Controller - Multi Location / Multi Account

Role Overview

Multi-Site Unit Controller - Corporate Services Location: Atlanta, GA (Preferred) DC, NYC

Sodexo is seeking a strategic, detail-driven Multi-Site Unit Controller to support a large, complex Corporate Services portfolio across the Americas. This position oversees financial operations for approximately 17 U.S. sites within a high-visibility, $80M account, operating in a dual-reporting environment across both Sodexo and client systems.

This is a business-facing finance leadership role-one that ensures financial accuracy, operational integrity, and disciplined close execution across multiple locations. As the primary finance partner to Site General Managers, the Controller plays a critical role in driving performance, strengthening governance, and supporting operational decision-making. The position reports to the Senior Finance Manager.

• Accurate and reliable weekly and monthly reporting
• Credible, insight-driven forecasting
• Early identification and mitigation of financial risks
• Strong operational financial discipline across all sites
• A trusted, collaborative partnership between Finance and Operations

• Lead financial close and governance routines across assigned sites, including Flash reporting, accruals, cost allocations, AP/payroll validation, and balance-sheet integrity
• Deliver clear, actionable variance analysis (actuals vs. budget, forecast, and prior year) and ensure disciplined financial accuracy across all locations
• Serve as the primary finance partner to Site General Managers, conducting regular reviews, providing insight on labor and controllable costs, and identifying risks and opportunities through Flash-to-Actual analysis
• Support forecasting and budgeting cycles through site-level validation, trend analysis, assumption alignment, and partnership with the Senior Finance Manager
• Strengthen controls and risk management by reviewing Direct Pay, validating payroll and overtime, monitoring committed spend, tracking KPIs, and ensuring compliance with contract and policy requirements
• Ensure reporting and data integrity through accurate GL coding, cost center alignment, audit-ready documentation, and collaboration with Sodexo and client teams to maintain clean, reliable financial data

• 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

• Progressive accounting or finance experience supporting multi-unit or multi-site operations
• Expertise in accrual-based accounting, financial close discipline, and balance-sheet accuracy
• Proven ability to manage multiple cost centers, analyze trends, and clearly explain variances
• Experience thriving in high-reporting, governance-heavy environments with strict compliance
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across multiple financial and operational systems
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to guide operational leaders without direct authority