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Vice President of Finance - Restaurants
Vice President of Finance - RestaurantsLeap Brands • Houston, TX, US
Vice President of Finance - Restaurants

Vice President of Finance - Restaurants

Leap Brands • Houston, TX, US
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Position Summary :

  • The Vice President of Finance will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, responsible for leading all financial planning, reporting, accounting, and risk management.
  • This role is critical to driving sustainable growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
  • The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership experience within the restaurant or multi-unit retail space and excels in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead all aspects of finance and accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury, and tax.
  • Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute long-term financial strategies.
  • Deliver actionable insights to support growth initiatives including new openings, remodels, franchise expansion, and M&A.
  • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including the Board and PE investors.
  • Ensure full compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards; manage audits and tax filings.
  • Build and lead a high-performing finance / accounting team and implement scalable systems.
  • Manage cash flow, capital allocation, and financing strategies.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs, unit-level P&Ls, cost controls, and margin improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate across departments (Operations, Development, HR, Marketing) to align financial goals with business strategy.

    • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, with at least 5 years in a multi-unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
  • Proven track record of scaling finance operations, ideally in a private equity-backed or growth-stage business.
  • Deep understanding of unit-level economics, labor planning, and COGS management.
  • Expertise in financial systems (ERP), reporting tools, and data analytics.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on financial execution in a fast-paced setting.
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