Unit Controller 3 - Sodexo

Unit Description

Your proven track record yields strong financial performance and sustainable initiatives. You’re ready for the next challenge.

Sodexo is seeking a Unit Controller for New Mexico State University located in Las Cruces, NM. The Unit Controller will manage all accounting and financial matters for our Universities accounts; have oversight and provide direction on annual budgeting process and period close; be responsible for analyzing data, creation, delivery and presentation of client specific financial reports as needed; Perform trend analysis to assist decision making. If selected, you will participate in continuous process improvements for increasing revenues and decreasing costs.The successful candidate will:

• manage monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and reconciliation of the activities of current and future contracts as assigned per contract terms;
• conduct monthly analysis of financial performance of clients or contracts assigned;
• work with Supply Managers and National Account Executives (NAE) to ensure all client volume is being received;
• interact with all levels of management including NAE of each program, Regional Account Managers, corporate finance, Financial Service Center personnel as well as with the external clients for the contracts the analyst manages;
• conduct client or contract specific reporting and analysis; and/or
• conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

• pay attention to detail;
• demonstrate strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, modeling) required; Access database knowledge preferred;
• have effective communication skills (written & verbal);
• succeed in a team environment;
• are customer service oriented;
• have strong finance knowledge, as well as strong research and analytical skills;
• adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently;
• demonstrate excellent organizational skills;
• can manage competing priorities and deadlines; and/or
• generate bold, creative ideas to improve performance and processes.

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Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Finance positions in a variety of markets, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Finance jobs.Working for Sodexo:Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. The diversity of Sodexo’s client services means that your financial career can grow in a variety of directions. Whether you want to support corporate finances or support unit-level financials, you can build your career based on your interests in the varied services Sodexo offers its clients.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement – Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

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

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.