Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations for a privately held parent company and its rapidly expanding portfolio of boutique culinary and hospitality brands. The candidate must have experience in contract food services to be considered.

Enterprise-Level Oversight & Centralized Services

·        Develop and implement centralized financial policies and procedures supporting all verticals.

·        Design a shared services model for finance, accounting, treasury, and compliance to ensure consistency and efficiency.

·        Establish and maintain enterprise-wide banking and treasury relationships to optimize liquidity and risk management.

·        Integrate financial systems and reporting across business units for real-time visibility and decision-making.

·        Serve as a strategic partner to operational leaders, providing insights to support investment and business decisions.

·        Ensure compliance with all legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across entities and jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

·        Architect and lead the financial infrastructure for a rapidly scaling, multi-entity organization.

·        Oversee LLC formation and management, ensuring legal and tax compliance.

·        Partner with IT and Operations to implement financial technologies supporting centralized analytics and reporting.

·        Collaborate with HR leadership to manage a complex equity ownership program.

·        Drive enterprise-level FP&A, capital management, and risk mitigation strategies.

·        Lead M&A financial due diligence and integration efforts.

Qualifications

·        15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally across both start-up and established environments.

·        Background in hospitality, lifestyle, contract food service, or facilities management strongly preferred.

·        Advanced degree (MBA, MS Finance) and/or CPA, CFA a plus.

·        Strong understanding of industry-specific P&L and pro forma development.

·        Proven leadership in building and managing high-performing finance teams.

·        Experience with ERP systems and financial software.

·        Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and make data-driven decisions.

·        Exceptional strategic, planning, and interpersonal skills.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

·        Willingness to travel to client and multi-state locations as needed (estimated <30%).

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 164219

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Sarah Rowland-Varner

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