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CFO Consultant

Salt Lake City, UT

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West Jordan, UT

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Salt Lake City, UT

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North Salt Lake, UT

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Ascent CFO Solutions, LLC

Interim CFO

$120 - $140/hr

Interim Chief Financial Officer (1099 Contractor) Ascent CFO Solutions At Ascent CFO Solutions, we are a leading Fractional CFO services firm dedicated to providing strategic financial leadership and ...

W S DARLEY & CO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Itasca, IL · On-site

$300K - $500K/yr

The CFO will partner closely with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to ensure Darley consistently makes sound, well-timed decisions around capital deployment, liquidity, and enterprise risk.

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Milwaukee, WI · On-site

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Due to an upcoming retirement, a well-established Milwaukee-area contractor is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its leadership team. The CFO ...

W S Darley & Co

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Itasca, IL · On-site

$300K - $500K/yr

The CFO will partner closely with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to ensure Darley consistently makes sound, well-timed decisions around capital deployment, liquidity, and enterprise risk.

W S DARLEY & CO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Itasca, IL · On-site

$300K - $500K/yr

The CFO will partner closely with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to ensure Darley consistently makes sound, well-timed decisions around capital deployment, liquidity, and enterprise risk.

Ascent CFO Solutions, LLC

Fractional CFO

Denver, CO · On-site

$115 - $130/hr

At Ascent CFO Solution s, we are a leading Fractional CFO services firm dedicated to providing strategic financial leadership and insights to startups and SMEs. Our mission is to empower businesses ...

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How much do restaurant cfo jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for restaurant cfo in the United States is $60,903.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the biggest challenges a Restaurant CFO typically faces in this role?

One of the primary challenges for a Restaurant CFO is managing tight profit margins in a highly competitive and fluctuating market, requiring constant monitoring of costs and revenues. CFOs must navigate unpredictable variables like food prices, labor costs, and regulatory changes while maintaining financial stability. They also frequently collaborate with operations, HR, and marketing teams to support strategic initiatives and ensure that all departments are financially aligned. Strong analytical skills and business acumen are essential for adapting to these challenges and driving long-term profitability.

What is a Restaurant CFO job?

A Restaurant CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is responsible for overseeing the financial health of a restaurant or restaurant group. They manage budgeting, financial planning, cost control, and profitability analysis. Their role includes monitoring cash flow, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and making strategic decisions to maximize revenue and efficiency. A Restaurant CFO works closely with owners, managers, and investors to align financial goals with business growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Restaurant Cfo position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Restaurant CFO, you need expertise in financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning, usually backed by a degree in finance, accounting, or business and significant industry experience. Proficiency with accounting software (such as QuickBooks or Sage), financial modeling tools, and, often, CPA or similar certifications are highly valued. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities help drive collaboration across departments and align financial goals with operational realities. These skills are crucial for guiding the restaurant's financial health, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainable business growth.

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Chief Financial Officer (Outsourced Services)

Chief Financial Officer (Outsourced Services)

Preferred CFO

UT • Remote

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 17 hours ago

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

(Outsourced Services)


JOB TYPE: Full-Time/Part-Time

JOB LOCATION: Utah (virtual work from home office and visit client locations)

CATEGORY: Finance and Accounting


JOB SUMMARY:

Preferred CFO is an outsourced/fractional CFO firm providing premium finance and accounting assistance to growing and emerging companies. We are seeking an experienced individual to assume the outsourced CFO position for a select group of our existing clients. This position delivers part-time/fractional CFO services to a variety of companies simultaneously. Being a key team member for several different clients provides the CFO with the opportunity to deliver immediate results and influence meaningful impact within the assigned client companies. As a trusted advisor to the executive management teams within these companies, the CFO oversees the tactical finance and accounting function within the company from a high-level, while providing practical, strategic, CFO-level guidance and oversight focused on maximizing and uncovering value and mitigating potential risk.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Oversee the work of the controller and senior accountant assigned to the client
  • Assist with month-end reconciliation workbook, as required
  • Provide monthly financial reporting package to client each month (no later than 10th day following month end)
  • Create and maintain a robust financial forecast and budget (expected to master the PCFO forecasting tools and methodology)
  • Create and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast
  • Meet with the client regularly to review in detail the monthly reporting package and the forecast
  • Provide clients with strategic insight into the financial performance of the company
  • Analyze financial statement trends and KPIs and make recommendations for client actions to address insights from such
  • Develop strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders
  • Suggest and implement operational best practices within the finance and accounting department
  • Employ good, sound judgment and become a trusted advisor within the company
  • Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company's procedures
  • Generate qualified leads for future engagements by networking with other professional trusted advisors

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required (CPA, MBA or MAcc a plus)
  • 2+ years of CFO experience (will coach the right candidate with controller only experience)
  • Advanced working knowledge of GAAP accounting
  • Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies
  • QuickBooks knowledge
  • Strong financial analysis abilities
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
  • Ability to plan, direct, and control the strategic accounting function for multiple client companies at any given time
  • A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in implementing and maintaining effective accounting controls and systems
  • Ability to analyze existing operations and recommend and implement both revised and new policies, procedures, and systems
  • Willing to travel to local and regional client locations (out-of-state travel is very limited)
  • Exceptional ability to motivate, coach, and develop junior accounting professionals
  • Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to present reports accurately and concisely to the assigned CFO and/or executive management team
  • Unquestionable business ethics and personal integrity

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