.Manages IT budget.Monitors and reports department status on major projects and service levels to senior management.Participates in business and IT strategic planning.Establishes and maintains a set of procedures to manage, track, and resolve end-user problems, questions and service requests in a timely and efficient manner.Accountable for end-user service levels, network service quality, and business application performance and availability.Prepares staff schedules and ensures adequate shift coverage for the internal network, website support, and IT operations.Monitors problem logs to ensure a high level of service to end-users (both internal and external).Approves proposed project plans to ensure projects are in line with established IT standards.Creates and manages schedule (workplan), scope and budget for projects.Creates and maintains project plans including: project goals, objectives and scope, success criteria, assumptions, constraints, roles & responsibilities, project organization chart, communication, risk and issues management procedures, testing approach and change management approach.Ensures quality of deliverables.Manages project teams. Primary interface with stakeholders to discuss and quickly resolve progress, issues, and risks.Maintains strong knowledge of company’s business operations, and IT applications used to run the business.Maintains effective relationships with other parts of the organization.Adheres to all company guiding principles, processes, policies, standards and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Four-year degree in Computer Science or Business, or equivalent experience.· 8-10 years related experience in IT including exposure to applications development, network administration, and IT operations.· Strong technology background in web and client/server systems, including both Windows and Unix/Linux platforms, and exposure to leading database products such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.· Familiarity with business processes in manufacturing, distribution and inventory management.· Leader and manager who can work with minimal supervision.· Supervisory and administrative skills including the ability to select, appraise, motivate, and develop subordinates.· Skills and abilities to provide technical, business and administrative guidance for activities within defined scope of responsibilities.· Proven ability to manage to project objectives and milestones, and meet time, budget and quality requirements· Ability to build and lead efficient project teams, while managing the “soft issues” within the team.· Proven ability to manage project risks and recommend appropriate solutions.· Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.· Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships within a cross-functional matrix organization, enlisting commitment across various organizational units.· Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills.· Good written and verbal communication skills.· Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with end-users, peers, senior management, and vendors.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Requires strong knowledge of current technology and trends in IT infrastructure, including networking, servers, security, and data storage and backup.· Requires strong knowledge of project management methods and tools.· Requires proficiency in application development approaches, techniques and tools, including database programming and SQL.· Requires strong analytical and problem solving skills.

GENERAL AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE:
1-2 years experience in developing and managing IT budgets.· 3+ years experience managing IT operations and networking functions.· 2+ years experience in programming, data analysis, database design and report writing.· 3+ years in project management.· 2+ years experience in staff supervision, including performance management.

BUSINESS ANALYST

2009-04-13T16:39:00.000-06:00

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Business Analyst is the individual who has the primary responsibility to elicit, analyze, validate, specify, verify, and manage the real needs of the project stakeholders, including customers and end users. The Business Analyst serves as the conduit between the customer community and the software development team through which requirements flow. A Business Analyst is involved at some level throughout the entire software development life cycle (SDLC). Upon establishment of the requirements baseline, the focus is shifted towards the management of the requirements specification and verifying the fulfillment of all requirements to the satisfaction of the end users.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Work with the product manager or project sponsor to document the product’s vision and the project’s scope.
· Develop, define, and build business requirements for new products and current solution enhancements.
· Participate in requirements prioritization.
· Analyze and solve day-to-day issues that occur within the enterprise solution.
· Provide guidance to stakeholders on devising effective and efficient approaches to achieve project objectives.
· Generate business use cases, feature detail documents, and detailed requirements documents
· Participate in detailed design reviews for feature content and functionality
· Work with the QA department to support system testing, assist to produce module test plans and test scripts
· Lead the process of verifying that the requirements are testable
· Work with QA, Client Support, Development and Professional Services to resolve client problems
· Monitor defects and enhancements within your functional area of responsibility
· Assist Pre-Sales engagements with demos, explaining new product features
· Assist in the development of marketing materials, user guides and user manuals
· Participates in onsite training
Other Functions: Assumes additional duties as requested or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
· Interviewing skills, to talk with individuals and groups about their needs and ask the right questions to surface essential requirements information
· Listening skills, to understand what people say and to detect what they might be hesitant to say
· Analytical skills, to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, distinguish presented user requests from the underlying true needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements
· Facilitation skills, to lead requirements elicitation workshops
· Writing skills, to communicate information effectively to customers, marketing, managers, and technical staff
· Interpersonal skills, to help negotiate priorities and to resolve conflicts among project stakeholders (such as customers, product management, and engineering)
· Additional preferred skills would include the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)

EXPERIENCE:
· Preferable for the candidate to have previously worked within the financial services or securities industry
· An understanding of requirements elicitation, analysis, specification, verification, and management practices and the ability to apply them in practice
· An understanding of how to practice requirements engineering within a software development life cycle in a team environment
· Knowledge of product management concepts and how enterprise software products are positioned and developed

Education, Training, and Certifications:
· College degree BA/BS
· Previous requirements elicitation training is preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Working beyond an eight hour day may be required on short notice and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Some travel may be required.

