Finance Manager

Responsibilities

1. Direct the annual planning cycle, building budgets that align financial targets with operational priorities across the business.
2. Oversee month-end close activities to ensure accurate records, timely reporting, and meaningful variance analysis for leadership review.
3. Prepare and deliver recurring financial reports that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities affecting performance.
4. Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts to support decision-making, resource planning, and overall financial stability.
5. Partner with restaurant operations leaders to evaluate results, improve cost controls, and strengthen profitability at the unit and corporate levels.
6. Refine budgeting and forecasting methods to improve accuracy, accountability, and visibility into financial performance.
7. Monitor key financial indicators and recommend actions that support efficient operations and sound fiscal management.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing annual budgeting and broader financial planning processes.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures and financial statement review.
• Proven ability to produce clear, accurate financial reporting for management stakeholders.
• Experience preparing cash flow projections and analyzing short- and long-term liquidity needs.
• Background supporting restaurant management or multi-unit restaurant operations.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present practical business recommendations.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across finance and operations teams.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. A CPA certification is preferred but not required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in operational finance, preferably in a restaurant or similar food service environment.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Please visit roberthalf.com for more details.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.