PLANTA Restaurants Looking for Financial Director at Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area Full Time

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US:

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance coverage for PLANTA employees.
• A generous paid parental leave package of up to 4 weeks.
• Work/life balance is a priority — annual PTO starts 90 days after the date of employment.
• No limit on referral bonuses for sending Leadership and Team Members our way, paid after 180 days of successful employment.
• Tuition and professional certification program assistance up to $2,500 — we want you to reach your goals.
• ClassPass Wellness & Fitness membership (because healthful hedonism is a lifestyle).
• 50% off delicious plant-powered food at all full-service PLANTA concepts: PLANTA, PLANTA Queen, and PLANTA Cocina.
• Exciting career growth & development opportunities as part of an ever-expanding company: new restaurants and new positions are always on the horizon.

ABOUT US:

PLANTA is building a team of inclusive, strategic and dynamic individuals that embody a leadership style that promotes equity, productivity and workplace satisfaction. Our mission is to MAKE AN IMPACT. We achieve this through our dynamic team composed of champions across all realms of the hospitality industry – from creative and marketing to culinary, beverage and beyond creating the ultimate guest experience.

Our love for hospitality extends further than our dedication to creating amazing guest experiences — it’s our duty to develop our team of professionals to become the next industry leaders. We’re continually raising the bar and adjusting

our goals to make our workplace, our communities, and the planet healthier and better for everyone.

What you will find at PLANTA is passion without pretense; a unique group that loves coming to work every day, shouts good morning, rolls up their sleeves and works together to create innovative techniques to redefine hospitality.

DIRECTOR, FINANCE

PLANTA Restaurants is looking for a motivated and experienced Director of Finance. Reporting into the Chief Finance Officer , the Director of Finance is a highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership and the Board and a key part of the day to-day-operations of PLANTA restaurants. Your duties include financial planning and analysis, business modeling, budgeting and forecasting, audit, tax and leading PLANTA Restaurants to financial success. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities. Your goal will be to guide the company towards profitability and success. The ideal candidate is able to prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation.

WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE:

• Champions the brand’s vision and values and contribute to a culture of positivity and high standards where all employees CHASE perfection in everything they do
• Create an environment that is warm, welcoming and filled with positivity for guests and employees
• Uphold our standards at all times and treat everyone with courtesy and respect
• Responsible for short and long-term financial planning and analysis
• Prepares budgets and forecasts with restaurant leadership and Controller/CFO
• Oversee the financial strategic planning of the company by evaluating its performance and potential risk and reporting such risks to senior management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual cash flow analysis
• Work directly with CFO on quarterly board of director presentations and strategic business modeling
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and US accounting standards, regulations, internal financial controls and tax reporting.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s overall goals and objectives.
• Direct the year-end audit and tax process. Review and approve all reconciliations and work papers. Coordinate external consultants, respond to auditor/tax requests.
• Coach and oversee Financial Controller to ensure all accounting practices are in compliance with local GAAP reporting requirements.
• Other finance and administrative duties as required.

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Between 5 – 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance in the hospitality industry
• Fully understand and embody PLANTA’s can-do attitude, demonstrating a level of passion and dedication where no task is beneath you.
• Post-secondary degree with an accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA)
• Good understanding of the tax compliance and regulatory reporting for Canadian and US entities
• Previous experience leading teams is an asset.
• Highly motivated with strong analytical, planning, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Fully understand and embody PLANTA’s can-do attitude, demonstrating a level of passion and dedication where no task is beneath you.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• A proactive team player that embodies our spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Results-oriented and impeccably organized

At PLANTA we do not tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace, including during the recruitment stages. As such, all applications are viewed by our diverse recruitment team that uses a holistic and equitable approach. PLANTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status, or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act during the application process are available upon request.