Leap Brands · 2 weeks ago
Vice President of Finance and Strategy - International Franchise
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $275K/yr
12+ years expLeap Brands is seeking a strategic and operationally-focused Vice President of Finance & Corporate Development to lead their expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. This role involves ensuring financial health across multiple markets while executing deals that define the company's footprint in Asia.
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Hiring Manager
Chris Wunder
Responsibilities
Regional Financial Oversight: Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for all APAC markets
Compliance & Reporting: Manage multi-currency financial reporting and ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and IFRS/GAAP
Treasury & Tax: Oversee cross-border tax strategies, transfer pricing, and currency hedging to mitigate risks in emerging markets
Capital Allocation: Optimize the deployment of capital between corporate initiatives and franchise support to maximize ROI
M&A and Partnerships: Lead the end-to-end deal lifecycle, including sourcing, valuation, due diligence, and closing for acquisitions or joint ventures
Franchise Strategy: Identify and vet Master Franchise partners in key growth territories (e.g., Southeast Asia, China, Australia)
Market Entry: Develop and execute financial models for new market entries, accounting for local labor costs, supply chain logistics, and real estate trends
Unit-Level Economics: Partner with the operations team to analyze and improve the profitability of both corporate and franchised restaurant locations
Process Improvement: Implement scalable financial systems and ERP integrations to support rapid multi-unit growth
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the F&B, hospitality, or retail sectors
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
Proven experience in international franchising models and master franchise agreement (MFA) negotiations
Deep understanding of the APAC regulatory and economic landscape
Advanced financial modeling (DCF, LBO, Merger models) and proficiency in enterprise-level ERP systems
Ability to travel regionally (up to 30%) as required for deal-making and market visits
Preferred
MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred
Company
Leap Brands
Leap Brands is a multi-faceted service provider that focuses on talent acquisition and educational platforms for job seekers and employers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Wunder
Founder, Chief Executive Officer aka Leap Prasident
Chaz Cervino
President & Co-Founder
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