Finance Manager

Lucky Goat Coffee•Tallahassee, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lucky Goat Coffee is a specialty coffee production roaster based out of Tallahassee, Florida and making waves nationally. Since opening in 2010, Lucky Goat Coffee has continued to remain focused on the expansion of the brand through exceptional customer interactions and company specialization. On the journey towards greater specialization, the Finance Manager position has been created. The Finance Manager is a vital part of the team requiring strong communication skills and a high degree of accuracy to ensure the company remains in a strong financial state. This position daily maintains financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (CPA or progress toward CPA a plus) and/or 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and financial reporting
Experience in multi-location retail, manufacturing/production, food & beverage, or vertically integrated businesses strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (desktop) or similar accounting systems
Demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze, and explain financial statements
High degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-moving environment
Coachable, collaborative, and aligned with a customer-first, team-oriented culture
Absolute discretion and integrity when handling confidential information

Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile the general ledger; prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations - including all daily bookkeeping
Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and prepare timely financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with variance analysis
Ensure proper revenue recognition across cafés, wholesale, e-commerce, and other sales channels in accordance with applicable GAAP accounting standards
Complete all Sales Tax Returns and other related Tax Returns in conjunction with CPA.
Integrate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash application, including vendor management, invoicing, collections, and deposits alongside the Wholesale and Retail Operations departments.
Oversee payroll accounting, benefits reconciliations, payroll-related accruals, and coordination with internal HR department
Support inventory accounting for all items alongside the Purchasing Department
Support cost accounting, margin analysis, and profitability reporting across roasting, wholesale, and café operations
Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a growing, multi-entity organization
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax filings, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and auditor communications
Manage administrative financial operations, including insurance policies, renewals, claims coordination, and broker relationships
Track and support administrative oversight of leases, including renewal timelines, rate changes, and coordination with ownership
Serve as the primary accounting liaison with external CPAs, tax advisors, insurance brokers, and other professional service providers
Oversee annual budget and ad-hoc financial analysis in partnership with ownership and leadership
Identify and implement process improvements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Maintain strict confidentiality and provide cross-functional financial support to operational teams as needed
Perform other related accounting, financial, and administrative duties to support the company’s growth and stability
Manage and own all functions of the accounting department