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Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the Audit Committee Chair, the VP, Finance will be a key business partner to the CEO and executive team, helping assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and companys long-term strategy.The VP, Finance will develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.The VP, Finance will engage the board audit committee around issues, trends, and changes in the financial results of the company and will provide timely reporting to investors as required by the SEC.
Essential Job Functions
Optimize the capabilities of the financial organization by assessing talent and coaching and mentoring where appropriate, and by developing the most effective team structure.Build a cohesive team that optimizes each individuals strengths and interests in their daily work so that each team member is motivated to do well.Ensure that the team works well so that the team is regarded as valued partners with the rest of the business.
Develop and cultivate strong relationships with all key stakeholders including the extended executive leadership team, the Board of Directors, auditors, regulators, outside counsel and others as appropriate.
Apply technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with and efficient application of U.S. GAAP.
Oversee preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements.
Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, corporate overhead and restaurant performance.
Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems as needed.
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.
Prepare and maintain external SEC reporting, including 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy and various required disclosures as necessary.
Prepare and maintain regular internal and Board financial reports and presentations including weekly, monthly and quarterly performance.
Assist analysis of financial results and develop recommendations (strategic and tactical).
Initiate and assist the oversight of analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., new franchise sale deals, asset acquisition, new product launches)
Develop and maintain the companys annual operating budget and updated forecasts.
Oversee all aspects of cash management and cash controls.
Manage the companys insurance program, including the employee benefits insurance.
Manage the companys real estate accounting consisting of leases and sub-leases with various landlords.
Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organizations retail sales, operations, and business plans.
Oversee the Human Resources, payroll processing, and employee benefits and related programs and initiatives.
Collaborate with the sourcing and vendor management department and related initiatives.
Collaborate with the general counsel on contracts management and related controls.
Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting
Coordinate accurate filing of all tax returns and recording of deferred tax assets.
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
Basic Qualifications (Required)
10 years progressive experience in financial planning, reporting, and budgeting
5 years multi-unit retail or service oriented (restaurant) industry
2 or more years of SEC public reporting experience
CPA License current or lapsed
Other Criteria (Preferred)
Franchise experience preferred
Licensed CPA
Public accounting experience
