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Ready to make a big impact? Wow Bao is on the hunt for a passionate and strategic Vice President of Finance
. The VP of Finance will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO/President and executive team, overseeing all financial operations and driving the company’s growth objectives. This role requires deep expertise in CPG and food manufacturing, with a proven ability to scale operations, optimize profitability, and ensure financial integrity across multiple business channels.

This role will be highly visible in the organization and will be a key influencer in helping the company achieve its long‑term goals. It is achieved through thorough analysis of financial and operational data to support forecasting, budget planning, and adherence, building strong connections with internal and external stakeholders, and developing a forward‑looking, strategic vision.

The position reports directly to the CEO/President and requires 5 days a week on‑site in Chicago, Illinois.

• Be part of a fast‑growing, innovative brand that’s shaping the future of food.
• Make an impact by shaping financial strategy during a pivotal expansion phase.
• Collaborate in an entrepreneurial culture that values bold ideas and big growth.
• Enjoy bao and other perks.

• Assess and evaluate financial performance in context of long‑term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Build, maintain, and update financial analyses and tools to continuously monitor performance and health of all business channels.
• Manage cash and working capital through planning and forecasting.
• Build financial forecasting models to evaluate impacts of strategic and operational initiatives.
• Work closely with CEO/President, Board of Directors on key business decisions and long‑term plans.
• Prepare weekly operational reports for the Management team summarizing performance.
• Manage external consultants for data analysis and reporting.
• Partner with operations to improve cost efficiency in food manufacturing and CPG distribution.
• Implement systems for inventory management, cost accounting, and margin optimization.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting to investors and board.
• Oversee tax planning and audit; work with external auditors.
• Collaborate with marketing on spend, ROI, and key operational metrics.
• Perform ad‑hoc analysis for strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Monitor and manage product pricing across revenue channels.
• Lead creation and execution of bonus compensation plans.
• Participate in strategic decisions on initiatives, operational models, and manufacturing capacity expansion.
• Maintain banking and vendor relationships.
• Act as liaison between Wow Bao and product manufacturers and distributors.
• Find and collaborate with team members on margin improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross‑functional strategic plan and annual budget process.
• Create investor relations/board presentation decks.
• Manage insurance renewals (non‑health).
• Collaborate with HR on payroll, insurance renewals, 401(k) fiduciary responsibilities.
• Provide mentorship, development, and training to the Finance team.
• Assist in off‑site events as needed.
• Support duties in other departments as assigned.
• Perform calmly and effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Other tasks and projects as needed.

• Minimum 10+ years in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Proven experience in CPG and food manufacturing industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or advanced degree preferred.
• Track record of scaling businesses and managing multi‑channel operations.
• Sense of urgency and focus on results.
• Professional and positive work environment participation.
• Proficiency in Tableau for data visualization and reporting.
• Analytical mindset using data for informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Perform calmly and effectively in a fast‑paced work environment.

The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000. The actual salary will vary based on experience, skills, and market data. Wow Bao is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Restaurant discounts
• Employee discount programs with Perkspot and Working Advantage
• Culture of CARE