Unit Controller 3

Sodexo Careers•Lafayette, LA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Unit Controller 3 for the University of Louisiana Lafayette (ULL) located in Lafayette, LA. This Unit Controller will have oversight of financial and budgeting responsibilities for all operations on-site for this $16M+ campus account. 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

Pay attention to detail.
Demonstrate strong Excel skills (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, modeling) required.
Have effective communication skills (written & verbal).
Succeed in a team environment.
Be 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.
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
2 years in accounting, finance or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Access database knowledge preferred.
Generate bold, creative ideas to improve performance and processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for unit finance projections, questions, and concerns.
Ensure AR, AP, and budgeting are in compliance with Sodexo standards.
Prepare and analyze all financial reports for the account.
Analyze financial reports for all units in preparation for weekly district calls.
Support RDM during week-end flash, researching issues, creating solutions, and supporting managers through financial systems and processes for accuracy in reporting.
Provide regular direction to Managers, Chefs, and Operations Managers regarding financial standings.
Assist and communicate with Resident District Manager each week, consolidating weekly flash variances and providing support in understanding of variances, collaborating to present variance information for weekly finance calls.
Analyze month-end reporting for all operations within the campus, provide variance explanations and corrective action plans as needed.
Provide in-person and as-needed training for general managers and unit admins & controllers on Management Systems (FMS), The Market Connection programs (TMC), and Operational Metric Dashboards.
Initiate and follow up on cost reduction strategies with the management team.
Conduct routine audits of inventory and cash handling practices.
Support additional products as requested by the district manager.