Chief Financial Officer

Our client is an ambitious and rapidly expanding restaurant chain based in the heart of Miami. With their sights set on aggressive growth, they are looking to revolutionize the dining experience across multiple locations. As they continue to expand their footprint, they're seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their leadership team and drive financial strategy in this exciting phase of growth.

Job Description:

As the CFO, you will be a key strategic partner in the company's growth and success, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and risk management. You will work closely with the CEO, executive team, and investors to ensure the business remains financially sound while enabling our rapid expansion plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the company. Develop financial strategies to support the expansion and profitability goals of the restaurant chain.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements and reports. Present financial results and strategic recommendations to the board and investors.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with expansion, operations, and investments. Develop and implement effective financial controls and compliance measures.
• Investment Strategy: Collaborate with investors and financial institutions to secure funding for future growth. Manage cash flow, capital expenditures, and financing strategies.
• Operational Efficiency: Work alongside the operations team to identify areas for cost savings, revenue optimization, and profitability improvements across all locations.
• Team Leadership: Manage a high-performing finance team. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance department.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior financial executive, in the restaurant industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and reporting standards.
• Experience with strategic financial planning in a high-growth or multi-location business.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience managing a finance team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• Exposure to Restaurant 365 desirable.

• Exciting Growth Opportunity: Be a part of a rapidly expanding brand with significant potential for personal and professional growth.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in an innovative and fast-paced environment that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and growth.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary, bonus structure, and benefits package.
• Impact: Play a critical role in shaping the financial future of a restaurant chain poised for national expansion.

If you're a strategic, results-driven finance professional with a passion for the restaurant industry and a desire to be part of an exciting growth story, we want to hear from you!

To Apply:

Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you're a great fit for the role to JShatz@ascendo.com.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.