Vice President Finance

VP of Finance Our client, a leading accountancy and consultancy firm serving the hospitality/restaurant industry, is seeking a Vice President of Finance to join their team! This is a high impact, high visibility leadership role that will oversee a growing FP&A and CFO Services division, manage senior-level client relationships, lead a team of analysts and associates, and drive new client acquisition.Location: Midtown NYCHybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remoteCompensation: $225-250k base salary + bonus & competitive benefits** Candidates must have experience working with the restaurant industry to be considered for this positionGreat opportunity to travel internationally!Responsibilities:Serve as the senior FP&A and CFO Services lead on a portfolio of restaurant and hospitality clients, overseeing financial models, forecasts, budgets, and board/investor reporting.Manage and develop a team of 7–10 analysts and associates, including staffing, workload allocation, quality review, and career development.Lead business development efforts, including identifying prospects, running introductory and pitch meetings, and converting leads into new client engagements.Build and maintain senior relationships with client CFOs, founders, operators, and investors, acting as their primary point of contact for strategic financial matters.Partner with firm leadership to scale the division, with a goal of doubling headcount and client volume over the next 12 months.Review and standardize financial models, dashboards, and reporting templates to ensure consistency and quality across the team’s deliverables.Lead monthly and periodic (weekly/bi-weekly) capex and performance review calls with clients, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.Oversee variance analysis, unit-level performance reviews, and margin improvement initiatives across the client portfolio.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and firm leadership to ensure high-quality deliverables, strong client retention, and a scalable operating model.Qualifications:10–12+ years of experience in finance, with a focus on FP&A, corporate finance, or CFO advisory roles within the restaurant or broader hospitality industry.A background in investment banking, consulting, or a senior FP&A role at a top-tier restaurant company, or a comparable combination of these experiences.Direct experience managing a team, including hiring, development, and performance management.Demonstrated business development experience, including sourcing, pitching, and closing new client relationships or engagements.Strong Excel-based financial modeling skills and comfort reviewing and standardizing models built by others.A track record of managing senior client relationships, including boards, investors, and C-suite executives.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating in a fast-growing, evolving environment.Experience working directly with restaurant operators, multi-unit hospitality groups, or private equity-backed portfolio companies is strongly preferred.