Title of Job: CFO

LOCATION: Midwest

SUMMARY: Our client has over 150 corporate and franchise restaurants in nine states and has a track record of continuous same-store sales growth and steady expansion for over ten years. This restaurant company has an award-winning workplace, a profitable concept, and a talented support team who is passionate about the business.

Our client is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer who can serve as a chief catalyst to help the company transition from moderate to explosive growth.  We are looking for a restaurant financial expert who can bring immediate resources to make a huge impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secure sources of investment capital to help fund new corporate and franchise stores.
• Create structure of financing and development options for new stores.
• Protect the company’s assets and help leverage them for growth.
• Provide guidance on improving the top line and bottom line returns.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High-level restaurant-franchising-industry financial leadership experience (CFO, Director of Finance, or similar).
• Track record of integral contributions of financial expertise for accelerating sustainable restaurant franchise growth.
• Vision and experience in facilitating franchise development scenarios to attract successful multi-unit franchisees.
• Strong relationships with investors, banks/lending institutions, franchisees, developers, and builders.
• High level of training and education, i.e. masters level education in business or finance, or equivalent experience.
• IT background to understand and lead them to another level of reporting capability is a plus.

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN:

• Competitive compensation package, paid vacation and holidays, 401K matching program, disability insurance, family medical insurance, life insurance, and relocation assistance.
• Award-winning workplace recognized for excellent career growth potential and focus on mission and values.
• A caring, family-friendly company culture that puts a premium on a well-balanced lifestyle.
• A beautiful corporate office that is a pure joy to come to work in.
• An exceptional town to live in with great educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities for all ages.

If you match the above profile, please email resume to rebecca.patt@wraysearch.com. Information will be held in strict confidence. Referrals are truly appreciated.