Finance Manager - Upscale Restaurant Group (San Francisco)
Willow Tree Recruiting
Job Description
Finance Manager – Upscale Restaurant Group $100,000 - $120,000 + Bonus This respected, multi-location hospitality group is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial operations across its portfolio, with competitive compensation, strong support, and excellent growth potential. About the Company: Award-winning San Francisco restaurant group known for its refined approach to modern Italian cuisine and exceptional hospitality Multi-location group offering event spaces from private dining rooms to full venue buyouts What We Offer You: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance PTO and vacation 401k with company match Bonus potential Your Role with the Company: The Finance Manager leads financial planning, reporting, and performance management across a multi-location hospitality group. Your responsibilities will include: Oversee the day-to-day relationship with the company’s accounting and finance platform, reviewing outputs, ensuring accuracy, and resolving issues as needed Serve as the internal financial point of contact, identifying discrepancies, troubleshooting reporting concerns, and escalating issues when necessary Ensure weekly P&Ls, monthly financial statements, and cash flow forecasts are completed accurately and delivered on time Build and maintain financial models for revenue, labor, and cost of goods across multiple concepts, while supporting forecasting for future growth opportunities Develop rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and cash flow projections that provide leadership with clear, actionable insights for decision-making Lead the annual budgeting process across all departments and concepts, while tracking performance against targets and timelines Facilitate regular P&L and financial performance reviews with leadership, helping department heads understand, manage, and take ownership of their numbers Partner cross-functionally with operations, culinary, beverage, events, HR, legal, and ownership to support cost control, compensation planning, compliance, contracts, and capital decisions Your Qualifications: 4+ years of relevant finance experience required; MBA not required but highly desired Multi-unit hospitality or food and beverage experience highly desired Advanced spreadsheet and financial modeling skills, with the ability to build, maintain, and interpret models that support clear business decisions Agile, strategic thinker who can connect financial details to broader operational and business goals Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems, platforms, and tools in a fast-moving environment Strong communicator with sharp analytical skills, follow-through, and the ability to present financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders Genuine interest in hospitality and curiosity around how the business operates, including the drivers of revenue, labor, cost of goods, and profitability EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER