Lead financial strategy for a growing Midwest powerhouse in hospitality and real estate.
Are you a strategic financial executive ready to elevate your career? Roaring Fork Restaurant Group, a premier franchisee of QDOBA Mexican Eats and Dave’s Hot Chicken, is looking for an innovative Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead strategic growth, optimize performance, and unlock new value across our dynamic operations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa.
With an impressive portfolio of 72+ successful restaurants, robust off-premises catering operations, high-value real estate holdings, and ambitious multi-state expansion plans, we are seeking an experienced leader to spearhead our financial strategy, shape organizational success, and nurture the growth of our company and our people.
Why become our CFO?
Leadership Opportunity
Be an influential member of an executive team driving innovation and excellence in the dynamic hospitality and real estate industries at a multi-brand organization that employs over 1,500 people.
Growth Potential
Play a pivotal role in an organization preparing to open 10+ new franchises of 2 booming brands in the next 5 years. (After opening 5 locations in 2025 alone!)
Competitive Compensation
Earn a competitive executive salary package ranging from $220,000–$285,000/year, with opportunities for performance-based growth.
Exceptional Benefits
Enjoy an attractive package including 401(k) matching, health insurance, PTO, flexible spending accounts, and more.
Work-Life Balance
Benefit from a hybrid work model based in our new corporate office near Milwaukee in West Allis, WI.
What does our CFO do?
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Design and execute fiscal strategies that maximize revenue, increase profitability, and drive long-term growth.
- Oversee enterprise budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and financial reporting to guide data-driven decisions.
- Serve as a strategic advisor, delivering high-level analysis and actionable insights to ownership and executive leadership.
Strategic & Sustainable Growth
- Identify and act on opportunities for growth through market analysis, systems implementation, and financial planning.
- Guide cash-flow management and capital planning to fund expansion while mitigating financial risk.
- Work closely with the company owner and senior leaders who value strategic input and meaningful innovation.
Real Estate & Expansion
- Oversee capital investment, financing, development, operations, and asset management for our multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio.
- Lead negotiations for acquisitions, leases, property management contracts, and capital improvement projects.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Oversee legal compliance, insurance coverage, liability risk management, and regulatory strategy to ensure fiscal integrity and operational resilience in dynamic economic conditions.
- Advise on franchise agreements with QDOBA Restaurant Corporation and Dave’s Hot Chicken to ensure financial terms, operational obligations, and brand compliance align with company resources and bsiness objectives.
Team Building & Collaboration
- Manage and motivate accounting and property management teams to elicit excellent performance and engagement.
- Build and maintain relationships with lenders, regulators, municipalities, vendors, and other key internal and external stakeholders.
- Consult across departments to efficiently achieve ambitious business goals.
What are we looking for in a CFO?
Need:
- 10+ years of experience in senior leadership of corporate finance or accounting.
- Expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, real estate operations, and risk management.
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of supervising teams effectively.
Want:
- CPA certification is strongly preferred, but not required.
- Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions processes is highly desirable.
- A results-driven mindset grounded in people-first values.
Why join Roaring Fork Restaurant Group?
Award-Winning Success
- Recognized as QDOBA Franchisee of the Year (2023) and partnered with industry-leading brands.
- Learn more about our many Awards & Honors.
A Growing Legacy
- With 27+ years in business, Roaring Fork continues to expand its footprint across the Midwest.
- Read more about our upcoming expansion to a new market in Rockford, IL.
Strong Values
- We prioritize service, integrity, teamwork, and excellence in ourselves and in every community we serve.
- Learn more about our core values and mission.
Ready to shape the future of one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing hospitality and real estate companies? Apply today to lead financial strategy at the highest level and fuel the next stage of our growth.