Senior Director of Finance

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Finance to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role will focus on driving efficiencies and developing financial strategies to support the company's ambitious growth. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in KPI reporting, data analytics, and business intelligence tools, ideally within the restaurant or hospitality sector. With a commitment to data-driven decision-making, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and oversee a talented finance team. Enjoy a competitive salary package and a range of incredible perks while making a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Monthly Dining Allowance

50% Dining and Carryout

40% Retail Wine

20% Retail and Private Events

Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Gym Membership

Hybrid Work Week

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in finance or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies to achieve company goals.
• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting.
• Oversee a team of six direct reports.

Skills

KPI Reporting

Data Analytics

Business Intelligence Tools

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Master's Degree in Finance

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is evolving its business model to sustain industry-leading growth, and we are expanding our Finance team to support strategic, data-driven decision-making. In this critical role, the Senior Director, Finance will be instrumental in driving efficiencies both within the finance function and across the organization, develop new financial reports, and deliver on actionable insights to drive performance. This role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, and evaluation of business performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in KPI reporting, data analytics, and business intelligence tools, with experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry being a plus. This position is based at our Restaurant Support Center in Downers Grove, IL, as a key member of the Finance team.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to achieve company goals
• Advise senior management on financial matters and investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to assess risks and opportunities.
• Create and manage department and consolidated budgets and forecasts.
• Identify reporting needs and translate business requirements into data-driven solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive business decisions and improve financial performance.
• Oversee and develop a team of six direct reports.
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• Must represent Cooper’s Hawk values
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in finance or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
• Experience working with data lakes is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into data-driven insights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry is preferred but not required.
  
  

Competencies:

• Familiarity with financial forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis.
• Understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing best practices.
  
  

Compensation Range: Compensation range is $170,000 - $220,000 plus bonus. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.

What You’ll Get:

• Incredible Discounts:
• Monthly Dining Allowance
• 50% Dining and Carryout
• 40% Retail Wine
• 20% Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
• Paid Time Off
• Milestones Recognition Program
• Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
• Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)
  
  

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was created with the inspiration of bringing the Napa Valley experience to all of America, by combining an elegant tasting room with a polished casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Cooper's Hawk wines have won hundreds of awards and are the Official Wines of the Screen Actors Guild Awards. We are built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge a COMMUNITY, and with the world's largest wine club membership, we are paving the way to democratizing the good life!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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