Unit Controller

KFC Yum! Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Unit Controller to manage financial operations for the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. You will oversee reporting, budgeting, and compliance across client accounts, analyzing trends and supporting audits to drive operational success.

Responsibilities include closing activities, financial integrity, and providing insightful analyses to inform leadership decisions. The role emphasizes internal controls, process improvements, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities and strong organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Essbase is a plus.
• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to present insights to stakeholders.
• Maintain core financial operations while contributing to broader departmental projects.
• Detail-oriented auditing, reporting, and process improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations of one or more client accounts with accuracy in reporting and budgeting.
• Analyze trends and support audits to ensure compliance.
• Produce insightful reports and ad hoc analyses for unit and regional leadership.
• Assist in closing activities and ensure financial integrity at the unit level.
• Support billing, receivables, and client financial relations for smooth operations.
• Train teams on internal controls, tools, and financial best practices.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Essbase

Communication

Audit & reporting

Financial operations

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Essbase

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Unit Controller for the KFC Yum! Center located in Louisville, KY!

Join a high-impact finance team where you'll oversee the financial operations of one or more client accounts, ensuring accuracy in reporting, budgeting, and compliance. In this role, you’ll analyze trends, support audits, and guide decision‑making that drives operational success and client satisfaction.

What’s in it for you

• Contribute to financial planning by analyzing budget trends and preparing projections that support strategic goals
• Lead or support audits, ensuring compliance and identifying areas for process improvement
• Deliver insightful reporting and ad hoc analysis to guide unit and regional leadership
• Train teams on internal controls, system tools, and financial best practices to strengthen performance
• Support billing, receivables, and client financial relations to maintain strong partnerships and smooth operations
• Assist in closing activities and ensure financial integrity at the unit and district level
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial procedures, enhancing accuracy and efficiency across accounts

What you’ll bring

• Skillset to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities and priorities with strong organizational skills
• Solid analytical mindset with advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Essbase is a plus
• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret financial data and present insights to stakeholder
• Capacity to maintain core financial operations while contributing to broader departmental projects and initiatives
• A detail‑oriented approach to auditing, reporting, and process improvement within a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate's degree or equivalent experience

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.