What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Finance position at HRX Head Hunters?
A rapidly growing restaurant and hospitality group is seeking a Vice President of Finance with a defined track to Chief Financial Officer. This executive will take immediate ownership of finance operations while building toward a broader strategic leadership role.
The right candidate will combine hands-on financial discipline with the ability to scale a business, partner with leadership, and evolve into CFO as the company continues its aggressive growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the 2026 Budget development within the first 90 days.
- Own day-to-day finance operations: cash management, AP oversight, and outsourced accounting.
- Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and monthly close accuracy.
- Build and manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes (transition to rolling forecasts).
- Partner with the CEO on growth strategy, fundraising, and investor/bank relations.
- Implement business analytics and AI tools to enhance reporting and decision-making.
- Act as a financial storyteller, translating data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and operators.
Candidate Profile
- 10 years of progressive finance and accounting leadership; restaurant/hospitality or multi-unit industry experience strongly preferred.
- Tech-savvy: ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus), Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Leadership style that balances strategic vision with hands-on execution.
Why This Role?
- CFO Track: This is not just a VP role — it’s a succession path to CFO.
- Impact: Be the finance leader driving the next phase of growth.
- Compensation: $200K–$300K base performance-based incentives.
- Confidential Search: Details disclosed only to shortlisted candidates.
Salary : $200,000 - $300,000
