Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location:

Houston, TX | Full-Time Work Arrangement:
Remote Initially;
Transition to In-Office

Pay Range: 150,/annually

About Us:

Kizuki International LLC is one company united by a single purpose — to spread joy through authentic culinary experiences. Our family of Asian culinary brands includes:

• Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya – delivering the most authentic Japanese ramen experience outside Japan through scratch-made broths, Japanese-designed interiors, and craftsmanship.
• Supreme Dumplings – offering handcrafted Xiao Long Bao and other small bites made with precision, tradition, and heartfelt execution.
• Tang Bar / Swish Swish – a modern fast-casual concept bringing bold Sichuan malatang flavors to a customizable, energetic format.

Though each concept is unique, all share the same values: craftsmanship, connection, hospitality, and a relentless pursuit of culinary excellence. We proudly operate 20+ restaurants and 4+ central kitchens/commissary facilities across multiple states — and we're growing.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial, accounting, and business planning functions for our multi-unit restaurant organization. The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive team, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. The ideal candidate has deep experience in restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit consumer businesses and a proven track record building scalable financial infrastructure.

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop long-term financial strategies and growth plans.
• Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic decisions, including expansion, new concept development, and capital investments.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs across all restaurant units and corporate departments.

• Oversee all accounting, finance, payroll, treasury, and tax functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and liquidity planning.

• Ensure accuracy of daily sales reporting, inventory management, and cost of goods and labor tracking.
• Analyze store-level P&Ls, identify trends, and partner with operations to improve profitability.
• Standardize financial procedures across all locations, including cash handling, vendor management, and POS reconciliation.
• Support menu pricing strategies, prime cost control, and operational efficiencies.

• Lead the selection, integration, and optimization of systems such as accounting platforms, POS systems, forecasting tools, and inventory solutions.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to support rapid growth and multi-unit scalability.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including sales tax, payroll tax, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead financial audits, tax planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, insurance programs, and capital structure.

• Evaluate investment opportunities, new unit development, and potential acquisitions.
• Conduct financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Advise the CEO and Board on valuation, deal structures, and capital deployment.

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, building high-performing capabilities across the department.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, marketing, supply chain, and technology.
• Communicate financial performance and strategic insights to the CEO, Board, and key stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 10–15+ years of progressive financial leadership…