Unit Controller

Role Overview

You’re a details person — someone who digs into data, uncovers trends, and translates numbers into meaningful insights that impact the bottom line.

Sodexo Campus Segment is seeking a Unit Controller 3 for a prestigious, long-standing account at Bentley University in Waltham, MA
—just minutes from Boston and easily commutable. Bentley University is a national leader in business education.

The Unit Controller 3 serves as the senior financial leader overseeing all unit-level financial reporting. This role ensures financial accuracy, strengthens operational decision-making, and maintains compliance with both Sodexo’s financial standards and client expectations. You will be the strategic financial partner to campus dining, shaping the fiscal health and long-term success of the account.

• Lead all financial reporting activities, including monthly statements, variance analysis, and consolidated reporting for the account.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and projections to support operational strategy and annual planning.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key metrics such as sales performance, labor hours, meal counts, and food cost controls.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to operational leadership to drive efficiencies and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with Sodexo financial policies, internal controls, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct audits and reviews to maintain financial integrity across all processes.
• Partner closely with operations teams to streamline workflows, validate financial data, and support informed decision-making.
• Serve as the primary resource for financial training and support within the unit.

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.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable trends.
• Proven financial management experience, preferably in contract services, hospitality, dining, or campus environments.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and contract oversight.
• Demonstrated success in cost control analysis, particularly around sales, labor, and food cost performance.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both financial and operational partners.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to present findings and influence decision-making.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement – Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience

Minimum Functional Experience – 2 years in accounting, finance or a related field