Controller - Multi Location / Multi Account

Sodexo Group; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a Multi-Unit District Controller to oversee finances for several university accounts across North Carolina and Tennessee. This remote role near Raleigh, NC focuses on budgeting, period close, reporting, and financial guidance while partnering with operational leaders to drive compliance and profitability.

The individual contributor role emphasizes completing specialized finance tasks, mentoring teams, and collaboration with a broader finance function to support growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of related experience required.
• Experience managing financial operations for multi-unit or national accounts.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, reporting and variance analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, period close, and financial reporting.
• Provide financial guidance to unit and district leaders.
• Drive profitability, efficiency, and compliance across accounts.
• Partner with senior leaders as trusted financial advisor.
• Support financial systems, controls, and process improvements.

Skills

Financial operations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Closing cycles

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Sodexo seeks a Multi-Unit District Controller to oversee finances for 7 university accounts across North Carolina and Tennessee. This role manages accounting operations, provides financial oversight, and helps drive strong business performance.

Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, period close, reporting, and financial guidance. Serves as the main finance contact for unit and district leaders. Remote role based near Raleigh, NC, with limited travel to accounts.

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: $74290 - $96140

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.