Job Description

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 multiunit restaurant organization. The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive team, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and longterm growth. The ideal candidate has deep experience in restaurant, hospitality, or multiunit 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 longterm financial strategies and growth plans.
• Lead companywide 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.

RestaurantSpecific Financial Management

• Ensure accuracy of daily sales reporting, inventory management, and cost of goods and labor tracking.
• Analyze storelevel 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 multiunit 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 highperforming capabilities across the department.
• Partner crossfunctionally with operations, HR, marketing, supply chain, and technology.
• Communicate financial performance and strategic insights to the CEO, Board, and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 1015+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Experience as CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent in restaurants, hospitality, retail, or multiunit operations.
• Deep understanding of restaurant financial drivers: sales mix, prime costs, unitlevel 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 executivelevel presentation skills.

Benefits

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

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