Controller - Multi Location / Multi Account - Sodexo

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Sodexo is seeking a Controller- Multi Location/Multi Unit for the campus of Cincinnati Children's Hospital located in Cincinnati Ohio. Cincinnati Children's is a large children's hospital with 500+ beds and more than 13,000 employees. Picked by US News and World Report as the #3 Children's Hospital in the country.

The Controller- Multi Location/Multi Unit will be responsible for the food service line in both the client budget and the Sodexo budget. This individual will partner closely with our Unit Operations Managers to oversee financial matters for our growing portfolio of accounts. This Multi-Unit Controller will provide unit finance support for weekly flash projections, participation in final budget reviews, forecast updates, period close, and ad hoc reporting (daily, weekly and monthly). This position will have 5 direct reports.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced food service leader, who demonstrates an excellent customer focus and ability to drive retail programs. Previous large volume retail experience is a plus!

Typical schedule: Monday- Friday

subject to change, based on business needs

• This position will serve as the primary point of contact for unit finance projections, questions and concerns.
• Responsible for ensuring AR, AP and budgeting are in compliance with Sodexo standards.
• Prepares and analyzes all financial reports each week for the health system
• Analyzes financial reports for all units within the district in preparation for weekly district call
• Supports managers during week-end flash, researching issues, creating solutions and supporting managers through financial systems and processes for accuracy in reporting
• Provides regular direction to Managers, Chefs and Operations Managers regarding financial standings.
• Assists and communicates with District Manager each week, consolidating weekly flash variances and providing support in understanding of variances, collaborating to present variance information for weekly regional finance
• Analyzes month-end reporting for the College and all operations within the district, provide variance explanations and corrective action plans as needed
• Ensure all units have completed weekly reports including Measures, Flash, Forecasting, Labor Pulse reviews and Labor KPI analysis
• Provide in-person and as-needed training for general managers and unit admins & controllers
• On boards all new general managers and unit admins/controllers on Sodexo financial systems.
• Conducts meetings with GMs to review all areas; food and supply cost reductions, labor and OT optimization and generation of retail sales.
• Holds team accountable for Sodexo-specific tools needed to manage business including Food Management Systems (FMS) The Market Connection programs (TMC) and Operational Metric Dashboards.
• Conducts routine audits of inventory and cash handling practices.
• Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Support additional products as requested by the district manager

The ideal candidate:

• Has a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills;
• Has the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• Financial ability to manage and demonstrate proven results with material costs, labor, procurement compliance and controllable expenses.
• Can demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Learn more about Cincinnati Children's Hospital at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (cincinnatichildrens.org)

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.

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.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in finance, accounting or related field

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