Director of Finance & Accounting

Location: Remote (U.S. time zone EST overlap)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Leadership Team

About the Company

We are a fast-growing, multi-unit hospitality and consumer brand operator with an expanding national footprint. With a strong foundation, proven unit economics, and a robust growth pipeline, the company is focused on building a high-performance, operations-driven organization grounded in discipline, speed, and customer experience.

As we scale, we are investing in our finance function to ensure financial clarity, operational alignment, and decision-making support at every level of the business.

About the Role

We are hiring a Director of Finance & Accounting to own core accounting operations while also driving financial planning, analysis, and strategic insights across the organization.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role that sits at the intersection of accounting, FP&A, and operations. You will be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, while also equipping leadership with the insights needed to drive profitability, optimize cash flow, and support expansion.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable:

Owning the close process and financial reporting
Building models and analyzing performance
Partnering with non-finance stakeholders to drive better decisions

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and rolling reforecast processes
Build and maintain financial models, including:
- Pro formas
- Scenario and sensitivity analyses
- Expansion and capital planning models
Analyze operating performance, identify trends and variances, and deliver actionable insights
Support evaluation of new initiatives, store openings, and investments through ROI analysis

2. Reporting & Business Insights

Prepare and deliver recurring financial and operational reporting for leadership
Partner with operations to analyze:
- Unit-level performance
- Margins and cost structures
- Labor efficiency and cost controls
Monitor KPIs and help establish performance benchmarks
Translate financial data into clear, decision-ready insights for cross-functional teams

3. Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities
Ensure timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, and reporting integrity
Coordinate with external partners on:
- Audits
- Tax filings
- Compliance requirements
Manage cash flow, including:
- Cash positioning
- Short-term forecasting

4. Systems & Process Improvement

Evaluate and enhance accounting and financial reporting systems
Support implementation and optimization of tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks
Improve efficiency and scalability of:
- Close processes
- Forecasting workflows
- Reporting cadence
Identify automation opportunities and reduce manual processes

5. Controls & Financial Infrastructure

Design and maintain internal controls as the organization scales
Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and financial governance
Strengthen financial processes to support multi-unit growth

6. Cross-Functional Partnership

Serve as a strategic finance partner to:
- Leadership
- Operations
- External advisors
Collaborate with operational teams to ensure alignment between financial reporting and real-world performance
Support ad hoc analysis, board materials, and executive presentations

What Success Looks Like

Financial statements are consistently accurate, timely, and audit-ready
Close processes are structured, predictable, and scalable
Budgets and forecasts enable proactive, informed decision-making
Leadership has clear visibility into financial performance and cash flow
Finance is viewed as a strategic partner, not just a reporting function

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
5–8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance
Proven ownership of month-end close and financial reporting
Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights

Preferred

CPA (or in progress); MBA is a plus
Experience in:
- Multi-entity or multi-location businesses
- High-growth or scaling environments
Prior experience managing or mentoring team members or outsourced partners
Familiarity with systems such as:
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
- Restaurant365 or similar ERP/accounting platforms

Key Traits for Success

Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail
Ability to balance accounting rigor with strategic thinking
Highly organized and process-driven
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented

Why This Role

High visibility and direct exposure to leadership
Opportunity to build and shape the finance function in a scaling organization
Blend of accounting, FP&A, and strategic impact
Long-term growth potential as the company expands

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