Unit Controller 3

Sodexo•Henrico, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Unit Controller at a University in the Richmond, VA area. The position will provide multi-location support in all financial aspects, which include accounts payable, cash management, accounts receivable, accruals, budget, forecasting, financial reporting, trend analysis, and inventory analysis. The candidate will also ensure financial compliance and make recommendations to the General Manager for improvements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record, solid financial experience, and a clear working knowledge of Sodexo's / or a similar financial platform. This position will require a flexible, systems-savvy candidate with stellar communication skills and the ability and willingness to quickly identify issues and arrive at a solution. Multi-unit, high-volume, financial reporting & accounting experience is essential.

Requirements

Experience leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies
Knowledge of the latest processes and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems
Ability to perform requirements analysis and document and communicate the results of your efforts
Ability to effectively communicate your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management
Experience gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports
Ability to work closely with clients, university staff, technicians, and managerial staff
Proven leadership, training, coaching, and experience guiding junior staff
2 years in accounting, finance or a related field

Nice To Haves

Solid financial experience
Clear working knowledge of Sodexo's / or a similar financial platform
Flexible, systems-savvy candidate with stellar communication skills
Ability and willingness to quickly identify issues and arrive at a solution
Multi-unit, high-volume, financial reporting & accounting experience is essential

Responsibilities

Review financial data for accuracy before weekend, period-end, and year-end financial close
Responsible for all transactions for weekly, monthly, and annual close, ensuring contract compliance
Manage all accounting and financial matters for all cost centers, including account reconciliations, accounts payable, billing, budget, reporting, inventory, transfers, etc.
Performs trend analysis to assist decision-making
Analyzes year-over-year spending variances to assist with the budgeting process
Builds strong relationships with all levels of the organization to ensure operational effectiveness