Vice President of Finance

FISD

Salary: $220,000 - $250,000 / year

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Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus potential, company vehicle lease/allowance

Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades. Our passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time. Our meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit our communities. But we don't stop at just foodservice – we take it to the next level by offering cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily. By combining nutritious meals with comprehensive education, we equip students with the essential tools they need to lead a healthy and thriving life. We believe in nourishing the whole person , creating community through great food and programming, and doing what’s right , every time.

We are Nourishing a Brighter Future.

Job Summary:

As the Vice President of Finance for the FLIK Independent School Dining (FISD) you will be responsible for all financial aspects for a $400MM, and growing, Division with 3,600+ employees. In this multifaceted leadership role, we seek a results oriented, growth minded and highly collaborative professional, with a consistent record of strong performance. You will serve as a strategic business partner to the Division President in pursuit of profitable growth through new business, client retention and process innovation. This position reports to the FISD Division President with a dotted line to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the Sales Teams to drive growth, profitability, and cash-flow.

Considered applicants will ideally live in: Rye Brook, NYC, Boston, or Charlotte

Open due to a promotion, this is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing division and take part in shaping FISD’s trajectory and advancement of a best–in-class hospitality culture. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic leader who embraces our company culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as financial advisor and business partner to the Division President by contributing to FISD strategy and planning with emphasis on sustainable long term growth
• Lead a team of up to 5 finance professionals.
• Continually challenge the status quo and look for new ways to make valuable contributions.
• Drive process innovation and optimization for greater efficiency
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to build annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Sales and Division President to provide deal modeling and valuation, solutions and presentations to win new business and retain current clients.
• Evaluate new business, manage contracting and support and participate in client negotiations e.g., contractual discussions, AR disputes.
• Perform special projects as assigned such as industry benchmarking, ad hoc analysis, assist in prioritizing initiatives, generate economics for new products.
• Coaching and development of the Operational team to generate improvement in