We are retained on a search for a Chief Financial Officer to join a fast-scaling consumer business at a pivotal stage of growth. The company generates ~$130M in annual revenue and has a clear plan to more than double within the next five years. Backed by private equity and partnered with Whole Foods, the business has both the resources and strategic partnerships to accelerate its expansion.
About the Company
With over 16 years in market, the company has evolved into a multi-channel platform:
- Restaurants: Nearly 30 locations nationwide, with steady annual expansion.
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG): Products available nationally with a major retailer, targeting ~100% YoY growth through new SKUs and distribution channels.
- Wholesale & Processing: Vertically integrated sourcing and processing capabilities that strengthen supply chain control and margins.
This unique mix of restaurants, CPG, and processing gives the company brand strength, diversification, and multiple growth levers.
The Role
The incoming CFO will be a thought partner to the CEO and founder and a key member of the executive leadership team. The mandate is to move beyond accounting foundations and establish finance as a true strategic driver of growth and profitability.
Responsibilities include:
- Building and scaling FP&A and analytics to support decision-making across all business lines.
- Driving profitability, margin improvement, and EBITDA growth.
- Developing financial strategy, forecasts, and capital planning to support expansion.
- Integrating multi-channel operations into a cohesive financial framework.
- Leading, mentoring, and shaping a finance team with the flexibility to add capabilities as needed.
- Partnering with the board, which includes seasoned operators and executives with experience scaling leading consumer brands.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience helping a company grow from ~$100M toward ~$250M in revenue.
- Background in consumer sectors such as restaurants, food & beverage, or CPG.
- A balance of strategic insight and hands-on execution — someone comfortable operating in detail while shaping long-term direction.
- Strong FP&A, data-driven decision-making, and financial systems experience.
- Leadership presence to collaborate with — and constructively challenge — the CEO, leadership team, and board.
- A “player-coach” mindset with the ability to build and develop a high-performing team.
- Strategic foundation in banking, private equity, or consulting combined with growth-stage consumer experience, providing both analytical horsepower and pattern recognition at scale.
Location
This role is based in Maine, ensuring close collaboration with leadership and the board during a pivotal stage of scale.
Equal Opportunity
- This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
