Restaurant Zone Recruiting

Vice President of Finance – Multi-Unit Restaurant / Hospitality Group

LOS ANGELES, CAPosted 23 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company

  • Job overview

    The Vice President of Finance role is a senior leadership position responsible for driving financial strategy and operations in a fast-scaling multi-unit restaurant group.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves partnering with the CFO on financial strategy, leading budgeting and forecasting, managing financial operations like AP, AR, payroll, building and mentoring a finance team, and ensuring compliance and scalable systems.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably in restaurants, hospitality, or multi-location retail, with strong FP&A, cost control, and unit economics skills; a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting is required, MBA, CPA, or CMA is a plus.

Company overview

Restaurant Zone Recruiting is a specialized recruitment agency focusing on the hospitality and restaurant industry. They connect employers with qualified candidates for various roles, including chefs, managers, and support staff, helping businesses streamline their hiring processes. The company generates revenue by charging fees for their recruitment services, which may include direct placement fees or retained search fees. Founded with the goal of addressing the unique staffing needs of the hospitality sector, Restaurant Zone has built a reputation for understanding industry-specific challenges and providing tailored solutions. Their expertise and network make them a valuable partner for both job seekers and employers in the restaurant industry.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight over 10 years of progressive finance leadership, especially in multi-unit restaurant or hospitality environments, emphasizing strategic financial planning and operational expertise.

  • Showcase your experience partnering with executive leadership, managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, and your ability to lead cross-functional teams including Ops, HR, and Marketing.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as Restaurant Zone Recruiting's corporate career page, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable hospitality job boards to maximize your visibility.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with finance leaders and executives within Restaurant Zone Recruiting's divisions, initiating conversations with ice breakers like commenting on their recent company growth or asking about their approach to financial strategy in multi-unit operations.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'financial strategy,' 'budgeting,' 'forecasting,' 'multi-unit operations,' 'team leadership,' and 'risk management' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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