Chief Financial Officer

National Restaurant Association provided pay range

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Base pay range

$450,000.00 / yr - $550,000.00 / yr

The restaurant industry is the second-largest private sector employer in the U.S., powering the American economy while creating pathways to opportunity for 15.9 million people and growing. The National Restaurant Association is working to lead the industry into a new era of prosperity and enhance the quality of life for all it serves. As Chief Financial Officer, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will guide the financial strategy of the Association and its affiliates, overseeing an annual budget of $120MM across seven entities and managing two investment portfolios totaling approximately $135MM.

The Association is investing in a comprehensive business transformation to strengthen its financial model and upgrade systems to support innovation and profitability in a competitive market. This includes reevaluating the membership value proposition and dues structure to drive revenue growth and expand market share, as well as modernizing legacy technology platforms to ensure ServSafe—our flagship education and training product—remains a high-performing revenue stream. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Product Officer to move these initiatives forward, providing strategic financial guidance informed by analysis of broader economic and industry trends.

You will also lead and develop a 7-person finance and accounting team while managing an outsourced accounting partner, overseeing the Association’s core financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, compliance, cash flow, investments, and financial controls.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, forward-thinking financial leader who excels at implementing new systems, re-engineering financial structures, and establishing best practices that will position the Association for long-term sustainability. The Association is currently in a secure financial position with a highly engaged Board, a CEO and executive team eager to support innovation, and a high-performing staff.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Your financial leadership will strengthen our ability to serve as the voice of the restaurant industry, ensuring we can expand programs and services that impact millions of workers and employers nationwide. In your first 1-2 years, you will :

• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to assess and improve all aspects of the Association’s financial model while guiding the strategy to grow membership revenue and ensure the profitability of ServSafe and other workforce education and training products.
• Collaborate with the Chief Product Officer to align pricing and product strategies with market demand, establish margin targets, and track profitability. Use financial modeling to inform new product investment and growth strategies.
• Lead upgrades in reporting systems and processes to deliver real-time data, enabling leaders and staff to make informed decisions and manage budgets effectively.
• Oversee the transition of day-to-day accounting activities to an outsourced partner while maintaining accuracy and strong controls. Realign finance team roles following the transition, foster a culture of accountability and performance, and lead your team to provide proactive financial support across the organization.

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About the National Restaurant Association

The National Restaurant Association is the largest foodservice trade association in the world. We represent and advocate on behalf of the restaurant industry. Our vision is a thriving restaurant and foodservice community, providing America with nourishment, opportunity and joy, working to enhance quality of life for all. Our mission is to serve our industry and impact its success. We strengthen operations, mitigate risk, and develop talent; advance and protect business vitality through national, state, and local advocacy; and drive knowledge and collaboration.

Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.

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