Director of Finance

Build, lead, and deliver. This Minneapolis, MN onsite role pairs hands-on financial operations with board-level strategy for a growing restaurant company. You will own daily accounting, drive forecasting and cost analysis that supports restaurant-level margins, and serve as the primary financial liaison to the Board of Directors. The position offers a $140,000 annual salary plus a corporate bonus and a full benefits package.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Annual Bonus
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with strict compliance to GAAP.
• Act as the primary financial liaison to the Board of Directors, providing clear reporting, variance analysis, and strategic insights.
• Build, maintain, and stress-test rolling financial projections, labor cost models, and food cost analysis to optimize restaurant-level margins.
• Develop comprehensive bank projections, manage cash flow across multiple locations, and maintain relationships with financial institutions to secure funding or manage debt.
• Establish and enforce internal control policies to safeguard assets and prevent loss across all locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of accounting experience (required).
• Strong mastery of GAAP accounting principles.
• CPA or MBA is highly preferred.
• Comfort working as a “one-person department” initially, handling tactical bookkeeping while driving executive-level strategy.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial data into concise, actionable presentations for board members and stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel or financial modeling software skills to build detailed forecasting models and bank projections.
• Hospitality, restaurant, or retail experience is strongly preferred, with Restaurant365 (R365) experience a major plus (not required).
• Experience managing financial systems during multi-unit restaurant expansion.

Location and Work Setup

Minneapolis, MN (onsite). Relocate before starting work in Minneapolis, MN 55447 (required). Work location is in person.

Tools

• Excel
• Financial modeling software
• Restaurant365 (R365)