Leap Brands
Chief Financial Officer - Restaurants (Tampa)
Leap Brands, Tampa, Florida, United States, 33646
Overview
The Chief Financial Officer will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and private equity sponsors in a fast growing, multi unit restaurant platform. This role is responsible for leading all financial strategy, reporting, and execution while supporting value creation initiatives across operations, development, and M&A. The CFO will bring institutional rigor, strong business judgment, and the ability to operate in a high accountability, performance driven environment.
Key Responsibilities Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long range modeling for the platform Own unit level economics, margin improvement initiatives, and enterprise level profitability Partner closely with operations to drive labor optimization, food cost control, and overhead discipline Oversee accounting, controllership, tax, treasury, and internal controls to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to private equity sponsors and board members Lead cash flow management, liquidity planning, and lender relationships Support M&A activity including financial diligence, integration planning, and post acquisition performance tracking Build scalable financial infrastructure to support rapid growth, new unit development, and acquisitions Evaluate and implement technology systems to improve reporting, visibility, and decision making Lead and develop a high performing finance and accounting team
Qualifications Experience as a CFO or senior finance leader within a multi unit restaurant or consumer facing business Prior experience working in a private equity backed environment strongly preferred Deep understanding of restaurant unit economics, P&L management, and field operations Proven track record of partnering with operations to drive measurable financial improvements Experience supporting M&A, integrations, and growth initiatives Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with boards, investors, and lenders Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
What Success Looks Like Clear, consistent, and trusted financial reporting for ownership and leadership Improved visibility into unit level performance and margin drivers Scalable financial systems that support growth without sacrificing control Finance viewed as a strategic value creation partner, not just a reporting function
Key Responsibilities Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long range modeling for the platform Own unit level economics, margin improvement initiatives, and enterprise level profitability Partner closely with operations to drive labor optimization, food cost control, and overhead discipline Oversee accounting, controllership, tax, treasury, and internal controls to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to private equity sponsors and board members Lead cash flow management, liquidity planning, and lender relationships Support M&A activity including financial diligence, integration planning, and post acquisition performance tracking Build scalable financial infrastructure to support rapid growth, new unit development, and acquisitions Evaluate and implement technology systems to improve reporting, visibility, and decision making Lead and develop a high performing finance and accounting team
Qualifications Experience as a CFO or senior finance leader within a multi unit restaurant or consumer facing business Prior experience working in a private equity backed environment strongly preferred Deep understanding of restaurant unit economics, P&L management, and field operations Proven track record of partnering with operations to drive measurable financial improvements Experience supporting M&A, integrations, and growth initiatives Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with boards, investors, and lenders Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
What Success Looks Like Clear, consistent, and trusted financial reporting for ownership and leadership Improved visibility into unit level performance and margin drivers Scalable financial systems that support growth without sacrificing control Finance viewed as a strategic value creation partner, not just a reporting function