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Salary: USD 270,000 - 320,000 / annual
ChowNow is a leading off-premise restaurant technology platform serving thousands of independent restaurants across North America. The company powers the entire digital dining experience—from branded websites and mobile apps to online ordering, menu management, delivery consolidation, and targeted marketing. ChowNow has processed $1B+ in gross food sales and saved restaurant partners over $700M in third-party commission fees through white-label solutions and demand network integrations (Google, Yelp, Apple, Snap).
The Vice President of Finance will drive high-quality financial decision-making across the organization, reporting directly to the CEO. This is a strategic leadership role with broad scope spanning accounting, financial planning & analysis, investor relations, and business partnership.
Key Responsibilities:
Team & Organizational Leadership: Manage and grow a high-performing finance team. Develop operating policies, procedures, and improvement programs. Enhance operating teams' understanding of financial levers, performance metrics, and budget adherence through transparent analysis and partnership.
Financial Planning & Modeling: Lead quarterly, annual, and long-term forecasting processes. Build and maintain the company's three-statement financial model and complex financial analyses. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business health. Conduct monthly/quarterly budget variance analyses at company-wide and department levels. Partner with the Accounting team on month-end close processes.
Executive & Board Partnership: Provide trusted financial counsel to the Executive team, senior leadership, and Board on company performance. Advise on financial implications of business activities and recommend strategies to enhance financial performance. Develop and communicate key financial metrics. Prepare management presentations, Board materials, QBRs, and Finance Reviews. Serve as a key business partner in growth strategy and long-range planning.
Strategic Initiatives: Provide strategic thought leadership to identify actionable business opportunities. Support the CEO in fundraising by developing financial models and diligence materials. Contribute to M&A opportunities and company initiatives. Develop and implement efficient financial processes and systems for a rapidly growing business.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Accounting, Investment Banking, or Management Consulting, including 5+ years directly managing a Finance team
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with deep experience in financial modeling and corporate planning tools (NetSuite, Adaptive Insights/Planful, or similar)
- SaaS marketplace industry experience
- Proven leadership in high-growth, fast-paced environments with ability to develop systems, tools, and processes that increase business clarity
- Deep financial modeling experience, ideally with investment banking foundation
- Strong proficiency in financial planning and budgeting tools
- Excellent judgment, prioritization skills, and ability to think creatively about solutions
- Demonstrated pattern of thinking holistically about business and using data to tell a story
- Highly analytical mind with ability to quantitatively frame strategic initiatives
- Clear communication, strong interpersonal skills, and strategic thinking
- Proven ability to identify opportunities and manage risks
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA and/or CPA preferred
- Entrepreneurial drive and mission motivation with high energy for fast-paced, dynamic culture
- Ability to ask tough questions and challenge assumptions productively
- Collaborative, low-ego approach focused on team and business success
