Senior Auditor

Sodexo; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a Senior Auditor to evaluate site operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and contract compliance. You will lead audits, communicate findings to site management, and promote best practices while traveling 50-60% with on-site audits typically lasting three to four days.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical thinking, and collaboration with leadership to strengthen business impact and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in audits, financial controls, and operational compliance preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct audits across sites to evaluate operations and controls.
• Assess financial reporting accuracy and contract compliance.
• Communicate findings to site management and monitor corrective actions.
• Identify improvement opportunities to strengthen business processes.
• Travel 50-60% with on-site audits lasting 3–4 days.

Skills

Auditing

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Auditor to evaluate site operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and contract compliance. This role conducts audits, identifies improvement opportunities, and develops recommendations to strengthen the business.

Working remotely when not traveling, this position partners with site management to communicate findings, monitor corrective actions, and promote best practices. 50-60% travel is required, with on-site audits typically lasting three to four days.

About The Job

This role is perfect for a detail-oriented, analytical thinker who thrives on uncovering insights and driving operational excellence. You’ll lead and conduct audits that go beyond the numbers, shaping smarter processes, identifying key risks, and partnering with leadership to strengthen business impact.

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 per year - $115500 per year

What’s In It For You

• Engage in impactful audit projects that influence high-level decisions and drive meaningful change.
• Work autonomously and lead audit engagements that challenge your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Gain exposure to multiple business functions, offering a holistic view of operations and strategic priorities.
• Join a collaborative, high-integrity team culture where your voice and expertise are valued.
• Access ongoing training and professional development to sharpen your technical and leadership skills.
• Contribute to a forward-thinking environment that embraces innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Build a career with purpose, where your work adds measurable value across the organization.

What You’ll Bring

You bring a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with at least three years of relevant experience. Experience in site audits, financial controls, and operational compliance is preferred.

You have strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and drive improvements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP is a plus, along with flexibility for frequent travel.

• Financial acumen with the skills to evaluate complex data and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
• A detail-oriented, solution-driven mindset with a track record of delivering accurate results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to independently lead and execute multiple audits across business functions.
• Proven skills to build strategic relationships and communicate findings with clarity and impact across all levels of the organization.
• Deep technical expertise in audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal control evaluation paired with sound decision-making skills.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree 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.