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VP of Finance / Controller – Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations

Nashville Restaurant Group Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN

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Full time Finance Director Accounting Financial Analysis

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Job Description

Hands-on VP of Finance / Controller role overseeing financial operations across a multi-unit quick-service restaurant (QSR) franchise portfolio in Nashville.

Responsibilities

Personally review and approve all vendor payments before disbursement (typically twice weekly or more frequently as needed).
Verify invoices, vendor details, payment amounts, and supporting documentation; ensure no payments are released without proper review and approval.
Set and maintain financial controls, including dual authorization for new vendors, vendor banking changes, and payments above established thresholds.
Monitor accounts payable, vendor terms, cash balances, and banking activity.
Detect duplicate payments, discrepancies, unnecessary expenses, and potential financial risks.
Oversee an outsourced accounting firm and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
Review monthly financial statements, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and multi-entity reporting.
Ensure timely month-end and year-end financial reporting.
Analyze restaurant-level and consolidated profit and loss statements, including restaurant-level performance drivers.
Track food and paper costs, labor percentages, occupancy expenses, operating margins, and restaurant-level EBITDA.
Evaluate financial performance across multiple restaurant locations and legal entities.
Analyze budget variances, expense trends, and operational performance; identify cost reduction and profitability improvement opportunities.
Partner with restaurant and regional operations leadership to strengthen financial accountability.
Oversee franchise royalty reporting, advertising charges, and required franchisor reporting.
Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and annual operating budgets.
Oversee banking relationships, lender reporting, loan schedules, and covenant compliance.
Monitor debt obligations, working capital, and capital expenditures.
Support financial evaluations for acquisitions, new restaurant development, renovations, and expansion opportunities.
Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
Report directly to the President of Operations; maintain consistent communication on financial performance, vendor payments, cash flow, and operational priorities.
Maintain 24/7 phone availability for time-sensitive communications and urgent matters from the President of Operations, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; answer calls when possible and return missed calls promptly.
Implement directives and requested changes from the President of Operations promptly while maintaining appropriate accounting standards and internal controls.
Adjust priorities and responsibilities as business needs evolve; take ownership and follow through without repeated reminders.
Proactively communicate financial concerns and solutions; align financial operations with company objectives.
Travel periodically across seven operating markets to support financial oversight and operational accountability.

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
At least 5 years in a senior financial leadership position (Controller, VP of Finance, or CFO) required.
Direct multi-unit QSR franchise financial experience is mandatory.
Proven experience overseeing multiple restaurant locations and legal entities.
Strong knowledge of restaurant-level P&Ls, food costs, labor expenses, franchise royalties, and operating margins.
Experience overseeing outsourced accounting firms and reviewing financial statements.
Demonstrated experience managing vendor payment approvals, financial controls, and banking activities.
Strong understanding of GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and lender compliance.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills.
Familiarity with restaurant POS, reporting, and multi-entity accounting systems.
Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently without an internal accounting team.
Ability and willingness to maintain 24/7 availability for urgent communications.
Based in or willing to relocate to Nashville, TN; available to travel regularly across seven operating markets.
Education: Master’s degree required.

Technology

Microsoft Excel
GAAP

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location and Travel

Work location: In person, Nashville, TN 37204 (required)
Travel: Travel periodically across all seven operating markets

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the President of Operations.
No internal accounting staff or direct reports.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or business.
Experience with multi-brand restaurant franchise portfolios.
Experience working directly with ownership and senior operations leadership.
Background in restaurant acquisitions, financing, and development.

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