Role Overview:
Sodexois seeking aUnit Controller 3 to support a large health system, Ardent Health in Texas, consisting of Food and Environmental Services units. The Unit Controller 3 will work at the University of Texas Health location in Tyler, TX. This position offers a great opportunity to take your financial skills to a new level, alongside a team of great professionals.
What You'll Do:
Primary responsibilities of Unit Controller include:
- This position will serve as the primary point of contact for unit finance projections, questions and concerns.
- Responsible for ensuring AR, AP and budgeting are in compliance with Sodexo standards.
- Prepares and analyzes all financial reports for the College
- Analyzes financial reports for all units in preparation for weekly district call to be held each week.
- Supports managers during week-end flash, researching issues, creating solutions and supporting managers through financial systems and processes for accuracy in reporting
- Provides regular direction to Managers, Chefs and Operations Managers regarding financial standings.
- Assists and communicates with District Manager each week, consolidating weekly flash variances and providing support in understanding of variances, collaborating to present variance information for weekly finance calls
- Analyzes month-end reporting for the College and all operations within the campus, provide variance explanations and corrective action plans as needed
- Complete monthly re-forecasting, support and direct general managers at each unit on monthly re-forecasting.
- Ensure all units have completed weekly reports including Measures, Flash, Forecasting, Labor Pulse reviews and Labor KPI analysis
- Provide in-person and as-needed training for general managers and unit admins & controllers
- Conducts meetings with GM’s to review all areas; food and supply cost reductions, labor and OT optimization and generation of retail sales.
- Holds team accountable for Sodexo-specific tools needed to manage business including Food Management Systems (FMS) The Market Connection programs (TMC) and Operational Metric Dashboards.
- Initiates and follows up on cost reduction strategies with management team
- Conducts routine audits of inventory and cash handling practices.
- Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
- Support additional products as requested by the district manager
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:
a Bachelor's or Associate'sDegreeor equivalent experience
a minimum of 2 years in accounting, finance or a related field
- a strong attention to detail;
- strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, modeling) required; Access database knowledge preferred;
- effective communication skills (written & verbal);
- ability to succeed in a team environment;
- a customer service mindset
- strong finance knowledge, as well as strong research and analytical skills;
- ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently;
- excellent organizational skills;
- ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines; and
- generate bold, creative ideas to improve performance and processes.
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 Degreeor equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience – 2 years in accounting, finance or a related field