This position requires someone from the restaurant industry, please do not apply if you do not have food and beverage experience.
Position Overview
:The Chief Financial Officer will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the company’s financial strategy, franchise economics, capital planning, and operational finance. This role will play a critical part in optimizing unit-level and corporate profitability, managing franchise financial health, and supporting aggressive expansion plans
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Key Responsibilitie
s:Financial Strategy & Leadersh
- ipDevelop and execute the financial strategy to support the company’s growth, franchise expansion, and operational excellenc
- e.Partner with the CEO and leadership team to drive strategic planning, M&A opportunities, and capital structure optimizatio
- n.Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modeling to ensure financial stability and profitabilit
- y.Build and manage relationships with investors, lenders, and private equity partners to secure funding and support expansio
n.Franchise & Unit Economi
- csAnalyze franchise unit financial performance, providing insights to improve franchisee profitability and system-wide growt
- h.Develop financial models, benchmarking tools, and reporting frameworks to guide franchisees on financial best practice
- s.Work closely with the Franchise Development and Operations teams to refine royalty structures, franchise fees, and financial incentive
- s.Lead initiatives to improve franchise unit margins while maintaining brand standards and operational efficienc
y.Accounting, Compliance & Risk Manageme
- ntOversee financial reporting, accounting, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirement
- s.Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions to ensure financial health and liquidit
- y.Implement and improve financial systems and processes, enhancing automation, efficiency, and scalabilit
- y.Lead financial due diligence for potential acquisitions, new revenue streams, and strategic partnership
s.Operational & Performance Optimizati
- onProvide financial insights to drive cost efficiencies across corporate operations and franchise location
- s.Optimize corporate and franchisee-level P&Ls, identifying opportunities for revenue growth and expense managemen
- t.Collaborate with Marketing, Technology, and Operations teams to evaluate ROI on key initiatives, including advertising spend, technology investments, and operational improvement
- s.Develop and implement KPIs, dashboards, and real-time financial reporting tools for leadership and franchisee us
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Qualifications & Experien
- ce:15+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably in franchising, multi-unit services, or private equity-backed compani
- es.Proven success in franchise finance, unit economics, and scaling a franchisor’s financial operatio
- ns.Deep understanding of franchise agreements, royalties, and financial models for franchised business
- es.Experience with M&A, capital markets, and fundraising in a high-growth environme
- nt.Strong expertise in GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and complian
- ce.Proficiency in financial and franchise management software (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct, FranConnect, QuickBook
- s).Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferre
- d).Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic decision-making skil
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