Controller - Multi Location / Multi Account

Sodexo Careers•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo Universities is seeking a Multi-Unit Controller - Universities for oversight of multiple food service university accounts at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX. This position will manage accounting and financial matters and provide oversight to drive financial performance. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
3 years of experience in finance, accounting or related field
Work independently and demonstrate organization and comprehension skills
Ability to perform and maintain core responsibilities/accountabilities while simultaneously involved in other department initiatives
Demonstrate analytical ability
Excel skills
Essbase experience
Strong interpretation skills
Strong verbal & written communication skills

Nice To Haves

University experience a plus
Ability to manage the financial portion of client contracts

Responsibilities

Ensure integrity of business line internal financial reporting
Prepare client income statements and billings
Apply GAAP and objective accounting judgment to knowledge of contractual agreements and company policy
Work in a team environment to ensure department deadlines are met
Work proactively to prevent problems, and identify and implement innovative solutions
Set analysis standards and provide guidance to accountants to maintain strong business relationships
Maintain company databases as necessary
Identify and initiate coaching for accountant development
Provide guidance to new accountants
Coach and monitor results for technical development of others
Foster cooperation toward achieving department and organizational goals
Communicate with all levels of the organization