Chief Financial Officer; CFO - Retail Center
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Management
Financial Manager, CFO
About the Role:
We’re looking for a hands‑on, strategic Chief Financial Officer who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and help lead a fast‑growing, multi‑location retail organization built on integrity, hard work, and genuine hometown service. As a key member of our executive team—and a trusted partner to the CEO—you’ll shape our financial future, fuel growth across all locations, and ensure we stay true to the values that make us who we are.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment and understands the unique dynamics and strategies necessary for successful multi‑location retail. You’ll also oversee financial operations for four related real estate companies and play a pivotal role in acquisitions and real estate deals that drive our long‑term success.
Target Hire Date: 3.1.2026.
What You Will Do:Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.
- Provide actionable insights to support store expansion, e‑commerce development, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning for 90+ retail locations and four related‑party real estate companies.
- Monitor key performance indicators and deliver recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.
- Optimize cash flow and working capital to support operations and growth.
- Maintain banking relationships and financing strategies.
- Support real estate transactions, including negotiations, contract development with legal counsel, due diligence, and closing approvals.
- Support acquisition processes, including negotiations, financial due diligence, closing, and post‑acquisition integration.
- Review and approve business contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee audits and maintain robust internal controls.
- Implement enterprise risk frameworks to identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Champion insurance programs and business continuity planning.
- Collaborate with IT on cybersecurity and data protection initiatives.
- Monitor vendor credit exposure and conduct scenario planning for market volatility.
- Negotiation and business contract review.
- Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, and store operations to manage inventory and cost controls.
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing finance team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA required.
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in multi‑unit retail or similar environments.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations and ERP systems.
- Exceptional business acumen.
- Experience with real estate transactions, acquisitions, and contract review.
- Experience with insurance and business continuation planning.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.
- Family‑owned, community‑driven culture.
- Competitive compensation, bonus and benefits.
- Relocation support available.
Runnings is a proudly Midwest‑rooted retailer with a history dating back to 1947, when founder Norman “Red” Running opened the first store in Marshall, Minnesota. Today, under the leadership of Dennis and Adele Reed, we’ve grown from our humble beginnings into a trusted home, farm, and outdoor store with 90 locations across 12 states. Our stores offer thousands of quality products—from clothing and footwear to farm supplies, sporting goods, tools, pet care, lawn and garden essentials, and more—all delivered with knowledgeable, hometown service.
At Runnings, we’re committed to providing dependable everyday essentials at a great value while maintaining the friendly, customer‑focused experience that has defined us for decades.
Apply Today and help shape the future of Runnings!
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