Vice President of Finance - Restaurants - Leap Brands : Job Details

The Vice President of Finance will be a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's financial planning, reporting, accounting, and risk management. This leader will play a critical role in supporting growth initiatives, optimizing profitability, and driving financial discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate has deep experience in the restaurant or multi-unit retail sector, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to scale finance functions in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Lead all aspects of the finance and accounting function, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, and tax.

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with company growth plans.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making, including new restaurant openings, remodeling projects, franchise expansion, and M&A opportunities.

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including the Board of Directors and private equity investors.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements; manage external audits and tax filings.

• Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team; implement scalable systems and processes to support growth.

• Manage company cash flow, capital allocation, and debt/equity financing.

• Implement and monitor KPIs, cost controls, and unit-level financial performance metrics.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Development, HR, and Marketing to support business initiatives and ensure alignment on financial goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, or retail environment.

• Proven experience scaling finance operations in a growth-stage or private equity-backed company.

• Strong knowledge of restaurant unit economics, labor modeling, and cost of goods sold analysis.

• Expertise in financial systems, ERP implementation, and data analytics tools.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels in a fast-paced environment.