Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience in multi-unit entertainment, hospitality, or consumer-focused businesses a plus
- Experience in private equity-backed or fast-growing businesses a plus.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
- Bonus and Equity Potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
