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Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus potential

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ESS Support Services Worldwide is the specialty division of Compass Group. ESS Support Services Worldwide – Gulf of Mexico is a leading provider of comprehensive support services, specializing in food and facility maintenance for clients and their employees both offshore and on remote land sites. ESS includes our Alaskan native corporations, villages and individuals in the ownership of the catering, housekeeping and facility support services business.

Our team consists of culinary professionals, dedicated kitchen support personnel, and hospitality experts committed to delivering unparalleled guest services, supporting every aspect of daily community life for our clients' resident workers -- 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

Job Summary:

As the Director of Finance, you will manage all accounting aspects of the business and support in driving the financial strategy and planning. You will assess financial performance, assisting with all the accounting and control functions including all revenue and expense reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and monthly financial reporting requirements. This role reports to a Director in Canada and leads a team of 4 (2 locally in Lafayette and 2 in Alaska). This very multifaced role requires someone able to be flexible and alright with being reactionary vs being proactive due to the nature of the business. This position is hybrid within the local Lafayette area or able to commute within a reasonable distance by vehicle to Lafayette (ideally within an hour). The role will work from home the majority of the time and in the Lafayette office a couple times every other week and definitely through month-end closing. Relocation assistance will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains timely and accurate financial documents and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with best accepted accounting principles

• Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures

• Reviews monthly results and implements monthly variance reporting

• Implements policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation

• Establishes guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and supports preparation of the annual budget and forecasts in consultation with regional Vice President

• Develop a strong understanding of the contracts within the sector and support the operations and the finance team in financial oversight of these contracts

• Supports all management reporting that happens during and post the period end including reports on the P&L, inventory, AR, AP, and other sector specific analytical and reconciliatory reports

• Lead and mentor a team finance & accounting resources that support the sector

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in Accounting or Finance required

• Master’s degree or CPA required

• Confirmed experience in running financial operations across multiple contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

• Ability to optimally present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

• Strong critical thinking skills to identify and address issues, gather information, and arrive at well-founded conclusions.

• Detail orientation and ability to analyze data, trends and processes.

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and take care of several abstract and concrete variables

• Strong experience with SAP, Excel, Power Point and Access

• Strong organization and time management skills are vital to manage and complete multiple and shifting priorities/projects with accuracy and timeliness

• Strong professional and interpersonal skills as well as written communication skills

• May travel 2-4 times per year to Houston/Toronto

• Must have experience supporting financials for at least $120 million in annual revenue

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

ESS Support Services Worldwide maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

ESS Support Services Worldwide offers competitive wages, has an award-winning benefits program which includes health, medical, dental, vision, retirement plus other insurance which meets the needs of each individual.

Req ID: 1375956

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ERIN S PRINDLE

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