Chief Financial Officer

Punch Bowl Social; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Vacation

401K Plan

Voluntary benefits including LifeLock Protection and Pet Insurance

Job summary

A dynamic entertainment brand is seeking a CFO based in Denver, Colorado. This role demands strategic financial leadership and oversight of all financial aspects, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in multi-unit entertainment or hospitality, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and possess effective communication abilities. This hybrid position balances remote flexibility with in-office collaboration, catering to a fast-paced growth environment that prioritizes both financial discipline and brand innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CFO or senior finance executive.
• Proven success in driving growth in a multi-unit entertainment or hospitality business.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, FP&A, and treasury.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Board to shape the company's strategic plan.
• Oversee financial operations including accounting and compliance.
• Act as a trusted partner to various business leaders.

Skills

Financial performance

Multi-unit management

Communication

Commercial acumen

Data-driven decision making

Job description

The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the entire leadership team, and oversee all aspects of financial strategy, accounting, financial planning & analysis, reporting, and performance management. The CFO will report directly to the Chairman and CEO of the parent company.

This role requires a balance of disciplined financial leadership, operational insight, and an entrepreneurial mindset to support both growth and brand innovation in the entertainment space.

You’ll bring both analytical rigor and a "hands-on" approach to ensure financial clarity and control across the business, while enabling creativity and investment in our guest experiences.

You will be a part of our shared services team and will support all divisions of the PBS Brands to include Punch Bowl Social, Pinstripes, VoiceBox, Lyrical and Sweet Tooth Hotel.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Partner with the Chairman and CEO, and work with the Board of Directors to shape and execute the company’s strategic plan.
• Lead long-range financial planning, ensuring alignment with growth objectives, capital structure, and brand vision.
• Provide clear, data-driven insight into business performance, trends, and opportunities.
• Support M&A activity, strategic partnerships, and other initiatives in the entertainment and hospitality sectors.

Financial Operations & Control

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, audit, and compliance.
• Ensure robust internal controls, risk management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain banking, investor, and insurance relationships.
• Drive operational efficiency and margin improvement without compromising the guest entertainment experience.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted partner to Operations, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources and Technology leaders — providing financial insights that help balance creativity with commercial impact.
• Support real estate development and new unit growth with robust site selection, investment appraisal, and return analysis.
• Ensure discipline in capital allocation and ROI tracking for entertainment, digital, and technology-driven initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team to ensure high performance and career growth.
• Instill a culture of accountability, curiosity, and commercial partnership across the business.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration and transparency.

This is a Denver-based hybrid position requiring regular in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications:

Experience & Skills

• Proven CFO (or senior finance executive) with demonstrated success in driving financial performance and growth.
• Experience in multi-unit entertainment, hospitality, or consumer-focused businesses a plus
• Track record of balancing financial discipline with enabling brand growth and guest experience.
• Strong technical foundation in accounting, FP&A, and treasury, coupled with commercial acumen.
• Experience in private equity-backed or fast-growing businesses a plus
• Skilled communicator able to distill complex financials into clear, actionable insights for operators, board members, and investors alike.
• Comfort operating in both detail and strategy — able to zoom in and out seamlessly.

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial and resilient; thrives in a dynamic, high-energy, hands-on environment.
• Comfortable with the ambiguity and changing demands necessitated by a growth mindset / approach.
• Collaborative and approachable; builds trust across all levels of the organization.
• Naturally curious, data-driven, and commercially minded.
• High integrity and strong sense of accountability.

Why Join Us

Punch Bowl Social is more than a hospitality company — it’s a family of entertainment experience brands, anchored by an award-winning "eatertainment" concept. As CFO, you will have the opportunity to influence some of the most innovative concepts in the industry and help steer the business as it navigates its next phase of growth. This is a role for someone who wants to make a lasting impact while working alongside a passionate leadership team.

Bonus and Equity Potential

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account option – including company HSA contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company provided Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company provided Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Vacation
• 401K Plan
• Voluntary benefits – LifeLock Protection, Pet Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness offerings

Salary Range $225,000 - $275,000 per year

Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. as needed

Follow us @punchbowlsocial or check us out at punchbowlsocial.com

This posting is expected to close by 4/4/26.

We focus on an inclusive culture and celebrate everyone for who they are. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.