New

CFO

Vaco
$240,000.00 - $275,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Feb 21, 2026
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Atlanta, GA Organization Overview Now recruiting on behalf of a nationally established, consumer-facing franchise organization which is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. The company operates a multi-state, franchise-driven business model within the retail/restaurant sector and is entering a new phase of disciplined growth, operational refinement, and data modernization. The organization is led by an experienced executive team and supported by an engaged ownership group. With a strong brand foundation and a committed franchise network, the company is focused on enhancing system-wide profitability, strengthening financial infrastructure, and positioning the platform for long-term value creation. Position Summary The Chief Financial Officer will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, leading all financial functions while helping shape the company's next stage of expansion. This executive will oversee financial planning, reporting, treasury, compliance, analytics, and governance across the franchise system. Beyond financial stewardship, the CFO will play a visible and active role in supporting franchise operators, optimizing unit-level economics, enhancing reporting capabilities, and evaluating growth initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role within a lean organization. The successful candidate must be equally comfortable engaging in high-level strategy and rolling up their sleeves to drive execution. Responsibility Overview Strategic & Financial Leadership Guide enterprise-wide financial strategy and long-range planning. Develop scenario models to support expansion, reinvestment, and capital allocation decisions. Provide forward-looking insights to executive leadership and the Board. Support evaluation of strategic growth opportunities, including potential acquisitions or new development initiatives. Franchise System Partnership Act as a financial advisor to franchise operators to improve performance and profitability. Enhance reporting transparency and benchmarking across the system. Provide education, tools, and financial guidance to strengthen operator outcomes. Maintain fluency in franchise agreement structures and royalty frameworks. Financial Operations & Governance Lead accounting, reporting, treasury, and compliance functions. Oversee audit processes and ensure regulatory adherence. Manage liquidity, banking relationships, and financial controls. Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and Board finance leadership. Planning & Analytics Direct budgeting and forecasting processes. Strengthen KPI reporting and performance dashboards. Advance business intelligence capabilities and data infrastructure. Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making. Team Leadership Build and mentor a high-performing finance and analytics team. Foster transparency, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration. Operate effectively within a streamlined corporate structure. Required Background Direct experience in senior Financial Executive roles within a franchisee/franchisor business model. Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-unit consumer environment (restaurant, retail, hospitality, or similar). MBA / CPA strongly preferred Demonstrated success improving unit-level economics across distributed operations. Experience presenting to Boards and executive stakeholders. Strong understanding of royalty structures and franchise financial dynamics. Background with a recognized consumer brand. Exposure to acquisition evaluation or structured growth initiatives. Experience modernizing analytics platforms and business intelligence tools. Note - Requires onsite presence in Atlanta, GA Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.