Chief Financial Officer - Restaurants

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

The Chief Financial Officer will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and private equity sponsors in a fast‑growing, multi‑unit restaurant platform. This role is responsible for leading all financial strategy, reporting, and execution while supporting value‑creation initiatives across operations, development, and M&A. The CFO will bring institutional rigor, strong business judgment, and the ability to operate in a high‑accountability, performance‑driven environment.

• Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range modeling for the platform.
• Own unit‑level economics, margin improvement initiatives, and enterprise‑level profitability.
• Partner closely with operations to drive labor optimization, food‑cost control, and overhead discipline.
• Oversee accounting, controllership, tax, treasury, and internal controls to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to private‑equity sponsors and board members.
• Lead cash flow management, liquidity planning, and lender relationships.
• Support M&A activity, including financial diligence, integration planning, and post‑acquisition performance tracking.
• Build scalable financial infrastructure to support rapid growth, new unit development, and acquisitions.
• Evaluate and implement technology systems to improve reporting, visibility, and decision making.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team.

• Experience as a CFO or senior finance leader within a multi‑unit restaurant or consumer‑facing business.
• Prior experience working in a private‑equity‑backed environment strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of restaurant unit economics, P&L management, and field operations.
• Proven track record of partnering with operations to drive measurable financial improvements.
• Experience supporting M&A, integrations, and growth initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with boards, investors, and lenders.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.

• Clear, consistent, and trusted financial reporting for ownership and leadership.
• Improved visibility into unit‑level performance and margin drivers.
• Scalable financial systems that support growth without sacrificing control.
• Finance viewed as a strategic value‑creation partner, not just a reporting function.