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Sodexo has an exciting job opportunity for an experienced Financial Director, based on the East Coast, with full accounting and finance responsibilities supporting a major Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) account in a high visibility client-facing role. POSITION SUMMARY- Responsible for the planning and execution of the budgeting process forecasting processes and standard management reporting (both client and Sodexo). Establishes overall departmental priorities and ensures all deadlines are met. - Drive performance improvement processes and standardization in the financial processes at the unit level and ensure compliance on internal controls to safeguard the financial assets of the organization - Provides a leadership role within the Finance function and assist Executive Management with setting the direction of the business. Works closely with Operations to drive the financial performance – with a focus on improving margins and identifying opportunities in the business for growth. - Analyzes, reviews and implements process improvement. May lead a significant part of a project to enhance overall performance of the contract. - Develop internal and/or external relationships to ensure maintenance and delivery of financial reports and information. Contributes to the tactical and strategic direction of the account and internally to the NorAm finance function - Responsible for building and effective finance team management and employee development, including managing and executing an employee succession and development plan. Some of the responsibilities include:- Responsible for managing, controlling and directing the financial function thereby ensuring accuracy of financial reports related to the operational activities of the contract to drive performance management. - Ensures complete knowledge of monthly results, directs staff in the preparation of results presentation and recommendations to Sodexo and Client senior management- Meeting accounts receivable objectives and metrics- Oversee all legal and financial aspects of the client contract including Change Controls, KPI performance and tracking of savings initiatives- Develop and maintain alongside Account team and Operational Excellence team daily/weekly KPI’s to monitor site performance- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data, reports, and statistics, including operating and Administrative budgets and communicating business planning reports to client per contract requirement- Provide support to Site Directors and Account Director in order to ensure accurate results and help improve profitability.- Oversee the period end closing process, ensuring that related expenses and revenue are reported in accordance with GAAP.- Perform ad hoc financial analysis (e.g., capital expenditures, cash flow cost/benefit, lease vs.buy). Knowledge, skills & experience- Educated to a minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance or equivalent standard and relevant accounting qualification (CPA or MBA (graduate degree) preferred)- Proven track record in finance with experience in an international and multicultural environment - Significant financial exposure impacting key P&L and Balance sheet lines, the experience to be a business partner to operations - gravitas and experience to challenge, for example Project costing, pricing and accounting- Relationship builder both internally and externally, with ability to influence and negotiate externally- Understanding and commitment to client service demonstrated consistently in values, principles and work ethic- Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc). Broad experience with other ERP software and financial systems is desired (particularly SAP)- Process orientation and implementation experience- Hands on pro-active approach with an ability to work well autonomously- Excellent communication skills (Sodexo finance regional/global teams, client finance team) and proven ability to work in a collaborative way with business partners, key employees, top management and client groups.- Presentation skills, ability to interact at any level of the organization Other:- Position will support portfolio of business with locations in MI, MA, NC, Puerto Rico (3) and Montreal Canada- Travel up to 40% will be required- Candidates with financial management experience working for a facility management company servicing the pharmaceutical industry are preferred.
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Sodexo has several new openings for the positions of Director, Supply Management – Food positions at our North American headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD. These roles are in various food categories and will be responsible for the North American strategic sourcing and category management and play a leading role in achieving category sustainability objectives as well as order guide optimization and coordination with the DRIVE objectives. Key Responsibilities include:- Managing and leading a team with greater than $2B in spend ranging across the bakery, protein and retail snack and beverage categories for both Sodexo and entegra.- Managing development and implementation of comprehensive category specific strategic plans to leverage scale and optimize total supply chain value. - Working closely with Operating Segments, Culinary Solutions and Global Supply Management teams to achieve objectives.- Collaborate with leaders across all levels of organizations to identify opportunities for collaborative development of products and/or services that yield cost savings and revenue generation.- Manage supplier relationships through quarterly Business Reviews to ensure compliance with supply agreement terms and conditions and to strategize on new opportunities that deliver value to the organization.- Supports operational market segments with cost reduction strategies; unit openings and closings; implementation of supply chain programs and resolution of program challenges.Requirements:- Financial background related to supply chain.- Strategic Thinker.- Demonstrated management experience.- Experience with supply chain food procurement contracts is important for this role.- Strong negotiation skills as demonstrated by past historical success.- Significant, broad knowledge and technical expertise in the managed categories to achieve results. - Advanced understanding of contract terms.
