Role Overview Sodexo Universities is seeking a Multi-Unit Controller - Universities for oversight of 6 food service university accounts in our Mississippi and Southern Louisiana District. This position will manage accounting and financial matters and provide oversight to drive financial performance. This position will grow to support additional regional operations. This Multi-Location Controller will provide unit finance support for weekly flash projections, participation in final budget reviews, forecast updates, period close, and ad hoc reporting (daily, weekly and monthly). This Controller will serve as the primary point of contact for unit and district finance projections, questions and concerns. Ensures weekly and monthly financial reports are completed for client and as well as monthly analysis of those results and detailed variance explanations are submitted within specific deadlines. University experience a plus as well as the ability to manage the financial portion of client contracts. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment. This is a remote position for someone residing in Mississippi or Sothern Louisiana, with limited travel to and from accounts. SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. Incentives • Relocation Assistance Available* What You'll Do • Calculating the weekly and monthly financials, Budgeting and Forecasting, Audits, Reconciliations • Assisting with the month-end closing process • AP and AR • Work on client financial reporting, ability to present financial data to client • Monitor and analyze financial data; • Conduct UFS entries; unit transfers, perform reconciliations; • Monitor accounting and finance processes/projects; • Ensure integrity of business line internal financial reporting, prepare client income statements and billings; • Work in a team environment to ensure department deadlines are met; • Work pro-actively to prevent problems, and identify and implement innovative solutions; • Set analysis standards and maintain strong business relationships; • Foster cooperation toward achieving department and organizational goals; and/or • Communicate with all levels of the organization. What We Offer Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring • strong attention to detail; • demonstrate strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, modeling) required; Access database knowledge preferred; • have effective communication skills (written & verbal); • succeed in a team environment; • are customer service oriented; • have strong finance knowledge, as well as strong research and analytical skills; • adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently; • demonstrate excellent organizational skills; • can manage competing priorities and deadlines; and/or generate bold, creative ideas to improve performance and processes. Who We Are At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in finance, accounting or related field