Vice President Finance

A rapidly growing restaurant and hospitality group is seeking a Vice President of Finance with a defined track to Chief Financial Officer. This executive will take immediate ownership of finance operations while building toward a broader strategic leadership role.The right candidate will combine hands-on financial discipline with the ability to scale a business, partner with leadership, and evolve into CFO as the company continues its aggressive growth.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the 2026 Budget development within the first 90 days.Own day-to-day finance operations: cash management, AP oversight, and outsourced accounting.Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and monthly close accuracy.Build and manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes (transition to rolling forecasts).Partner with the CEO on growth strategy, fundraising, and investor/bank relations.Implement business analytics and AI tools to enhance reporting and decision-making.Act as a financial storyteller, translating data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and operators.Candidate Profile10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership; restaurant/hospitality or multi-unit industry experience strongly preferred.Tech-savvy: ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus), Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.Leadership style that balances strategic vision with hands-on execution.Why This Role?CFO Track: This is not just a VP role — it’s a succession path to CFO.Impact: Be the finance leader driving the next phase of growth.Compensation: $200K–$300K base + performance-based incentives.Confidential Search: Details disclosed only to shortlisted candidates.