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Sodexo is seeking a District Manager of Facilities Operations for university accounts located in Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi. Sodexo currently has 5 accounts it services in these states and is looking to grow current business as well as acquire new business. This person would need to be located in one of these states for travel purposes. ***Relocation assistance is available*** Make an Immediate Impact.Sodexo is the North American leader for Quality of Life Services. More than 125,000 Sodexo employees work to improve the quality of daily life for our 9,000 client sites and more than 15 million customers a day 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, health care and government services, which means we can offer a career full of variety, challenge and tremendous growth opportunities. Are You the One?Our clients depend on your expertise to help them to optimize their business. If you are a Strategic Facilities Leader with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions while successfully managing key performance indicators to drive strong business results, this may be the opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities:- Manage a portfolio of accounts across multiple states - AL, MS, AR;- Assist in growing Sodexo's business with current accounts and developing new accounts;- Manage and oversee contracts and financials for all sites;- Assist and provide oversight to General Managers and Directors of both Hard and Soft FM Services at site;- Meet with clients to discuss current operations of each site.The ideal candidate will have:- A proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience as demonstrated by articulated results and accomplishments;- Experience managing a portfolio of facility accounts;- Exceptional customer service, relationship building and communication skills;- Strong Leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building;- Has strong financial acumen and budget management experience. Working for Sodexo in Universities allows you to support students on their path to adulthood and academic success. Located on college and university campuses across the country, Sodexo creates clean, safe living and learning environments that inspire and drive success. Student success depends upon so many conditions – when they are well fed, safe, comfortable and learning in a clean, well maintained environment they are more likely to succeed. 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 other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful to all who contribute to it, and we remain faithful to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee. We strive to make working for Sodexo a genuinely great experience with benefits to promote your professional, personal and financial well-being, and to improve your Quality of Life now and into the future. Our experiences with our over 50 million customers each and every day enable us to develop Quality of Life services that reinforce the well-being of individuals, improving their effectiveness and helping companies and organizations to improve performance … every day. Apply Now!Are you ready to start your Sodexo career? Apply now! Not the job for you?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.
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This is a Remote Home Based Position. Can be located anywhere in the Puerto Rico, and will involve extensive Travel. Duties: Executes strategic plan by implementing short and long-term goals that align with the scope of service, mission and values. Develops a business plan and budget with each account General Manager that supports the goals of the district, region, and division. Reviews and analyzes financial statements and data, operating reports, budget variance reports, and other appropriate financial information to monitor attainment of financial goals. Provides positive and constructive feedback to employees by coaching, mentoring, counseling or corrective guidance and action, as appropriate. Reviews and maintains reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and Sodexho/Client policies and procedures. Monitors operations by visiting the unit to plan projects, implement new processes and technology, and to ensure sufficient unit resources. Ensures a safe work environment for employees by enforcing the execution of all safety programs and makes recommendations for changes as necessary. Assesses financial risk and opportunities of the account and communicates results to the client and Sodexho senior management; initiates action plans as necessary. Requirements:- Fully bi-lingual- Retail and fast Food experience- Strong Financial acumen- Computer systems proficiency- Based in Puerto Rico- Able and willing to travel outside Puerto Rico at least 6x annually- Facility Management (soft-hard services) preferred- Valid driver license- Client and team building focused- Home office based- Total managed volume of 10mill- Innovative and Growth Oriented- Food Safety Certification (valid)Responsibility: Provides strategic leadership to their respective units to ensure client satisfaction and account retention. Maintains a professional business relationship with the client by directly negotiating contracts and matters pertaining to account operations. Ensures financial performance and goals of the account(s)/district. Oversees compliance to all company/client policies and procedures, and government regulations. Ensures implementation of the business plan for the client that establishes a rapport, promotes partnership and fulfills the clients’ needs and expectations. Monitors unit operation to ensure the highest quality of products and services. Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives Typical Knowledge and Skills: Identify the qualifications to competently perform the job including licenses or certifications and specialized knowledge or skill. List any language(s), software or registrations required to perform this job. Please describe the typical writing, speaking and presentation skills required for this job and identify the audience. For example, “Prepares client materials, conducts training and presents presentations to Sodexho clients.” Communication and Influence: Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels. Role may require strong negotiation and influence, communication to large groups or high-level constituents, representation of the organization, advanced tact and diplomacy, etc. Technical Knowledge: Full use and application of standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques in area of specialty. Focuses primarily on own area of specialty. Exposure to related disciplines. Client Relations: The ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and potential clients and establish long-term relationships for account retention, future sales, and the best interest of the organization. Planning: The ability to set priorities, plan, and coordinate work activities. This may include developing plans with long-range horizons based upon a sound knowledge of corporate expectations (policies, budgets, strategic plans); envisioning intended outcomes and working with others to systematically outline the resources and actions that will be required to produce the desired results; anticipating obstacles to intended strategies and developing contingency plans for use in the event a plan becomes unworkable; and prioritizing objectives to enable the selective allocation of attention and resources. Coordinate & Direct Operations: The ability and willingness to keep others, up and down the chain of command as well as laterally, informed of all pertinent information, including both positive and negative information. Performance & Quality Monitoring: The ability to monitor the performance of self and subordinates to ensure plans, schedules, and budgets are met and ensure services are of high quality. Strategic Leadership: The ability to communicate a vision and obtain commitment from employees, motivating them to perform the job and work toward common objectives. Financial Acumen: The ability to manipulate, interpret, analyze, and explain financial information. This includes understanding financial data and accurately interpreting financial statements and reports, and identifying the key factors affecting the financial performance of his/her units and district, as well as the organization as a whole. Analytical Thinking: The ability to systematically gather information from a variety of sources, analyze information, identify implications of data, draw appropriate conclusions, generate viable, alternative solutions to a question or problem, and evaluate the consequences of choosing each alternative.
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Sodexo’s Independent Schoolsis seeking a District Manager 2 to oversee student nutrition operations for prestigious accounts in CA, NV, AZ, CO and NM. Working for Sodexo in Independent Schools allows you to support students on their path to adulthood and academic success. In independent schools, Sodexo creates clean, safe living and learning environments that inspire and drive success. Student success depends upon so many conditions. When children are well fed, safe, comfortable and learning in a clean, well maintained school they are more likely to succeed. The scope of service is a mix of student dining – breakfast, lunch and some dinner, multiple retail sites and catering operations with a total revenue base of approximately $15M. Candidates with experience in Facility Management is a plus. Reporting to the VP, day to day responsibilities will include providing overall planning, direction, evaluation and control to assigned student nutrition units to achieve operations and financial goals, participation on a team, HR functions, establishing and maintaining effective customer/client rapport and providing leadership support to a team of Managers and front-line hourly associates. The candidate should reside within the territory. ** RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE WITH THIS POSITION! **The ideal candidate will have strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, and strong communication and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage the workload accordingly. Works with clients and VP in all matters relating to contract and account operations to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account growth and account retention. Travel will be required.
