Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Restaurant / Retail Industry

Location: Addison, TX

Compensation: $225,000 – $250,000 + Bonus + Equity Potential

Confidential Search

About the Opportunity

A highly successful and rapidly growing multi-unit, multi-state restaurant organization is conducting a confidential search for a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer. This executive will serve as a key partner to the CEO and leadership team, driving financial performance, scalability, and long-term growth.

This is not a back-office CFO role—we are seeking a leader who understands the operational heartbeat of a restaurant or retail business and can translate financial data into actionable strategy across a complex, multi-location footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all financial functions including FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, and audit
Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic planning, growth initiatives, and profitability
Build and optimize financial infrastructure to support multi-unit, multi-state expansion
Develop and manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes
Deliver insights on unit-level economics, labor models, and cost controls
Oversee cash flow, capital structure, and banking relationships
Evaluate M&A opportunities, site development investments, and new market expansion
Ensure compliance with all financial, regulatory, and reporting requirements
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team

Qualifications

Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance executive within the restaurant, retail, or multi-unit consumer-facing industry
Deep understanding of multi-unit, multi-state operations and unit-level financial performance
Strong background in scaling organizations through growth phases (organic and/or acquisition)
Expertise in financial planning, analytics, and operational finance
Experience working closely with ownership, private equity, or board stakeholders preferred
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional leaders and drive results
CPA, MBA, or equivalent financial leadership credentials preferred

Why This Role

High-impact executive leadership position with direct influence on company growth and strategy
Opportunity to shape the financial future of a dynamic, expanding organization
Collaborative, entrepreneurial leadership team
Competitive compensation package including bonus and potential equity upside

All inquiries and applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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