Controller - Multi Location / Multi Account

Sodexo; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in Menlo Park, CA (hybrid with Seattle and San Jose) seeks a finance professional to lead accounting and financial operations for a large multi-site portfolio, overseeing budgeting, period close, and reporting while partnering with operations.

The role emphasizes presenting insights to executive stakeholders and client-facing dashboards, serving as the primary contact for a tech client; an independent contributor who collaborates with others.

Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field or equivalent experience
• Related Experience: 3 years

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial operations across a large or multi-site portfolio.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and period close processes that support strategic decisions.
• Analyze financial performance and deliver insights that drive profitability and efficiency.
• Create and present client-specific financial reports aligned with Project Clear requirements.
• Partner with senior leaders as a trusted financial advisor supporting growth initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, controls, and automation to enhance financial performance.

Skills

Financial operations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

This role is hybrid within Menlo Park, CA, San Jose, CA or Seattle, WA areas. In this role you will present financial analysis and reporting to executive stakeholders. Translate complex datasets into accessible narratives and client-facing dashboards.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for our high-profile tech client. You'll also collaborate with the portal analyst group manager on reporting outputs and insights.

About the job

Join a role where you’ll lead accounting and financial operations for a large, complex account or multi-site national portfolio. You’ll oversee budgeting, period close, and financial reporting while partnering closely with operational leaders to drive compliance, efficiency, and profitability. This opportunity suits a finance professional who enjoys leadership, complexity, and influencing business outcomes at scale.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range

$89250 per year - $115500 per year

What’s in it for you

• Lead end-to-end financial operations across a large or multi-site portfolio.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and period close processes that support strategic decisions.

• Analyze financial performance and deliver insights that drive profitability and efficiency.

• Create and present client-specific financial reports aligned with Project Clear requirements.

• Partner with senior leaders as a trusted financial advisor supporting growth initiatives.

• Drive process improvements, controls, and automation to enhance financial performance.

• Support financial systems, cashless technology, and POS tools while guiding adoption and usage.

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing financial operations for complex, multi-unit or national accounts.

• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.

• Background leading closing cycles, consolidations, and compliance-focused reporting.

• Leadership experience mentoring teams and supporting financial capability development.

• Communication and executive presence suited for client-facing and senior leadership interactions.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field or equivalent experience

• Related Experience: 3 years

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.

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.