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Sodexo has an opening for a District Manager within the Health Care Facilities team. This role will support multiple healthcare locations within the North Eastern market. Make an Immediate Impact. This position will provide strategic leadership to their respective units to ensure client satisfaction and account retention. The ideal candidate will be a strategic-minded leader together with entrepreneurial spirit, and able to merge the clients’ vision and expectations into Sodexo’s mission of providing outstanding quality of life services. This position interacts with multiple clients therefore we are seeking candidates that exhibit exceptional client relationship skills with internal and external customer relations expertise.As DM, you will maintain a professional business relationship with the client by directly negotiating contracts and matters pertaining to account operations while ensuring financial performance and goals of the account(s)/district are met. In addition, the District Manager will oversee compliance to all company/client policies and procedures, and government regulations and monitor unit operation to ensure the highest quality of products and services. Knowledge of healthcare facilities regulations and compliance is strongly preferred or experience in a highly regulated industry. Key Responsibilities:- Must be able to excel in highly matrix organization and effective team builder. C-suite presence and acumen is differentiator in this role- Executes strategic plan by implementing short and long-term goals that align with the scope of service, mission and values. - Develops a business plan and budget with each account General Manager that supports the goals of the district, region, and division. - Reviews and analyzes financial statements and data, operating reports, budget variance reports, and other appropriate financial information to monitor attainment of financial goals. - Provides positive and constructive feedback to employees by coaching, mentoring, counseling or corrective guidance and action, as appropriate. - Reviews and maintains reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and Sodexo/Client policies and procedures. - Monitors operations by visiting the unit to plan projects, implement new processes and technology, and to ensure sufficient unit resources. - Ensures a safe work environment for employees by enforcing the execution of all safety programs and makes recommendations for changes as necessary. - Assesses financial risk and opportunities of the account and communicates results to the client and Sodexo senior management; initiates action plans as necessary. - Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives.This position will require extensive travel. Must reside or be open to relocation in Northeast/New England area. The ideal candidate will have:- Must have intimate knowledge of TJC, DNV and other regulatory and compliance bodies that govern our industry. - CHFM is mandatory- BS in engineering is highly desirable.
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Sodexo School Services is seeking a District Manager 2/Executive Director – Food Services for a very large K-12 opportunity in the greater Chicagoland area. This position will oversee multiple locations within a designated territory.**Relocation is offered for this role. Is this opportunity right for you?Sodexo seeks the highest caliber executives who embody the finest leadership skills to move our business forward. Executive leaders at Sodexo are innovative, talent driven and manage our offerings to clients by creating partnerships that result in a rewarding experience. Sodexo’s executive leaders have a vision for the future and develop strategies that provide direct support to other leaders and teams in our varied operational areas while embodying our core values of Spirit of Progress, Team Spirit and Spirit of Service. We are looking for management level candidates who:- have a strong P&L background;- have extensive experience in managing large, complex, multi-unit operations with large scale volume in a K-12 environment;- can direct other leaders in a high volume business;- have extensive fiscal management experience which includes developing and managing individual budgets upwards of $35M+ within company and client targets, fiscal analysis, utilization of data to make effective business decisions and proven ability to deliver on growth strategies;- have experience with successful implementation of new programs, and development of new business and services from inception to delivery;- can develop exceptional client relations at the executive level and ensure the product offerings/solutions align with client needs and will resolve any client problems and concerns with agility and professionalism;- drive solutions that optimize the current business portfolio;- play a key role and enthusiastically supports the succession planning and development of key personnel;- can ensure the organization’s brand reputation;- lead and motivate the management team, inspiring strategic direction; secure and deploy resources; cultivate relationships with clients and other teams within Sodexo; ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments; sustain client satisfaction and retention; and maintain strong front line employee relations.The ideal candidate will:- have district management experience with a strong food and nutrition background – experience in a K-12 environment is desired;- be experienced managing and leading in large territory regions with multiple locations in a union environment;- be a hands on leader with the ability to be strategic and impactful in directing regional operations;- have a strong understanding of how to successfully manage to a strict, complex budget and deliver immediately on financial expectations;- have highly developed organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple and often conflicting priorities, meet deadlines and proactively address operational and client needs;- have strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, and strong talent management skills;- have strong communication skills and the ability to work both horizontally and vertically within both organizations;- have the ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage the operations workload accordingly and;- develop client relationships and work with Sodexo Senior Vice President in all matters relating to the client contract and account operations in order to establish and maintain a solid, mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account growth and account retention. Careers in Schools:Working for Sodexo in Schools allows you to support students on their path to adulthood and academic success. From preschool through high school, in public schools and independent schools, Sodexo creates clean, safe living and learning environments that inspire and drive success. Student success depends upon so many conditions. When children are well fed, safe, comfortable and learning in a clean, well maintained school they are more likely to succeed. 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 other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful to all who contribute to it, and we remain faithful to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee. We strive to make working for Sodexo a genuinely great experience with benefits to promote your professional, personal and financial well-being, and to improve your Quality of Life now and into the future. Our experiences with our over 50 million customers each and every day enable us to develop Quality of Life services that reinforce the well-being of individuals, improving their effectiveness and helping companies and organizations to improve performance … every day. Apply Now!Are you ready to start your Sodexo career? Apply now! Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer executive careers that lead our business in Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Personal and Home Health Services, Senior Living, Sports and Leisure, and Benefits and Reward Services. Positions are located across the United States. Continue your search for Executive positions.
