COL-2026-076 | Chief Financial Officer

Dallas, United States

Colwyn Group is a staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, working across healthcare, technology, and executive search. We place candidates with employers across the US.An American Staffing Association member firm.

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Multi-Unit Retail & Consumer ServicesOrganization Type: Rapidly Growing Multi-Unit Retail & Commercial Portfolio GroupLocation: Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex (Plano, TX Area – 100% On-Site)Position Type: Full-Time, Executive LeadershipTarget Compensation: $175,000 – $225,000 Base Salary (Commensurate with experience) + Performance BonusExecutive OverviewAn established and expanding multi-brand retail and commercial portfolio group in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is seeking an agile, commercially focused, and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Reporting directly to Executive Leadership and Company Ownership, the CFO will serve as the principal financial strategist and operational co-pilot for the enterprise. The organization encompasses multi-unit retail storefronts, supply chain distribution, food service, and associated commercial operations.This role requires a leader who excels at bridging high-level strategic planning with direct, hands-on operational finance—dissecting unit-level P&Ls, optimizing working capital and inventory cycles, spearheading multi-entity consolidations, and establishing institutional-grade internal controls to power continued expansion.Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership & Ownership PartnershipServe as the senior financial advisor to ownership and executive management, translating complex financial and operational data into clear, strategic growth initiatives.Direct multi-year financial modeling, long-range planning, capital structure optimization, and ROI analyses for new store launches, facility investments, and commercial ventures.Advise on entity structuring, debt financing, commercial contracts, and banking relations.
2. Working Capital, Cash Flow & Multi-Entity ConsolidationDirect treasury management and rolling cash flow forecasting across multiple operating legal entities, retail locations, and logistics centers.Actively manage working capital requirements, vendor credit terms, payment cycles, and retail inventory carrying costs.Oversee comprehensive multi-entity accounting and monthly consolidation, ensuring rigorous intercompany reconciliation and audit-ready financial statements.
3. Operational Finance, Unit Economics & Cost ContainmentPartner closely with store operations and procurement to analyze store-level unit economics, margin contributions, shrinkage, labor efficiency, and cost of goods sold (COGS).Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly variance reporting, holding department and operations leaders accountable to performance targets.Design, implement, and maintain scalable internal financial controls, approval matrices, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all business units.
4. Compliance, Governance & Financial ReportingSupervise the accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end GAAP-compliant consolidated financial packages.Manage commercial banking facilities, credit lines, covenants, and merchant payment systems.Ensure strict corporate adherence to multi-jurisdiction sales tax, franchise tax, corporate filings, and regulatory compliance.
5. Team Leadership & Infrastructure ModernizationLead, mentor, and elevate the in-house corporate accounting and finance team (controllership, FP&A, AP/AR, and payroll).Evaluate and optimize financial systems, ERP integrations, POS financial feeds, and automated reporting dashboards to eliminate manual processing.

Candidate Profile & QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Executive Experience: 10+ years of progressive financial management experience, including 3+ years as a CFO, Vice President of Finance, or Head of Finance.
• Industry Background: Proven financial leadership within multi-unit retail, supermarket/grocery chains, food service, multi-site hospitality, wholesale distribution, or consumer goods (CPG). Experience managing finances across decentralized, multi-location operations is essential.
• Leadership Style: Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style suited for a dynamic, entrepreneurial, ownership-led business environment. Must thrive on engaging directly with operational metrics, inventory turns, and unit-level performance.
• Core Skills: Demonstrated mastery in cash flow management, working capital optimization, multi-entity consolidation, budgeting/forecasting, cost reduction, and internal controls.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Location: Must currently reside in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area (or be prepared to relocate immediately) for full-time, 100% on-site presence at the corporate headquarters.
• Preferred Credentials: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Proven track record partnering directly with company founders or family-office ownership.
• Experience implementing or modernizing enterprise ERP and multi-channel inventory/POS accounting systems.

Compensation & Executive Benefits

• Base Salary: $175,000 – $225,000 annual base salary (based on background, leadership scope, and track record).
• Incentive Compensation: Performance-based executive bonus tied to profitability, operational milestones, and company growth.
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, personal days, and corporate paid holidays.