Staff Accountant

2009-04-10T10:33:00.000-06:00

Summary:

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.

Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.

Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.

Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.

Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.

Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.

Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.

Assist in modifications, documentation, and coordination of the implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.

Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.

Prepare for and oversee audits from outside vendors.

Collects appropriate data for preparation of federal and state reports and tax returns.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in accounting from four-year college or university; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Outlook; Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Excel software and Word software.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

2009-04-08T16:34:00.000-06:00

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Top-level duties include coordinating the preparation of financial statements and administering approved accounting practices throughout the company to assure that financial and operating results accurately reflect the conditions of the business and provide reliable information necessary to control operations.

MANAGEMENT & REPORTING STRUCTURE:
This position reports to the Controller and is responsible for all aspects of the general accounting function for the company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages the total accounting function for the company and provides direction and guidance for staff that may include levels to manager. Primary responsibility for month-end closeEstablishes and/or assists in the establishment of goals and objectives for the department. Plans and coordinates organizational activities, establishing priorities and sequences to meet designated goals and objectives. Participates in the development of company policy and administers approved accounting procedures. Assists senior management in making day-to-day operating decisions and offers advice on various aspects of company management. This position also assists operations in the evaluation of their performance in accordance with budgetary goals, principles, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. The Accounting Manager works as the point person with auditors coordinating all data collection and assuring the accuracy of department reports including the company’s general ledger. Throughout the year this position is also responsible for conducting periodical self-audits of internal systems and procedures.Streamlines processes to identify unnecessary processes and procedures.Full responsibility for monthly closing processes, financial statements and variance analysis ensuring financial statements are in compliance with corporate policies and US GAAP. Responsible for preparation of consolidated periodic financial statements.Analyzes results and performance; presents findings to management.Prepares other financial reports for management. Leads, motivates and oversees an accounting staff responsible for financial statements. Reviews, recommends and implements policies and proceduresAd-hoc projects, as required by the business units Staff development and training Analyze and research financial data to ensure appropriate treatment and compliance with GAAP. Drives the monthly close process and constantly identify improved methods. Directs the Company’s account analysis and reconciliation function. Supports the annual audit of financial statements.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Five years experience in accounting.
Prior managerial experience required.
CPA certification, preferred.
Thorough knowledge of Oracle EBS.
Excellent leadership, analytical, communications (oral and written) and managerial skills.
Self-motivated, innovative and able to lead change.

Payroll Specialist

2009-04-07T16:48:00.000-06:00

SUMMARY:
Performs payroll functions for company which operates fifty-two convenience stores in three
states for a total of 450 employees.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Set up new employees on payroll system
Maintain employee payroll files (i.e. job application, pay authorizations, W-4,
garnishments, and other required documentation)
Maintain rates of pay and deductions on system
Process weekly payrolls for store and administrative staff
Process monthly manager bonuses
Initiate payment of payroll tax deposits and prepare related reports
Prepare and distribute designated reports to management
Fulfill ad hoc requests to gather and analyze information and to provide assistance
other office staff as needed
Reconciliation of branded credit cards using an Access database
Download from website of daily credit card data
Download of data from PDI system
Reconciliation of data
Identify and research exceptions Upload and post into PDI

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
Two-year degree with basic accounting courses preferred
Day-to-day administration and master file maintenance of payroll systems
Current and orderly maintenance of paper files
Schedules and meets recurring due dates
MS Word, Excel
Bookkeeping fundamentals
Familiarity with PDI RMS system desired but not essential
Payroll administration (intermediate knowledge)

Territory Manager (Inside Sales)

2009-03-29T16:32:00.000-06:00

SUMMARY:
Career opportunity for a professional Territory Manager (Inside Sales Representative) with a leader in the Hospitality Industry. If you are a driven, goal oriented Sales Professional, possess the skills and talent to take advantage of this tremendous career opportunity and desire to have a career with a growing company in a thriving industry, this is the position for you.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Cold-call and warm-call hotels and motels in a geographic territory to identify the decision maker, what is being purchased next and when they are making the purchase.Influence the sales process with aggressive qualification, product knowledge, diligent follow up, innovative solutions and superior closing skills.With an entrepreneurial spirit, manage all aspects of a sales territory including time management, strategies, proposals, and negotiations and maintaining a database.Build a strong, thriving territory of both prospects and repeat customers that will generate a lucrative income opportunity.Work effectively with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and a CRM database.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
2-3 Years of prior sales knowledge along with a solid exposure to negotiating contract terms and pricing.

