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Manager, Accounting
Company : Sodexo
Location : Buffalo, NY, 14221
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Role Overview
Sodexo is seeking an Accounting Manager to support our InReach Segment Support team, as a part of our Finance Shared Services in Cheektowaga, NY. We need a natural problem-solver, who thrives on challenges, enjoys training and developing internal controls.
This role will work a hybrid schedule averaging three days in the office and two days from home plus ten work from anywhere days, in the U.S. only, provided annually. This is on top of vacation, holidays and personal days.
The office offers a modern, collaborative environment with free parking and on-site full-service cafeteria. If you are looking for a good work/life balance – we’ve got it.
What You'll Do
The successful candidate will:
- Knowledge and insight into each segment to drive decisions which help manage their business and client satisfaction
- Partner with other departments to identify and/or resolve issues.
- Lead departmental projects and initiatives which includes analyzing systems, processes and procedures
- Developing and implementing departmental policies, evaluating and sharing of best practices
- Represent the department on FSS, segment and company initiatives and provide insights, options/solutions, and implement rollout plans
- Ensure compliance with company policies and client contractual agreements to reduce exposure and risk
- Coordinate month-end close process, collaborate with other departments to meet deadlines and validate final financial results to close the month
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.
What You Bring
We are looking for candidates who are or have:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance
- 3 years of management experience
- Ability to perform and maintain core responsibilities / accountabilities while simultaneously involved in other department initiatives
- Background in training, process improvement and managing internal controls
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Experience with Microsoft office and SAP
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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years
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Frequently asked questions
Buffalo's growing business community has a moderate demand for accounting managers, especially in finance shared services. Candidates with management experience and SAP skills tend to stand out in this region, where employers value local expertise combined with strong analytical capabilities.
In Buffalo, certifications like CPA, CMA, or advanced Excel and SAP training can significantly boost your candidacy for managerial accounting roles. These credentials demonstrate proficiency in compliance and internal controls, highly regarded by companies like Sodexo operating in the finance shared services sector.
Strong leadership, process improvement expertise, and financial analysis capabilities are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP software further distinguishes accounting managers, enabling them to coordinate month-end closes and implement effective internal controls critical for decision-making.
Accounting managers typically lead department initiatives, oversee compliance, and collaborate cross-functionally to finalize financial results, while assistant managers often focus on supporting these tasks and maintaining day-to-day accounting operations, impacting strategic versus operational scopes respectively.
Accounting managers can progress to senior finance leadership roles such as finance director or controller. Building expertise in technical accounting, process optimization, and cross-department collaboration opens pathways to broader managerial and strategic positions.
Sodexo supports accounting managers with a hybrid work schedule, comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, and a collaborative environment. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a respectful culture, enhancing job satisfaction and career development.
Accounting managers at Sodexo actively represent their departments in segment and company projects, providing insights and driving solutions that align with client contracts and company policies. This involvement ensures they influence operational improvements and risk management.
Accounting managers in Buffalo generally earn between $80,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience and education. This aligns with market expectations for finance roles involving management responsibilities and SAP proficiency in the region.