Chief Financial Officer
Job Description
Location: New York, NY
We’re seeking a forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer - Retail Operations to lead the financial strategy and operations of a dynamic retail organization. The ideal candidate is both a strategic visionary and a hands-on financial expert—capable of seeing the big picture while optimizing daily financial performance. This leader will play a key role in driving innovation, maximizing capital efficiency, and guiding the company through sustainable growth.
Chief Financial Officer – Retail Operations Role:
Lead all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for multi-location retail operations.
Develop and execute financial strategies that align with company goals, operational performance, and growth initiatives.
Oversee capital structure, ensuring optimal use of resources to support expansion, profitability, and long-term success.
Provide executive leadership with financial insights and data-driven recommendations to guide strategic decision-making.
Foster innovation in financial processes, leveraging technology and analytics to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and other financial partners.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements.
Partner closely with operations, merchandising, and supply chain teams to drive margin improvement and cost control.
Mentor and develop the finance team, cultivating a high-performance and accountability-driven culture.
Chief Financial Officer – Retail Operations Background Profile:
MBA required; CPA preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years as a CFO in a retail organization.
Proven ability to lead strategic planning, financial forecasting, and business modeling at scale.
Strong understanding of retail accounting, inventory management, and capital optimization.
Demonstrated success in supporting growth through innovation and data-driven strategies.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Features and Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous PTO
Supportive, collaborative team culture.
401(k) with company match
Bonus incentive plan
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Job Requirements
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Cook
Mike Cook or as he is known in the industry "Grocery Store Mike", is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. His expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders for small supermarkets to large grocery store operations with hundreds of locations. This experience is what differentiates his ability to recruit top Grocery talent from other recruiters in the market place.
Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership.
Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently serves as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017.