Infuse Hospitality Hiring For Vice President of Finance at Greater Chicago Area Full Time

The Company: Infuse Hospitality is an innovative company that creates and manages best-in-class experiences in food and beverage, serving more than 25 million square feet throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Infuse brings its industry-leading expertise to expertly craft hospitality solutions to clients, including U of C, Willis Tower and Aon Center in Chicago, IDS Center in Minneapolis, Graduate Hotels in Providence, RI, and much more.

Infuse also runs its own Flagship brand, Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea, a first-of-its-kind destination that brings a variety of the nation’s finest craft roasters and specialty teas together under one roof, redefining the coffeehouse experience with more options than ever. Fairgrounds is 100% people-powered, and we celebrate diversity in our team members and guests, inviting all to experience the joy of discovery in our cafes.

The Vice President of Finance plays a pivotal role in overseeing the company’s financial health and strategic financial planning. This position requires a seasoned finance professional with a proven track record of driving financial excellence and supporting the organization’s growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s goals and objectives, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and profitability.
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Lead the FP&A team in preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support organizational decision-making. Monitor financial performance and provide regular reports to the executive team.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks while complying with relevant laws and regulations. Implement financial controls and procedures to safeguard the company’s assets.
• Capital Management: Manage capital allocation, investment strategies, and capital raising efforts, including debt and equity financing when necessary.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Tax Strategy: Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position while ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Treasury Management: Manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships. Monitor and optimize working capital to support operational needs.
• Financial Systems and Technology: Evaluate and enhance financial systems and technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing finance team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Assess potential mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships, conducting financial due diligence and integration planning as needed.

Qualifications:

• Food and Beverage experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role with at least ten years of progressive financial leadership.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and reporting.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing financial teams and driving results.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and make data-driven decisions.