VP of Finance & Administration

Evergreens, Inc. is seeking a VP of Finance & Administration to act as the CEO’s strategic finance partner and lead both core finance and key administrative functions in support of long-term growth and franchise expansion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CEO’s primary strategic finance partner.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
• Own and continuously refine Evergreens’ five-year financial model.
• Build sophisticated financial models for restaurant development, franchise expansion, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and support liquidity planning.
• Analyze business performance and identify opportunities to improve sales, margins, profitability, and return on investment.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPIs to support decision-making across the organization.
• Evaluate pricing strategies, labor productivity, restaurant performance, and new business opportunities.
• Act as the primary liaison with outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax partners.
• Review monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and operating results for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings.
• Oversee treasury management, banking relationships, and cash management.
• Strengthen financial controls, reporting processes, and financial discipline across the organization.
• Prepare Board of Directors financial reporting packages and executive presentation materials.
• Manage Board administrative duties including minutes, resolutions, and related consents and documentation.
• Present financial performance and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board.
• Support financing activities, banking relationships, and future capital raising initiatives as needed.
• Partner with Operations, Marketing, HR, and Development to support strategic initiatives and improve business performance.
• Build the financial capabilities required to support future franchise growth.
• Oversee the Company’s Payroll & Benefits Administrator.
• Manage corporate insurance programs and annual renewals.
• Support franchising by ensuring timely FDD updates and filings, plus other regulatory or reporting requirements.
• Ensure business licenses, permits, and corporate registrations remain current.
• Build and maintain an organized contract and document management repository.
• Improve administrative systems and processes that support a growing organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience in multi-unit retail, restaurant, hospitality, franchise, or consumer-facing businesses.
• Strong FP&A experience.
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Experience developing annual budgets, long-range plans, and cash flow forecasts.
• Strong understanding of GAAP financial reporting.
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and Boards of Directors.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Multi-unit retail accounting experience: 3 years (Required).

Preferred

• CPA and/or MBA.
• Restaurant experience.
• Franchise experience.
• Experience with private equity-backed or growth-oriented companies.
• Experience partnering with outsourced accounting firms.
• Experience implementing financial systems, dashboards, and process improvements.

Location and Work Setup

• Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
• Work location: In person

Compensation

• USD 160,000 - 175,000 per year

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus opportunity up to 25% of base salary.
• Equity participation opportunity, subject to Board approval.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HDHP and PPO plan options.
• Three weeks of paid vacation upon hire, plus paid holidays.
• Complimentary meals while working and employee dining discounts.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application

• Do you currently reside in the greater Seattle area?