Accounting Manager

Naked Farmer Careers•Tampa, FL

33d

About The Position

Naked Farmer is entering a period of rapid expansion, and we are building the financial infrastructure needed to support that growth. We are seeking an Assistant Controller to help strengthen the accounting foundation of the company — improving close processes, building internal controls, and supporting the systems required for a growing multi-unit restaurant platform. This role will work closely with the Controller and CFO to ensure financial accuracy across a growing portfolio of restaurants while helping prepare the organization for its first financial statement review and future audit. For someone who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and operating in a high-growth environment, this role offers the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the accounting function of a scaling company. This role provides a clear pathway toward a future Controller position as the company continues to grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
8-10+ years of accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
Experience with accounting systems (Restaurant365 a plus)
Advanced Excel skills
Strong accounting discipline and attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-growth environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Accounting preferred
CPA required or actively pursuing
Public accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience with multi-unit, retail, restaurant, or consumer businesses preferred
Builder mentality — enjoys improving processes and systems
Curious about operational drivers behind financial performance
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

Help lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple restaurant locations
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
Maintain balance sheet integrity through reconciliations and variance analysis
Improve close timelines and standardize accounting procedures
Reconcile revenue across POS systems, online ordering, and third-party delivery platforms
Strengthen accounting processes related to inventory, food cost, and cost of goods sold
Monitor operational drivers impacting financial results including labor, purchasing, and store-level expenses
Improve visibility and consistency in location-level financial reporting
Maintain lease accounting schedules in compliance with ASC 842
Manage fixed asset accounting including restaurant buildouts and equipment
Support financial tracking of new restaurant openings and capital expenditures
Partner with real estate and development teams to ensure proper accounting treatment of projects
Assist with daily cash reconciliation across restaurant locations
Improve treasury processes and cash visibility
Support banking relationships and reporting requirements
Help design and implement scalable accounting policies and internal control frameworks
Support development of financial reporting processes required for lender reporting and audit readiness
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial partners
Improve accounting workflows and reporting within Restaurant365
Partner with the Finance Systems & Data team to improve integrations between POS, payroll, inventory, and accounting platforms
Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline reconciliations
Partner with the Controller to mentor and support accounting team members
Help develop scalable accounting practices as the company grows
Contribute to building a high-performing finance team focused on accuracy, discipline, and continuous improvement