Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Kansas City Metropolitan AreaReports to: Owner

Why This Role Matters

This is more than finance—it’s leadership with impact. As our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you’ll be the architect of financial health and strategy across a growing hospitality-driven organization. You’ll guide decisions that shape profitability, growth, and stability—partnering with operators, franchisees, and ownership to ensure every number aligns with the bigger vision.

You won’t just manage finances—you’ll drive results, improve systems, and build a finance team that thrives. If you’re looking to bring both precision and strategy to the executive table, this is your opportunity.

What We Offer

We invest in our leaders with a comprehensive benefits package designed for long-term success:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

  • Company-subsidized medical and prescription plan

  • Company-subsidized dental insurance

  • Low-cost, voluntary vision coverage

• Insurance & Protection

  • Company-paid group life and AD&D insurance (with buy-up option)

  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance (with LTD buy-up option)

  • Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital confinement, whole life, and cancer insurance

  • Voluntary legal and identity theft protection

  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement & Financial Security

  • 401(k) savings plan with both pre-tax and Roth options

  • Company match: 100% on the first 1% of salary, plus $0.50 per $1.00 on the next 5%

  • Full vesting after two years of service

• Additional Perks

  • Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & dependent care)

  • Paid Time Off: 15 days (3 weeks) annually, encompassing vacation, sick, and personal time (eligibility after 90 days)

  • 6 paid holidays

  • Company-paid iPhone (generation 13 or better)

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company goals.

• Budgeting & Reporting: Lead annual budgeting, produce accurate financial statements, and deliver timely reports.

• Performance Improvement: Monitor KPIs, analyze variances, and recommend actions to enhance profitability and efficiency.

• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and robust internal controls.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, including fraud and operational vulnerabilities.

• Capital Management: Optimize capital structure, oversee investments, and negotiate financing with lenders and investors.

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the finance team with an emphasis on growth, integrity, and collaboration.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with ownership, HR, operations, and franchisees to support financial decisions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (Master’s preferred).

• 7+ years of financial leadership, ideally in hospitality, restaurants, or franchising.

• CPA designation or equivalent strongly preferred.

• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and ERP systems.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Proven ability to improve financial systems and drive measurable results.

Ready to Lead With Impact?

This CFO role isn’t just about keeping the books—it’s about steering the future of a growing organization. If you thrive at the intersection of numbers and strategy, we’d love to meet you.