Senior Manager , Accounting

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an energetic and innovative professional to join its In Reach team as a Senior Manager 2, Accounting
. Committed to reshaping the convenience industry,
In Reach emphasizes a people‑first mission and excels in providing remarkable food and beverage experiences. The company stands out for its lively culture that encourages fun, uniqueness, and creativity, choosing real engagement and original ideas over standard industry phrases.

The Senior Manager 2, Accounting holds a key leadership position, overseeing broad accounting functions and ensuring superior financial performance within the In Reach segment. This role involves managing staff and directing significant operational and production activities. Primary duties cover general and financial reporting, cost accounting, audits, variance analysis and forensic accounting. The position requires accountability for both the team and complex finance area results and entails close collaboration with across multiple segment departments and leadership to develop and implement finance strategies.

This is a remote position. Candidates may reside anywhere withing the U.S.

Key responsibilities include:

• Team Leadership:
  Direct and develop the accounting team to ensure all close process activities and related transactions are accurately and promptly recorded in the ledgers. Ability to multitask and organize competing priorities
• Cross‑functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with all accounting support groups, including Billing, Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), General Ledger (GL), Fixed Assets, and others, providing comprehensive segment support.
• Financial Initiatives:
  Contribute to the development and execution of financial initiatives, such as process improvements, policy enhancements, control upgrades, system advancements, improved reporting procedures, and data analysis.
• Complex Problem Solving:
  Identify and resolve highly complex issues that span multiple systems and processes. Strong attention to detail is required
• Acquisition Support:
  Deliver accounting assistance for current and prospective acquisition activities.
• Forensic Accounting:
  Evaluate monthly financial reports, emphasizing branch profitability analysis and maintaining continual oversight of specific balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Goal Setting & Reporting:
  Work collaboratively with the Director of Accounting and leadership teams to establish and achieve financial and operational objectives while ensuring accurate reporting.

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.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7 years in public or corporate accounting, managing full‑cycle accounting activities.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience and 5 years of functional experience in relevant roles.

• SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of financial processes and continuous process improvements.
• Advanced technology and analytics skills are required including being proficient in Excel
• Strong analytical thinking, with a focus on drawing meaningful connections and identifying underlying causes ("the why").
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment and adapt to shifting priorities.

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.
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