Kizuki Ramen

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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.