Controller - Multi​/Multi Account

Role Overview Multi‑Site Unit Controller – Corporate Services

Location:

Atlanta, GA (Preferred) DC, NYC

Sodexo is seeking a strategic, detail‑driven Multi‑Site Unit Controller to support a large, complex Corporate Services portfolio across the Americas. This position oversees financial operations for approximately 17 U.S. sites within a high‑visibility, $80M account, operating in a dual‑reporting environment across both Sodexo and client systems.

This is a business‑facing finance leadership role—one that ensures financial accuracy, operational integrity, and disciplined close execution across multiple locations. As the primary finance partner to Site General Managers, the Controller plays a critical role in driving performance, strengthening governance, and supporting operational decision‑making. The position reports to the Senior Finance Manager.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly matrixed environment, enjoys working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with operations, and brings a strong command of financial controls, analysis, and process rigor.

This role is essential to maintaining financial integrity and operational discipline across a large, high‑visibility Corporate Services account. Success here drives:

• Accurate and reliable weekly and monthly reporting
• Credible, insight‑driven forecasting
• Early identification and mitigation of financial risks
• Strong operational financial discipline across all sites
• A trusted, collaborative partnership between Finance and Operations

• Lead financial close and governance routines across assigned sites, including Flash reporting, accruals, cost allocations, AP/payroll validation, and balance‑sheet integrity
• Deliver clear, actionable variance analysis (actuals vs. budget, forecast, and prior year) and ensure disciplined financial accuracy across all locations
• Serve as the primary finance partner to Site General Managers
  , conducting regular reviews, providing insight on labor and controllable costs, and identifying risks and opportunities through Flash‑to‑Actual analysis
• Support forecasting and budgeting cycles through site‑level validation, trend analysis, assumption alignment, and partnership with the Senior Finance Manager
• Strengthen controls and risk management by reviewing Direct Pay, validating payroll and overtime, monitoring committed spend, tracking KPIs, and ensuring compliance with contract and policy requirements
• Ensure reporting and data integrity through accurate GL coding, cost center alignment, audit‑ready documentation, and collaboration with Sodexo and client teams to maintain clean, reliable financial data

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.

• Progressive accounting or finance experience supporting multi‑unit or multi‑site operations
• Expertise in accrual‑based accounting
  , financial close discipline, and balance‑sheet accuracy
• Proven ability to manage multiple cost centers
  , analyze trends, and clearly explain variances
• Experience thriving in high‑reporting, governance‑heavy environments with strict compliance
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across multiple financial and operational systems
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to guide operational leaders without direct authority

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