Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Pay Range: 180,000 – 200,000/annually (depending on experience)

Location: Redmond, WA

About Us:

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is a locally owned Japanese-style ramen restaurant committed to authenticity and excellence. With over 15+ locations across four states, we are passionate about fostering growth for both our team and our business.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial, accounting, and business planning functions for our multi-unit restaurant organization. The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive team, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. The ideal candidate has deep experience in restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit consumer businesses and a proven track record building scalable financial infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop long-term financial strategies and growth plans.
• Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic decisions, including expansion, new concept development, and capital investments.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs across all restaurant units and corporate departments.

Financial Operations & Controls

• Oversee all accounting, finance, payroll, treasury, and tax functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and liquidity planning.

Restaurant-Specific Financial Management

• Ensure accuracy of daily sales reporting, inventory management, and cost of goods and labor tracking.
• Analyze store-level P&Ls, identify trends, and partner with operations to improve profitability.
• Standardize financial procedures across all locations, including cash handling, vendor management, and POS reconciliation.
• Support menu pricing strategies, prime cost control, and operational efficiencies.

Systems, Technology & Process Improvement

• Lead the selection, integration, and optimization of systems such as accounting platforms, POS systems, forecasting tools, and inventory solutions.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to support rapid growth and multi-unit scalability.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including sales tax, payroll tax, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead financial audits, tax planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, insurance programs, and capital structure.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Growth Initiatives

• Evaluate investment opportunities, new unit development, and potential acquisitions.
• Conduct financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Advise the CEO and Board on valuation, deal structures, and capital deployment.

Executive Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, building high-performing capabilities across the department.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, marketing, supply chain, and technology.
• Communicate financial performance and strategic insights to the CEO, Board, and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 10-15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Experience as CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent in restaurants, hospitality, retail, or multi-unit operations.
• Deep understanding of restaurant financial drivers: sales mix, prime costs, unit-level economics, and labor models.
• Experience raising capital, managing banking relationships, and supporting growth initiatives.
• Proven track record of developing teams, systems, and financial infrastructure in a scaling organization.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive-level presentation skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Employee discounts and benefits.