Unit Controller 3

Sodexo•Owings Mills, MD

About The Position

Role Overview Your proven track record yields strong financial performance and sustainable initiatives. You’re ready for the next challenge at this Sodexo Account! Sodexo at Stevenson University is seeking a Unit Controller in Owings Mills, Maryland This role ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance while driving process improvements and cost-control initiatives. The Controller will partner closely with operational leaders to analyze performance, identify opportunities for efficiency, and support informed strategic decision-making. Strong healthcare finance experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage complex, multi-entity financials are essential for success in this role. What You'll Do Oversee financial operations across multiple business units, ensuring compliance with Sodexo policies and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement financial controls, processes, and reporting to maintain the accuracy and integrity of data. Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles across all units, aligning financial plans with organizational goals. Report VMP Monthly, Review Market Connection, and prepare Weekly Flash Daily review of E-Vision Knowledge of UFS, Budget preparation, E-Planning, PAM & UKG Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting. Consolidate financial statements and provide detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts Partner with operational leaders to drive profitability, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive analysis and internal control enhancements Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity for all units to ensure financial stability 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 Self-motivation and innovation to drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting Professional polish to serve as a key financial advisor to senior management, providing insights on performance trends and growth opportunities Expertise to build and mentor a high-performing finance team across multiple locations, fostering collaboration and accountability Monitor KPIs and dashboards for financial health and operational performance across units 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 – Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Functional Experience – 2 years in accounting, finance or a related field

Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement – Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience – 2 years in accounting, finance or a related field

Nice To Haves

Self-motivation and innovation to drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting
Professional polish to serve as a key financial advisor to senior management, providing insights on performance trends and growth opportunities
Expertise to build and mentor a high-performing finance team across multiple locations, fostering collaboration and accountability
Monitor KPIs and dashboards for financial health and operational performance across units

Responsibilities

Oversee financial operations across multiple business units, ensuring compliance with Sodexo policies and regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement financial controls, processes, and reporting to maintain the accuracy and integrity of data.
Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles across all units, aligning financial plans with organizational goals.
Report VMP Monthly, Review Market Connection, and prepare Weekly Flash
Daily review of E-Vision
Knowledge of UFS, Budget preparation, E-Planning, PAM & UKG
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting. Consolidate financial statements and provide detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
Partner with operational leaders to drive profitability, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making
Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive analysis and internal control enhancements
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity for all units to ensure financial stability