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| Job #: | 3644133 |
|---|---|
| Title: | CFO - Convenience Retailer |
| Region: | Confidential (NDA req'd), On-Site |
| Compensation: | $240,000 |
| Posted Date: | 07/30/2026 |
| Description: | Compensation: $220K-250K (DOE; base + bonus) Opportunity Overview A growth-focused, multi-division business is seeking a hands-on, operationally minded Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, improve reporting discipline, and serve as a key thought partner to ownership. This is an ideal opportunity for a CFO who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working close to the business, and is equally comfortable driving high-level strategy and stepping into day-to-day execution when needed. The successful candidate will bring strong financial leadership, a high sense of urgency, and the ability to translate data into practical insights that improve performance, support expansion, and strengthen decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & P&L Leadership The CFO will own and accelerate the monthly financial close process, with an emphasis on timely, accurate P&L reporting. This leader will be expected to improve internal processes, strengthen reporting systems, remove bottlenecks, and build a financial reporting environment that leadership can rely on with confidence. Responsibilities include:
Operational Reporting & Business Analytics This role requires a CFO who understands that strong financial leadership begins with operational visibility. The CFO will produce and analyze weekly reporting across key operating areas and convert financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights. Responsibilities include:
Forecasting, Capital Allocation & Growth Planning The CFO will play a central role in aligning financial strategy with a multi-year growth plan. This includes forecasting, capital planning, cash flow analysis, and support for current and future development projects. Responsibilities include:
Acquisitions, Expansion & ROI Analysis As growth opportunities arise, the CFO will be expected to quickly evaluate potential investments, support due diligence, and underwrite opportunities based on current financial position and strategic fit. Responsibilities include:
Benchmarking, Cost Optimization & Margin Expansion The CFO will proactively analyze business performance, industry benchmarks, and external data to identify opportunities to improve profitability and expand margins. Responsibilities include:
Insurance, Banking & Financial Partnerships The CFO will lead key financial partnership processes, including insurance renewal planning and banking relationship analysis. Responsibilities include:
External Reporting & Peer Group Support The CFO will prepare and present financial information for external peer or study group settings, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and professionalism. Responsibilities include:
Leadership Expectations The CFO will lead and develop a finance and accounting team of approximately 6–8 individuals. This leader should be a strong mentor who builds capability, encourages professional growth, and helps team members take on increasing responsibility over time. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, communicative, and highly engaged across the organization. This is not a siloed finance role. The CFO must work closely with ownership, operations, logistics, and cross-functional teams to solve problems, clarify priorities, and drive execution. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will bring:
Why This Role This is a highly visible CFO opportunity for a financial leader who wants to make a direct operational and strategic impact. The role offers the ability to shape financial systems, influence growth decisions, support expansion, and serve as a true thought partner to ownership. The right candidate will be energized by a role that requires both strategic perspective and hands-on execution, with the opportunity to help guide a growing organization through its next stage of development. |
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