<p><strong>Director of Finance </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Step into a pivotal finance leadership role with a well-established, family-owned restaurant and real estate investment group in Connecticut. This is a <strong>high-impact position reporting directly to ownership</strong>, ideal for a hands-on finance leader who wants visibility, influence, and the ability to make decisions that matter every day.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role Matters</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Direct Influence:</strong> Partner with ownership to guide financial strategy, strengthen profitability, and drive operational excellence.</li><li><strong>Multi-Entity Exposure:</strong> Oversee finance across both restaurant and real estate operations.</li><li><strong>High-Impact Work:</strong> Provide actionable insights for pricing, cost control, and investment decisions.</li><li><strong>Leadership Opportunity:</strong> Lead a small team and shape the structure, discipline, and accountability of the finance function.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounting and finance operations, including reporting, payroll, AP/AR, and reconciliations.</li><li>Develop budgets, forecasts, and multi-entity financial plans.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and optimize liquidity across the business.</li><li>Translate restaurant metrics—labor, food cost, margins—into actionable insights.</li><li>Build financial models for acquisitions, capital projects, and operational initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Base salary: $130,000-150,000+ (commensurate with experience)</li><li>Performance-based bonus potential</li><li>Benefits package included</li></ul><p>This role is for a <strong>finance leader who wants to be seen, heard, and have real impact</strong>.</p>

<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA a plus.</li><li>8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably in restaurants, hospitality, or multi-unit operations.</li><li>Strong understanding of restaurant economics and multi-entity finance.</li><li>Proficient with QuickBooks Online or similar financial systems.</li><li>Analytical, practical, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>

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