Director of Key Accounts

2009-03-13T16:31:00.000-06:00

SUMMARY:
The Director of Key Accounts is responsible for the acquisition and retention of multi-location local and regional accounts with annual sales volume of 5M+ in restaurant, specialty retail and home and garden verticals. They will also assist SVP in the acquisition and retention of select national accounts. The successful candidate will acquire new accounts through lead generation, relationship building and must demonstrate strong working knowledge of CRM, loyalty, direct, and/or database marketing. Demonstrated ability to analyze, prepare and present financial modeling.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Accountable for meeting and/or exceeding assigned sales objectives and monthly/quarterly revenue quotas. Manage sales funnel to analyze and manage pipeline activity and monitor sales activity against assigned quotas.
Identify and pursue new retail merchant opportunities, develop and maintain relationships within these accounts from operational (Director of Marketing or CRM) to “C” level (CMO, CFO, CEO).
Partner with merchants through a consultative sales approach to understand their business needs, issues, strategies and priorities to deliver a value-added business solution that drives revenue.
Build and maintain accurate and up to date strategic account plans including data-base marketing optimization opportunities for retail client base.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to present in both small and large group settings. Utilize PowerPoint to develop presentations focused on sales solutions responding to the specific buying needs of the merchant.
Must be self motivated and self disciplined and provide prompt follow-up to all customer inquiries providing superior customer service on a day to day basis.
Acquire and integrate industry knowledge related to general trends, emerging technologies and competitors.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
Minimum 5 - 7+ years demonstrated stable track record of success in consultative B to B sales role selling marketing services or database marketing products to large retail accounts.
Familiarity with local marketplace, companies and community in regional geography assigned preferred.
Experience with financial modeling, financial statements.
Analytical skills and the ability to view a current situation and see future opportunities for improvement.
Team player with ability to work within a matrix organization.
Bachelor’s degree required

Chief Financial Officer

2009-03-06T10:37:00.000-07:00

Position Summary:

Directs the operations and financial areas of the company to assure policies and practices support sales initiatives. Review initiatives to assure the company will reach its financial goals. As an officer of the corporation this position is responsible for the company's relationship with lending institutions, board of directors, shareholders and investors. The following duties are performed either personally or through subordinate managers:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting/Financial - Oversees and directs treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, general ledger, purchasing, real estate, long range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization. Establish and maintain banking and financial institution relationships.

Responsible for Monthly Statement of Financial Position to Board of Directors. Assures compliance with all applicable regulations governing financial reporting and banking covenants.

Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports, including margin review, factory and labor utilization and cost analyses.

Analyzes operational issues impacting functional groups and the entire institution, and determines their financial impact. Suggests and implements timely process improvement.

Reviews documents pertaining to royalties, leases, and other legal obligations of the company.

Appraises the organization's financial position and issues periodic reports on financial stability, liquidity and growth.

Production - Measures and reviews production efficiencies, quality, capacity and output. Works closely with VP of Operations in developing measurement metrics to reach production goals.

Client Services - Oversight of quality assurance, customer service and custom art creation and delivery. Constant communication of policies, procedures and protocol review and improvements.

Technology – Implement, improve and maintain company operating and information technology systems. Analyze needs, priorities and performance vs. budget throughout company. Actively work with programmers, project managers to assess system hardware, software and management needs and improvements, including back up systems.

Purchasing /Sourcing - Oversight of department to review inventory needs and sales projections by sku; pricing of new products and quotes for custom products; review costs and alternatives; manage senior level vendor relationships.

Human Resources - Oversee policies, benefits, personnel performance, union relations, including personnel evaluation, development and succession.

International Sales, Private Label Sales Oversight and Coordination - Assure orders are being processed properly and at appropriate margins. Maintain connections with sales representatives and manage product development, product sales assessment, contract management and pricing logistics of international and private label production.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting from four-year college or university. CPA preferred. Thorough knowledge of cost accounting and GAAP.
Ten years experience in a manufacturing environment at a senior management level.
Experience in a union-manufacturing environment.

Computer Skills:

Must have knowledge of Accounting software, Database software, Outlook Internet software, Manufacturing software (Microsoft Exapta preferred), Order processing systems; Proficiency in Excel and Word software

Other Skills and Abilities:

Relate well with employees at all levels. Must be highly organized, with good group, individual communication and presentation skills; ability to coordinate activities of several departments and managers. Able to affect change where required. Establish and meet deadlines.

Interface with all departments for goal setting, performance and process improvement.

Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Other Qualifications:

Must be able to travel. Experience in multi-state operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages seven subordinate supervisors who supervise 200+ employees in the Accounting, Human Resources, IT, Customer Service, Art, Sourcing and Private Label Sales. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises one non-supervisory employee. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.