Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer at Leap Brands Chief Financial Officer at Leap Brands in New Vernon, New Jersey Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) New Jersey | On-site Our client is a multi-unit restaurant group based in New Jersey entering a key phase of growth and looking to bring on a Chief Financial Officer to partner directly with ownership. This is a strategic and hands-on role. The CFO will own the financial infrastructure of the business while driving expansion, improving unit-level performance, and building scalable systems as the company grows through new unit development and potential acquisitions. Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of company-wide financials including P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting across all locations
• Partner with ownership on strategic planning, capital allocation, and long-term growth initiatives
• Analyze and improve unit-level economics including AUV, labor %, prime costs, and EBITDA performance
• Build and implement financial systems, reporting structures, and KPIs to support a growing multi-unit operation
• Lead cash flow management, liquidity planning, and banking relationships
• Oversee FP&A, accounting, and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and speed
• Identify cost savings opportunities across labor, food, supply chain, and overhead
• Support site selection, deal underwriting, and financial modeling for new unit openings and acquisitions
• Assist with lender and investor relations, including reporting and capital strategy if applicable
• Build and mentor a finance team as the business scales What We're Looking For
• CFO, VP Finance, or Head of Finance experience within restaurants, hospitality, or multi-unit consumer businesses
• Strong understanding of restaurant-level KPIs including AUV, labor %, COGS, and four-wall EBITDA
• Experience working with founders, ownership groups, or private equity-backed businesses
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a lean, growing environment
• Experience supporting new unit development, M&A, or rapid scaling is strongly preferred This is an opportunity to step in as a true partner to ownership and help shape the financial direction of a growing restaurant platform.