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Sodexo Universities is seeking a District Manager to oversee food services operations for the client portfolio of 9 Universities accounts in the state of California. We are Looking to grow the market with strong ability to retain accounts. The scope of service is a mix of residential dining, multiple retail sites and catering operations. You will report to the RVP. Your day to day responsibilities will include providing overall planning, direction, evaluation and control of food service units. You will be responsible of operations and financial goals, HR functions, establishing and maintaining effective customer/client rapport and providing leadership support to a team of Managers and front-line hourly associates. The ideal candidate will reside in California. Relocation is being offered! The ideal candidate will have strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, strong communication and project management skills. This candidate will need to be able to work both horizontally and vertically within both organizations and have outstanding presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage the workload accordingly. Works with clients and RVP in all matters relating to contract and account operations to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account growth and account retention. Some travel will be required. #LI
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This position will report directly to the SVP of the region. The position requires a strong Facilities Management leadership background as most account assignments will be FM related for both hard and soft services. Accounts will be located from New Haven CT down through the greater Philadelphia area, as well as oversight of $6M account in northern FL. Residence in central NJ, eastern PA or southeastern CT is ideal. Strong client relationship skills, financial acumen and technical FM services required.Services performed at accounts in portfolio include but are not limited to:- pharma,- R&D,- office space; - financial industry. Scope of work performed at sites includes but is not limited to:- HVAC,- electrical,- Building Automated Systems,- general maintenance,- janitorial, reception,- mail room and- managing 3rd party contracted work. Additional accounts in FM and food will be added through restructuring and organic and new growth, driven by the District Manager to this district. The candidate is preferred to reside in one of the locations listed and will be office at one of the locations shown above. The position requires 60% to 70% travelOther key requirements include:- Strong verbal, written, presentation and Word, Excel, Outlook skills- Ability to lead a diverse and spread-out team focused in the areas of processes management, implementing standards, accountability, change management, innovation, business development, employee engagement, financial acumen & retention- Proven history of developing and implementing SOPs to drive CSAT and profitability- High Stress Tolerance- Experience & ability to understand complex management platforms to manage Vending, microMarkets and financial reporting/ analytics- Experience managing union employees/ negotiating with unions preferred- Innovative problem solver- Strong negotiating skills- Strategic leadership with ability to build consensus and inspire othersYour duties will include operations, new business development, sales growth within this area, business retention and financial growth. Your exceptional influencing skills will be a major focus for engaging with clients to build and enhance that relationship. You will also have responsibility for directing the efforts of all general managers with a primary focus on standards, employee engagement, growth and customer/client engagement. You will also be working with Sales and Brand Teams, designs and implements Strategic Partnership programs for your area that create value for clients.Responsibilities:Serves as the primary representative of Sodexo for multiple accounts in a designated geographic area. Responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all activities within the assigned geographic area through subordinate managers, supervisors and employees including financial performance, client retention, and employee training and development. Works with each client and the Vice President in all matters relating to contract and account operations in order to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account retention. Develops a business plan and budget for the accounts with the General Manager's.Qualifications:Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's DegreeBasic Management Experience - 7 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 7 years
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Sodexo Schools is seeking a leader to lead potential new business in its New Jersey market. The successful candidate must have a passion for working with children and supporting complex school systems. Equity in education are critical success factors in closing the gaps in academic achievement, this leader will partner with School District where focus on education equity is priority. This leader will work to become a trusted advisor for current partners and potential clients throughout the state of New Jersey. The scope of service is a mix of student dining – breakfast, lunch and some dinner, multiple retail sites and catering operations with a total revenue base of approximately $25M. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, and strong communication and project management skills. You will work with clients and VP in all matters relating to contract and account operations to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account growth and account retention. Some travel will be required within the state of New Jersey.
