Director of Finance

1 day ago


Baton Rouge LA United States Compass Group, North America Full time
Compass Group, North America Director of Finance Baton Rouge, Louisiana Apply Now

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.

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 position is hybrid within the local Lafayette area or able to commute within a reasonable distance by vehicle to Lafayette (ideally within an hour).

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Establishes and maintains timely and accurate financial documents and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with best accepted accounting principles.
  2. Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
  3. Reviews monthly results and implements monthly variance reporting.
  4. Implements policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation.
  5. Establishes guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and supports preparation of the annual budget and forecasts in consultation with regional Vice President.
  6. Develop a strong understanding of the contracts within the sector and support the operations and the finance team in financial oversight of these contracts.
  7. 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.
  8. Lead and mentor a team finance & accounting resources that support the sector.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in Accounting or Finance required.
  2. Master’s degree or CPA required.
  3. Confirmed experience in running financial operations across multiple contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
  4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  5. Ability to optimally present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
  6. Strong critical thinking skills to identify and address issues, gather information, and arrive at well-founded conclusions.
  7. Detail orientation and ability to analyze data, trends and processes.
  8. Strong experience with SAP, Excel, Power Point and Access.
  9. Strong organization and time management skills are vital to manage and complete multiple and shifting priorities/projects with accuracy and timeliness.
  10. Strong professional and interpersonal skills as well as written communication skills.
  11. May travel 2-4 times per year to Houston/Toronto.
  12. Must have experience supporting financials for at least $120 million in annual revenue.

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