Director of Finance | Fast-Growth, Innovative Restaurant Group | Remote

About the Client: Harmonic is thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic hospitality group that's redefining modern dining. With vibrant locations and serving 5,000+ guests daily, this company combines culinary creativity with a mission-driven approach to sustainability and guest experience. Backed by ambitious expansion, they are rapidly growing into a market leader-setting new standards for excellence in hospitality while fostering an environment where teams can thrive and grow.

This is an exciting time to join an organization that blends bold innovation with a commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences, all while building a healthier, more sustainable future for the industry.

About the Role: Working closely with the CEO, the Director of Finance will play a key leadership role in overseeing financial strategy, budgeting, and performance management across the organization. This individual will drive financial planning, reporting, and operational insights to support the company's continued growth and success.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives, ensuring strong financial health and scalability.

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes, partnering closely with leadership to drive data-informed decision-making.

• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Canadian and US accounting standards, internal controls, and tax regulations.

• Analyze financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for optimization.

• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on financial insights and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Work with Operations and business partners to present diligent and accurate knowledge of financial management matters.

• Work closely with restaurant leadership to enhance profitability, improve cost efficiencies, and support expansion strategies.

• Support real-time financial analytics and reporting to guide operational decision-making.

• Lead the optimization of financial processes, driving automation and efficiency improvements across finance and accounting functions.

• Oversee financial controls, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Support special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned

• Lead financial modeling and scenario planning for new business opportunities.

What We Need to See (Essential)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience in restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit retail finance.
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, and reporting expertise.
• Proven ability to partner with operations and non-finance teams to drive business performance.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Experience with financial systems, automation, and process improvements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Canadian and US tax compliance and reporting requirements.

Salary: $160,000-$200,000

Location: Remote (Hybrid Flexibility)

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