Chief Financial Officer

Overview

Someburros, a growing and dynamic restaurant group, is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the President, the CFO will play a critical role in guiding the company’s financial strategy, managing daily financial operations, and supporting long-term growth initiatives.

This is a high-impact, multi-disciplinary role that encompasses accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), human resources, insurance, legal, real estate, and shareholder relations. The ideal candidate brings a mix of hands-on financial expertise and high-level strategic thinking, ideally from a multi-unit restaurant or retail background.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions through direct leadership of the Accounting Manager.
• Ensure accurate and timely period-end closings, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and reconciliations.
• Review and approve financial reports for Advisory Board meetings and operational leadership, including commentary and analysis.
• Maintain efficient accounts payable processes to optimize cash flow and vendor terms.
• Manage construction-in-progress accounting and real estate entity financials.
• Coordinate year-end tax processes and annual CPA review in collaboration with the external accounting firm.
• Develop and maintain internal financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Serve as a mentor and problem-solver for the accounting team on day-to-day issues.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead development of daily, weekly, and period-end operational reports and dashboards, including KPIs, prime profit P&Ls, and labor/cost analyses.
• Drive the budgeting process, including forecasting sales, labor, and expenses at both corporate and store levels.
• Maintain and enhance the company’s long-term cash flow model, incorporating capital projects and financing strategies.
• Analyze actual vs. theoretical costs for food and labor to identify operational improvement opportunities.
• Partner with various departments to track performance and optimize spend vs. budget.

Strategic Growth & Capital Projects

• Evaluate and model financial returns on new store projects and expansion opportunities.
• Manage construction budgets and financial documentation for new store development.
• Oversee draw processes for bank funding and coordinate with architects, GCs, and legal counsel on permitting and loan approvals.
• Engage lenders to secure and structure financing for new locations or capital needs.

Human Resources & Insurance

• Oversee the HR Manager, ensuring timely payroll processing, accurate tip pooling, and compliance with HR protocols.
• Manage 401(k) administration, risk management practices, and insurance renewals.
• Monitor and analyze insurance claims, loss runs, and incident reports to support company safety and liability goals.
• Ensure up-to-date insurance documentation and vendor COIs are on file.

Legal & Real Estate

• Coordinate legal matters, including contract reviews and lease/LOI negotiations.
• Oversee site selection, pro forma modeling, and development timelines for new locations.
• Maintain compliance with liquor license renewals, property tax schedules, and regulatory filings.

Shareholder Relations

• Prepare and distribute the annual shareholder report and participate in Board meetings as a financial advisor.
• Maintain shareholder records and ensure transparency around financial performance.

Traits of The Ideal Candidate

• Ability to translate accounting reports to non-accountants.
• Mind of a teacher - Doesn’t just create procedures, effectively teaches them.
• Can lead a team through “trust but verify” methods.
• Excellent communicator – Thoughtful yet to the point.
• Understands how to get people to do something for them through positive reinforcement and means.
• Ability to work well with other departments and have empathy for their time and skills.
• Highly detailed (pennies, not dollars).
• IT savvy.
• Impeccably ethical.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
• 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in multi-unit restaurant or retail operations.
• Proven success in financial strategy, budgeting, operational reporting, and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, cash flow modeling, and debt financing.
• Experience managing HR, insurance, and legal functions within a growing organization.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and dashboards (Restaurant365 experience is a plus).
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• GAAP knowledge and financial reporting technical skills

Salary Description:

DOE

Benefits Package:

• 401K with match
• Bonus opportunity
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement and promotions
• Great compensation
• Holiday parties, gatherings and recognition events
• Maternity leave
• Employee meals
• Someburros is also very charitable and involved in community service and outreach