Controller

About the Role

Our client is a leading retail and restaurant organization seeking a CFO to join their Accounting and Finance team. The company employs over 1,000 people across the United States and has revenues exceeding $1 billion. This role will have 4 direct level Manager reports and indirectly supervise up to 15. Work Mode: 3 days in office in Bloomingdale, IL.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct partnership with the CEO and leadership team on strategy and key decisions
• Influence over expansion across a 55-store footprint, including new site investments
• Ownership of capital strategy, debt structure, and banking relationships
• High visibility with international ownership (international based parent) and board-level presentations
• Opportunity to modernize FP&A, reporting, and analytics capabilities
• Ability to drive operational improvements impacting margins and cash flow
• Leadership of an established finance and accounting team with opportunity to elevate performance
• Exposure to complex, multi-unit retail operations (fuel, inventory, pricing, shrink)
• Autonomy to implement systems, automation, and data-driven decision tools

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across all locations
• Oversee accounting, audit readiness, and internal controls, treasury
• Manage 4 direct reports (Controller, FP&A Director, Treasury, IT)
• Drive capital investment analysis for new stores, remodels, and strategic initiatives
• Manage lender relationships, debt facilities, and liquidity planning
• Partner with operations on pricing, cost control, and profitability
• Oversee external tax and audit providers

Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• 10+ years of finance and accounting leadership experience in multi-unit environments
• Strong expertise in FP&A, capital allocation, and financing strategies
• Former experience in retail, convenience, fuel, or similarly operational environments