Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's finance and accounting functions
• Partner with ownership and senior leadership on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Oversee financial reporting, cash flow, internal controls, risk management, and overall financial performance
• Lead the review, evaluation, and negotiation of contracts and business agreements
• Analyze contract terms, pricing structures, financial commitments, and potential risks
• Participate directly in negotiations and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
• Evaluate growth opportunities, investments, and business initiatives
• Maintain relationships with banking, insurance, legal, accounting, and other external partners
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members
• Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure financial strategy supports the business

Qualifications

• Prior CFO experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• CPA license preferred
• Strong experience with contract review and negotiations
• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or a related industry strongly preferred
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial and contractual matters
• Strong negotiation, communication, and executive presentation skills
• Ability to partner effectively with ownership, leadership, operations, and outside business partners
• Strategic mindset with a willingness to remain hands-on when needed