Unit Controller 3

Sodexo University Dining has an opening for an experienced Bookkeeper -  Unit Controller 3  to manage Accounting for our facilities management contract at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. *Relocation Assistance is Available for candidates who live more than 50 miles from campus.*  Our successful candidate will utilize Banner software and work placing orders and manage procurement through the KSU System for contract services and materials. 

This role will will provide unit finance support for weekly flash projections, participation in final budget reviews, forecast updates, period close, and ad hoc reporting. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for most unit finance questions and concerns.

Our successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and preparing financial reports related to the finance function. Analyzes, reviews and implements process improvement. This role will develop internal and external relationships to ensure maintenance and delivery of financial reports and information. Our leader will contribute to the strategic direction of the financial reporting function and success of the overall operations!

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/experience:

• Experience supporting and training district controllers and general managers on various finance procedures including flash projections, forecasting, budget process, and various Sodexo reporting tools
• Moderate level experience in Banner preferred and  Site Monitoring, E-vision, Brio, Essbase-Hyperion a plus
• Mastery level experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint & computer skills
• Experience with budget model, forecast model & AOC tools a plus
• Strong contract skills and new unit opening skills also a plus

If you are a numbers ninja and would like to join a passionate team, please post!

Key Duties:

• Examine Unit financial records to verify details of recorded transactions
• Examine financial records to verify details of recorded transactions and analyze and interpret budgeting trends
• Assist in the implementation of corrective action plans developed during an audit
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly and year-end close process to ensure accuracy and integrity of results at the unit, district, region and division levels
• Plan or assist in planning annual or project-specific budgets
• Generate special reports and respond to data requests from management
• Prepare and review reports and other written documentation
• Actively listen to concerns and requests of customers and strategic partners, which helps to identify their needs and requirements and to resolve their problems
• Perform unit audits and perform ad hoc financial analysis for University and District management
• Participate in the audit process, including assisting in identifying and resolving audit-related issues
• Conduct training on internal controls
• Provide Unit management with recommendations for action and modifications to financial procedures, plans, and controls
• Provide support to GM's and  DM's in order to ensure accurate results and help improve profitability
• Provide support in resolving client billing issues, and managing and collecting receivables
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data and statistics, including operating and administrative budgets. Ensure that assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses for responsibility area are accurately reported and accounted
• Ensure audits address areas of concern relative to the goals, performance objectives, and impact of economic, financial, and managerial programs in conformance with Company policies and procedures
• Interact with Buffalo FSC and clients to resolve invoicing and payment and remittance issues
• Maintain records and reports necessary to comply with Company, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes
• Driving the zero harm mindset

At Sodexo, we offer Facilities Management positions in Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare and Senior Living locations across the United States. Continue your search for Facilities Management jobs.

Working for Sodexo:
How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

Make an Immediate Impact.
Sodexo is the North American leader for Quality of Life Services. More than 150,000 Sodexo employees work to improve the quality of daily life for our 13,000 client sites in North America. Sodexo partners with clients to help them attain their strategic vision by developing Facility Management service solutions that increase the effectiveness of their people, enhance their business processes and optimize their infrastructure, which deliver tangible outcomes.

Our client portfolio spans multiple markets across the nation including education, corporate services, healthcare and government services, which means we can offer a career full of variety, challenge and tremendous growth opportunities.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Manages all accounting and financial matters for large multi-size national account or a large complex single location account
Key Duties
- Examine Unit financial records to verify details of recorded transactions. Examine financial records to verify details of recorded transactions. Analyze and interpret budgeting trends.
- Assist in the implementation of corrective action plans developed during an audit. Assist in the monthly/quarterly/year-end close process to ensure accuracy and integrity of results at the unit/district/region/division level. Plan or assist in planning annual or project-specific budgets
- Generate special reports and respond to data requests from management. Prepare and review reports and other written documentation. Actively listen to concerns and requests of customers and strategic partners, which helps to identify their needs and requirements and to resolve their problems.
- Perform unit audits. Perform ad hoc financial analysis for Unit/District management. Participate in the audit process, including assisting in identifying and resolving audit-related issues.
- Conduct training on internal controls. Train accountants and field in contract interpretation, accounting procedures, system applications, and other areas
- Provide Unit management with recommendations for action and/or modifications to financial procedures, plans, and controls. Provide support to GM's/DM's/RVP's/DVP's in order to ensure accurate results and help improve profitability. Provide support in resolving client billing issues, and managing and collecting receivables.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data and statistics, including operating and administrative budgets. Ensure that assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses for responsibility area are accurately reported and accounted. Ensure audits address areas of concern relative to the goals, performance objectives, and impact of economic, financial, and managerial programs in conformance with Company policies and procedures.
- Interact with Buffalo FSC and clients to resolve invoicing and payment/remittance issues.
- Maintain records and reports necessary to comply with Company, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes.
- Driving the zero harm mindset

Basic Education Requirement – Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Functional Experience – 2 years in accounting, finance or a related field

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