Interim CFO

Vaco has partnered with a private equity-backed restaurant group in search of an experienced Interim CFO to support a critical leadership transition. The ideal candidate is a seasoned restaurant finance executive with the presence and credibility to operate at the board level.

Job Title: Interim CFO

Location: Phoenix, AZ (remote - onsite during initial onboarding)

Pay Rate: $100 - $125 per hour DOE

Project Duration: 4-6 months

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Interim CEO to provide financial leadership and strategic support during a transitional period
• Serve as the senior financial voice for the organization, including direct engagement with the PE firm's Managing Director and board
• Oversee and mentor an existing finance team
• Manage financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CFO-level experience in the restaurant industry required, full-service restaurant background preferred
• Strong combination of strategic thinking and operational execution
• Ability to commit to duration and needs of the project

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.