Job Description: Director of Finance & Administration – Oysters Rock Hospitality

ABOUT OYSTERS ROCK

Oysters Rock Hospitality, led by award-winning restaurateurs and philanthropists John and Amanda Horne, is a team of passionate hospitality experts dedicated to creating Five Star Fun for Everyone. We are guided by our Core Values: Hospitality, Hustle, and Heart; and our Vision of impeccable hospitality is to ensure that everyone at our table knows that they belong. 

Our brand portfolio includes the six locally-beloved Anna Maria Oyster Bars, the reimagined Café On St Armands, and our philanthropic arm, Shuckin’ Good Cause, which encompasses initiatives like Dive Into Reading, the Employee Relief Fund, and enhances our community through our Pillars of Philanthropy: Education, Heroes, Affiliations, and Quality of Life.  Find more information online at OystersRock.net | 941-761-7797 

APPLICATION PROCESS

We use Indeed to manage applicant communications. Please visit OystersRock.net/Careers to begin your application, where you’ll find this posting on the right side of the page.

Interview Schedule

Applications will be accepted through Monday, January 19
If selected for an interview, candidates will be notified by Tuesday, January 20 to schedule their Round 1 interviews (virtual)
Additional rounds of interviews will be scheduled on an individual basis
It is our hope to have our newest Oyster begin their role in mid-February

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Director of Finance & Administration is Oysters Rock’s senior administrative steward, responsible for safeguarding the company’s financial integrity, risk posture, and personnel administration. This role provides high-level accounting support, oversees insurance and claims management, ensures compliance across administrative functions, and partners closely with ownership and operational leadership to support stable, ethical, and well-organized operations. 

This position is not a traditional CFO role, nor does it replace on-site or departmental HR execution. Instead, it provides leadership in designing and refining enterprise-level personnel administration systems and processes, ensuring they are adaptable and future-ready for a growing organization. 

The role is centered on protection, structure, and continuity—ensuring the organization’s administrative backbone is sound, compliant, and well-managed—so Restaurant Operations teams can remain focused on delivering a Five Star Fun hospitality experience for guests, team members, and vendor partners. 

The Director of Finance & Administration reports to Executive Leadership and Ownership, working in close partnership with Accounting (Beans) and Operations teams. Our ideal candidate is a builder, someone excited to create scalable systems, establish foundational processes, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where change is the norm. They are comfortable partnering with a founder who applies unconventional yet deeply involved accounting practices, and will navigate these dynamics with professionalism, adaptability, and respect while introducing scalable best practices. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Finance & Accounting Support 

• Provide high-level oversight of balance sheets, investments, and company financial positions  
• Act as a mentor and resource for an emerging accounting team, helping them build foundational skills and adopt best practices for accuracy and scalability. 
• Review financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and risk exposure 
• Ensure appropriate internal controls, documentation, and administrative financial processes are in place 
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning as needed, without owning growth or capital strategy.  

Risk Management & Insurance 

• Serve as primary owner of general liability and property insurance administration 
• Manage relationships with insurance brokers and carriers 
• Oversee claims management from incident through resolution 
• Ensure proper coverage across all locations, entities, and revenue centers 
• Identify risk trends, recommend mitigation strategies, and audit operations to ensure compliance  

Personnel & Administrative Oversight 

• Oversee high-level personnel administration, acting as a resource for Regional Directors regarding HR policies, procedures, and concerns.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations, policies, recordkeeping, and internal procedures including employee performance documentation, both positives and negatives 
• Support leadership with sensitive administrative and personnel matters 
• Collaborate with Executive Team as point of contact for relationship with PEO (DecisionHR) 
• Provide oversight and support for benefits administration, including and medical, dental, and vision plans 
• Ensure accurate vacation, PTO, and leave tracking systems are in place and followed consistently 
• Utilize HR-industry benchmark metrics, best practices, and analytics for informed decision-making, with the best interests of Oysters Rock Hospitality in mind. 

Compliance & Governance 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including affecting operations of the restaurant and Home Office 
• Maintain corporate records, licenses, permits, and required filings 
• Support ownership and leadership with governance-related documentation and reporting, investor meetings and reporting 
• Partner with legal counsel as needed 

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Act as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Accounting, and Facilities 
• Bring clarity, structure, and follow-through to complex administrative matters 
• Operate with discretion, integrity, and sound judgment 

A typical week might be spent: 40% Finance/Accounting, 25% Risk Management/Insurance, 15% Personnel, 10% Compliance/Governance, and 10% Leadership/Collaboration in meetings with ownership/executive leadership.  

Qualifications & Experience 

• Senior-level experience in business administration, finance, accounting, or operations 
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting 
• Demonstrated experience with insurance, claims management, and risk mitigation 
• Experience supporting personnel administration and compliance 
• Able to understand and utilize Asana for all task management and communication 
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven 
• Calm, steady presence with the ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly 
• Hospitality, multi-unit, or service-industry experience preferred 
• The position is based in Bradenton, Florida, but remote work may be a possibility 

Personal Attributes 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for creating structure in a growing organization 
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment where priorities can shift and systems are being built from the ground up 
• Comfortable optimizing a variety of technologies 
• High integrity and ethical judgment 
• Service-oriented mindset 
• Comfortable working behind the scenes in a fast-paced environment 
• Trusted, steady, and reliable 

Compensation 

• Base salary range $110,000-$140,000 commensurate with experience 
• Bonus opportunities beginning at 90 days 
• Paid time off including 10 vacation days in year one