Senior Advisor - Temporary

Description

Senior Advisor

Job Location: Union City, CA | In Person 

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act): Exempt

Reporting Structure: CFO

Salary Range: $70,304 annually

Employment Type: Temporary (Through December 31, 2026)

About the Company:

Join Our Growing Team! Vintners Distributors is the corporate arm that oversees West Coast Convenience, Eaton Foods, Eatswell, and Prohas Enterprises. Its portfolio includes Loop Neighborhood Market, Poppy Market, other gas brands, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, and other quick-service restaurant brands. Headquartered in Union City, CA, the company operates a growing network of convenience stores, fuel stations, and car washes across California. Founded in 1978, it also develops real estate and owns and operates its locations.

Vintners Distributors continues to expand and seeks customer-focused individuals who want to make an impact. We are committed to delivering high-quality, better-for-you products and an exceptional store experience, guided by our core values: People, Teamwork, Communication, Training, Results Matter, Fun, Customer-Centered, and Safety.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by service, innovation, and teamwork, we invite you to join us in redefining convenience for our customers every day.

Position Summary:

Vintners Distributors is seeking a temporary Senior Advisor to provide high-level support to the Finance Department and executive leadership on financial analysis, business strategy, operational performance, and special projects. This role will help evaluate business opportunities, strengthen reporting capabilities, and support strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions activity, through the end of the calendar year. The Senior Advisor will use advanced analytical tools, including AI-enabled reporting and data analysis, to identify trends, improve forecasting accuracy, and provide actionable insights for leadership. This position is best suited for a strategic, analytical professional who can work independently, partner across departments, and contribute to a fast-paced, multi-brand retail and operations environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level financial, operational, and strategic analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Develop and enhance financial models, forecasts, dashboards, and performance reports for leadership review.
• Use AI-enabled tools and data analytics to improve reporting accuracy, identify trends, automate insights, and increase efficiency in financial analysis.
• Support mergers and acquisitions-related projects, including due diligence, market research, valuation support, financial analysis, and integration planning.
• Conduct research and compile financial, operational, and market data to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Partner with finance, operations, real estate, and other cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, summaries, and recommendations that clearly communicate findings and business impact.
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance financial visibility, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
• Assist the Finance Department with ad hoc strategic projects, analyses, and reporting needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or advanced business education preferred.
• Prior experience in finance, corporate strategy, business analysis, consulting, mergers and acquisitions, or a related advisory role.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced Excel, financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience using business intelligence, reporting, or AI-enabled tools to analyze data, improve reporting, or generate insights.
• Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and communicate recommendations clearly to leadership.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, judgment, confidentiality, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, investment analysis, or strategic growth initiatives.
• Familiarity with financial systems, business intelligence platforms, data visualization tools, or AI-assisted analytics tools.
• Experience in retail, convenience store, fuel, food service, real estate, or multi-unit operations environments.

Vintners Distributors is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: The list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities listed above is by no means a complete list. It is merely a general summary of the position described. Management reserves the right to revise or change this position description at any time.

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