Job Description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company with nearly 200 locations, 5 brands, and over 8,000 team members across 15 states. We've been in business for 50 years, and we're still growing--with purpose.



We're looking for a Finance Director (Real Estate Focus) to take the lead on managing our strategy, negotiations, and capital allocation with our corporate real estate portfolio. This is a key role in how we grow, how we invest, and how we steward one of the company's most strategic assets: our properties.





What You'll Do


Conduct in-depth financial analysis of P&L statements and leases, perform market research, and collaborate with operators to gather key insights. You will then synthesize this information to formulate a strategic recommendation before leading the subsequent negotiation. Negotiate leases, amendments, and property transactions that support Thrive's long-term strategy Guide buy/sell decisions and support development strategy with market insight and analysis Collaborate with construction, finance, accounting, and facilities to align real estate decisions with operational needs Manage critical dates, lease clauses, renewals, and data across our entire portfolio Serve as the primary liaison with brokers, landlords, attorneys, and developers
What You'll Bring


A sharp mind for both numbers and negotiation Strong financial acumen, including the ability to:

+ Analyze a restaurant P&L
+ Build and interpret deal models
+ Assess investment returns
+ Advise on the impact of real estate decisions to the broader P&L and balance sheet
Experience participating in and/or leading complex negotiations with landlords, developers, and key partners The ability to create win-win solutions--while protecting Thrive's long-term financial and strategic interests Clear, confident communication across stakeholders and situations Comfort leading through ambiguity and balancing many details at once
Must Haves


7+ years of progressive experience in finance, business strategy, negotiations, or corporate real estate, preferably within multi-unit retail or restaurant portfolios Demonstrated success in lease negotiations and portfolio management Ability to work independently and think strategically Experience leading or collaborating with external partners (brokers, counsel, consultants) Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, or a related field (MBA a plus) Willingness to travel when necessary for site visits, negotiations, and portfolio oversight
Why Thrive



We believe work should be meaningful--and people should matter more than profit. You'll be joining a team that's not just growing restaurants, but also growing people. We offer competitive salary and benefits, including:


Health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) profit-sharing plan Paid time off and professional development Food discounts at all Thrive-owned restaurant brands A casual, collaborative work environment based in Wichita, KS
If you're ready to bring your real estate experience to a company that values clarity, purpose, and people--this might be your next move.



Apply today. Let's build something that lasts.



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Finance Director (Real Estate Focus)



Location: Wichita, KS



Department: Real Estate & Finance



Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000



Reports to: SVP, Finance & Strategic Development


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