Chief Financial Officer - Restaurant

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