Finance Manager

Join the Global Leader in VIBE Dining!

This is an in-office position located at 1624 Market St., Denver, CO 80202. The individual hired for this role is expected to be on-site and work in the office each day. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this position.  

Why Join Our Team?

Industry-Leading Compensation Package

• Bonus Eligible
• Opportunities for Merit-Based Raises & Performance Incentives. Rewarding dedication, skill, and excellence in the Vibe Dining Experience.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, excellence, and leadership

Comprehensive Benefits Package

•       Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
•       Group Life and Disability Insurance
•       Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
•       Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan

Exclusive Perks & Growth Opportunities

• Employee Dining Discounts and/or Complimentary Onsite Meals
• Career Development & Limitless Growth Opportunities
• If you reside in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or          Washington, D.C., you are entitled to Paid Sick Time in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•  Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits  

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting packages, dashboards, and operational performance analysis.
• Analyze financial performance across key business metrics, including sales, labor, food & beverage costs, and EBITDA, and provide recommendations to support operational and financial decision-making.
• Perform variance analysis utilizing data from the general ledger, POS, labor, inventory, and other operational systems.
• Synthesize financial and operational data into clear, concise reporting for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with operations leadership to support pricing strategy, menu engineering, promotions, and cost control initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain the Company’s liquidity forecast, as applicable.
• Review periodic and quarterly field bonus calculations for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all financial reporting, analyses, and deliverables.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, dashboards, and automation processes to enhance reporting efficiency and visibility. 

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Support the annual budgeting process across restaurant and corporate operations.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, monitor performance against budget, and provide recommendations based on business trends and operational results.
• Partner with department leaders to improve forecasting accuracy and financial accountability.

 Cost Control & Margin Optimization:
1.       Analyze restaurant operating costs, including labor, food & beverage, and controllable expenses, and identify opportunities to improve                    profitability and operational efficiency.
2.       Partner cross-functionally with operations, marketing, supply chain, and accounting teams to support business initiatives and financial                    performance objectives.
3.       Monitor key operational metrics, including inventory, waste, labor efficiency, and sales trends, to support margin improvement initiatives.
4.       Act as a strategic finance partner to restaurant operations, providing financial guidance and performance visibility to support operational                decision-making.

Leadership & Team Development:
1.       Manage, mentor, and develop finance team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
2.       Review team outputs to ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy across reporting and analysis.
3.       Demonstrate initiative, ownership, and leadership within a lean, fast-paced environment with broad exposure across multiple areas of the              business.
4.       Lead PowerBI training sessions focused on P&L review for new restaurant operators.

Knowledge and Skills
1.       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
2.       Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Power BI or other reporting tools preferred.
3.       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to various levels of the organization.
4.       Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment.
5.       Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
6.       Collaborative team player with a willingness to support various areas of the business.

Required Education and Experience
1.       Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
2.       5–8 years of experience in financial analysis, finance, or related roles, preferably within the restaurant, hospitality, retail, or multi-unit industry.
3.       Experience supporting operational finance, business performance analysis, and cross-functional decision-making.
4.       Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including labor cost management, food & beverage costing, inventory control, and margin optimization.
5.       Experience working with financial systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI, restaurant-specific systems).