Vice President of Finance

Are you a data driven, roll-up-your-sleeves and get-stuff-done Finance professional with experience in all functional areas of the business? Are you entrepreneurial but prefer to take the risk with other people’s money? Are you the go-to person your colleagues turn to when they need data to make decisions? Then the Vice President of Finance position at Cousins Subs could be for you!

Come see why we’ve been recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a Top Workplace for 3 consecutive years and by Milwaukee Business Journal as one of Milwaukee’s “Coolest Offices.”

Why Cousins?
We’re a true family here. We’re action-oriented people who keep politics low and understand our bread is buttered by our store level employees. We’re in the restaurant business, so there’s always a little chaos and while our schedule may say Monday through Friday, our stores are supported 7 days a week, open to close.

If work is where you spend a majority of your time, we believe that if you are doing work that you love, with people you like and respect, while being compensated appropriately with time in your life for other passions, you will have the balance you need to have success in your personal and professional lives.
The VP of Finance is based in the corporate office and reports to the President.

What will you be responsible for?

• Promoting and maintaining the Cousins culture through living and exemplifying our core values and Believing in Better through the continual improvement in everything you are responsible for
• Utilizing all aspects of Traction® to focus on the most important issues 1st and driving results
• Turning strategy into tangible steps
• Direct supervision of the Information Technology (IT), Purchasing and Accounting departments
• Financial controls and procedure management in accordance with current accounting standards
• Periodic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Accurate and timely financial reporting and daily cash management
• Tax and audit including annual Franchise Disclosure Documents
• Cost of goods (COGS) and labor reporting and review with Operations to achieve prime margin
• Corporate and system pricing management including competitive reviews and traffic impact
• Banking partnerships including debt structure, covenant achievement and cash management
• Food supplier partnerships including contract oversight, pricing review and cost management
• Business Insurance partnerships including annual renewals, claims reviews and management
• Captive health Insurance annual renewals support, claims reviews and cost management
• Other benefit renewals, reviews and external partners, agencies and institution management
• IT oversight, network security, contract and cost management for all functional areas
• Evaluate and advise on any potential merger, acquisition or sale opportunities
• Advise ownership on all business and personal tax matters and filing of all government tax forms
• Ad hoc projects as designated by ownership, CEO, President or Leadership Team
• Maintaining business relevance by attending conferences and maintaining continuing education
• Utilizing sources such as Black Box and ITR to provide market insights and industry trends
• Creating content and presenting on areas of subject matter expertise
• Commitment to our Core Values: Grounded, Passionate, Purposeful and Optimistic

Key roles include:

• Leading, Managing and Holding Others Accountable
• Finance, IT and Purchasing Leadership and Responsibilities
• Accurate, Timely and Data Driven Reporting and Decision Making
• Making Strategy Tangible
• Achieving 1, 3 and 10 Year Plans

What are we looking for?

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field or degree with industry experience
• Masters degree can’t hurt
• 10 years financial experience with 5 in restaurant, retail or franchise financial management
• Audit, tax, business and health insurance, cash management, and financial reporting experience
• 5 years of people management and talent development
• Developed knowledge of finance, accounting, IT, procurement disciplines including ERP or MRP
• Strong problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills
• Open and credible communication style with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills to be able to explain complex aspects in layperson’s terms
• Microsoft office suite mastery of Excel with mastery of Outlook and PowerPoint a plus
• Travel as needed for company and industry conferences, new store development etc.
• Traits that lead to success:
• Strong relationships built on open feedback, trust and continual improvement
• Effective communication with people of diverse backgrounds
• Inform, guide and advise leaders on a range of business topics, processes and initiatives
• Assess, measure and positively impact workplace culture and employee attitudes
• Drive alignment and buy-in for company initiatives and goals
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality

• Traction EOS, Restaurant 365, Data Central, Sysco, Brink, Punchh, Olo experience a plus
• Experience in the hospitality or service industry

What can we offer you?

• Market competitive salary plus annual bonus potential with a seat at the Leadership Table
• Best in class benefit package including:

• Equity potential
• Four weeks paid time off and one week volunteer time off
• Safe Harbor 401K Plan with 4% Company Match on 5% Contributions
• 7 paid holidays and paid parental leave
• Hybrid work environment with optional remote work options
• Health, vision, dental, life, AD&D, STD, LTD and Executive LTD insurance
• Opt Out (for those not electing our insurance) and Wellness credit
• Auto & communication allowances
• Free lunches Monday through Thursday, plus meal and merchandise discounts

• A great company culture (imagine holiday parties, Christmas bonuses, happy hours, Bucks, Brewers & Packers events, office potlucks, in-store experiences etc.)

Believe in Better with us. Come join a dynamic team and authentic brand with a bright future.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Location: Menomonee Falls,Wisconsin,53051,United States, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Location: Menomonee Falls,Wisconsin,53051,United States, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Menomonee Falls, WI 53051: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)