Director of Finance

RDG Overview:

Envisioned by Marine and Greg Galy through their travels, experiences, and thirst for discovery and adventures, the first MILA restaurant (part of RDG) opened in Miami Beach, FL, in January 2020. MILA is a restaurant, rooftop lounge, and mixology bar aiming to transport guests on a culinary journey of flavorful MediterrAsian cuisine. Balancing genuine hospitality, fine dining, and refined nightlife, MILA has quickly established itself as the go-to destination in the upscale Miami social scene.

We are first and foremost a group of individuals who strive for excellence and seek to illuminate the senses. We believe in the rhythms of life and we are driven by the experience of adventure. Our principles stand for giving our customers the most transporting experience, an organic design and a refined culinary journey.

D R E A M I T

MILA has grown above and beyond our expectations in its first two years despite facing significant pandemic-related restrictions, and ranked #5 of The Restaurant Business Top 100 ranking.
Following the success of the original restaurant, RDG plans to expand to new concepts and locations, focusing initially on the Florida market. It has shown the quickest development rates and is anticipating some of the best economic growth worldwide.

B U I L D I T

Through its elevated brand portfolio, and its exclusive membership, RDG aims to create a full network of venues and experiences offering a unique lifestyle to its guests and members in Florida and to become one of the leaders of the luxury restaurant industry in the United States.

G R O W I T

RDG is now actively exploring other national markets such as New York City, and Las Vegas, as well as further afield in London, Dubai and Mexico City for potential expansion opportunities.

Role Summary:

As the Director, Finance, this individual will be a key member of the leadership team. The Director will participate in operating meetings, partner with key stakeholders in analyzing and reviewing the financial impact of key business decisions for our diverse portfolio of restaurants. This is an exciting role that requires a strategic thinker and exceptional leader. Some areas of responsibility include overseeing all aspects of the division operating, capital, and workforce planning (headcount) planning process in collaboration with HR, coordinates the budget and financial results to ensure compliance with corporate financial guidelines, policies and procedures.

This position reports to the CFO and partners with senior leadership, including our most senior level executives, and will lead a finance team across all of RDG's practice areas. We are seeking a highly energetic, self-starter with a minimum of 8+ years of progressive Finance experience in a luxury restaurant, hotel or hospitality setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the CFO and senior management to build a financially conscious leadership team.
• Develop short- and long-term financial goals and objectives consistent with RDG's overall strategy.
• Lead the financial planning and budgeting process for food and beverage support functions while developing controls and reports that focus managers on key metrics and financial performance.
• Develop various financial forecasts, modeling and long-term strategies.
• Serves as a liaison to the Finance team while providing financial and strategic support to the Board.
• Maintains and oversees the day to day financial and accounting operations of the group, ensures appropriate finance and accounting systems are in place to maintain effective internal controls for the organization.
• Ensures payroll reports and tax filings are prepared and filed on a timely basis.
• Utilize forward looking models and activity-based analysis to provide financial insight into the groups plans and operating budgets.
• Oversight of RDG's payroll function and wage/hour compliance.
• Ensures meaningful financial reporting is presented to senior leadership.
• Authorizes expenditures and purchases within the groups budget and gains approval for any expenditures outside of the budget from the CEO or CFO.
• Manages bills, reconciliations, payroll, tax preparation support, general ledger and financial statement preparation.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.
• Create Quality earing reports (EBITDA), including direct analysis of working capital, quality of net assets, forecast analysis, debt and near debt items, sales margin, inventory and food cost control.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8+ years of senior level Finance, Accounting or related management experience within the luxury food & beverage, hotel, or hospitality industry preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience/training
• Advanced degree (MBA) or advanced certification (CPA) highly desirable.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of personal ethics and integrity.
• Highly experienced in budget management or financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience with payroll and financial reporting data and retrieval
• Ability to enhance, lead, and drive change within the Finance team.
• Knowledge of processing payroll and exposure to US payroll compliance (especially Florida)
• Strong experience creating and presenting strategic financial strategies.
• Previous experience in public accounting or professional services industries preferred

Other Skills and Knowledge:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills

• Must operate with a high degree of confidentiality and trust.
• Must have solid business acumen; problem solving skills, and exhibit high emotional intelligence, influence and strategic thinking skills.

• Strong leadership skills with ability to influence behavior and outcomes
• Proven organizational and follow-up skills, comfortable initiating and responding to high volume of emails
• Adept at working in demanding, deadline-driven environment with a task-driven focus
• Accustomed to serving as a Change Agent - highly adaptable, dependable with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Commitment to a heightened sense of urgency associated with the talent acquisition processes
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to successfully troubleshoot and resolve unexpected roadblocks, barriers and inquiries from internal and external clients
• Must have high energy and ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Physical Demands And Work Environment:

• General office assignments-(typing), which lends itself to repetitive motion.
• Sitting in a stationary position for several hours within the day.