Job Description

Level: Senior
Job Location: Corporate 901 - Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year DegreeAbout Us
HAC, Inc. is a multi-state grocery retailer operating Homeland, United, and Piggly Wiggly stores across Oklahoma and the Southeast. As an employee-owned (ESOP) company, we are committed to serving our communities while building long-term value for our employee-owners.
We operate in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment that requires strong financial discipline, operational partnership, and strategic leadership.
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and operationally focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial functions of the organization and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
This role will drive financial performance, cash flow management, capital strategy, and retail profitability across a multi-location grocery environment. The CFO will partner closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership to support business decisions, store performance, and long-term organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Financial Leadership
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board on financial performance, capital planning, and business strategy
- Lead long-range financial planning, forecasting, and capital allocation
- Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis for store operations, closures, acquisitions, and investments
Retail & Operational Finance
- Oversee financial performance across all retail locations, including:
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- - Store-level P&L performance
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- - Labor cost management and scheduling efficiency
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- - Margin, shrink, and inventory performance
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- Partner with Operations to improve store profitability and financial accountability
- Develop KPIs and dashboards to support field leadership
Accounting, Audit & Controls
- Direct all accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll accounting, and inventory accounting
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Lead external financial audits and benefit plan audits (401(k), ESOP, and health & welfare plans)
- Ensure strong internal controls and GAAP compliance
Treasury, Cash Flow & Capital Structure
- Manage banking relationships, debt facilities, and lender compliance
- Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization
- Evaluate financing alternatives and capital market strategies
Budgeting & Financial Planning (FP&A)
- Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts across stores and corporate functions
- Monitor actual vs. budget performance and communicate variances
- Provide cost and profitability analysis to support pricing and merchandising decisions
Tax, Insurance & Risk
- Oversee corporate tax compliance and multi-state tax strategy
- Manage insurance programs and enterprise risk exposure
- Partner with HR/Benefits on self-funded health plan financial performance and liabilities
ESOP & Governance
- Support ESOP valuation readiness, repurchase obligation planning, and trustee reporting
- Partner with external valuation firms, auditors, and advisors
- Prepare Board and Audit Committee reporting and materials
What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA required
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
- 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role (Controller, VP Finance, or CFO)
- Experience in retail, grocery, and multi-location operations required
Preferred Experience
- Employee-owned (ESOP) company experience
- Union workforce or multi-labor environment exposure
- Inventory-based accounting and high-volume, low-margin business models
- Multi-state operations and tax structures
- Experience supporting Board governance and audit committees
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic and data-driven decision-making
- Strong executive presence and communication skills
- Ability to translate financial insights into operational action
- High integrity and commitment to fiduciary responsibility
- Collaborative leadership style with cross-functional partnership
Why Join HAC, Inc.?
- Be part of an employee-owned company where your work directly impacts associates and communities
- Join an executive leadership team shaping the future of a growing retail organization
- Opportunity to lead meaningful financial transformation and operational improvement initiatives
- Competitive executive compensation and benefits package
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
- Executive incentive/bonus plan
- ESOP participation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and executive benefits package