Unit Controller III

Role Overview

You want high visibility, challenging opportunities, and a rewarding environment.

Sodexo is hiring a Unit Controller 3 for Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, MA. Bridgewater State University is a public university with its main campus in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. It is the largest of nine state universities in Massachusetts. Our successful candidate will have strong financial acumen, a demonstrated history of strategic budget planning and management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to describe complex financial structures to the management team and clients. Do you have successful experience managing accounting and managing several, multiple million-dollar accounts? The Unit Controller will provide unit finance support for weekly flash projections, participation in final budget reviews, forecast updates, period close, and ad hoc reporting (daily, weekly, and monthly). This position will serve as the primary point of contact for unit finance projections, questions, and concerns. 

What You'll Do

• Review financial data for accuracy before the 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

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

• Strong Financial Accumen, Strategic Budget planning and management, Excellent communication skills, and the ability to describe complex financial structures to the management team and clients
• Experience supporting and training controllers and general managers on various finance procedures, including flash projections, forecasting, budget process, and various Sodexo reporting tools
• Moderate level experience in Site Monitoring, E-vision, Brio, Essbase-Hyperion
• Mastery level experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint & computer skills
• Experience with budget model, forecast model, and AOC tools a plus
• Strong contract skills and new-unit-opening skills a plus

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