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Join to apply for the ACCOUNTING MANAGER role at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area. This position may be hybrid or onsite depending on company structure; some travel to restaurant locations may be required for audits, training, or team collaboration.

Position Summary

The Accounting Team Manager leads the daily operations of the accounting department and ensures financial integrity, operational excellence, and compliance across a growing multi‑unit restaurant and food & beverage business. This role is responsible for overseeing general ledger activities, managing month‑end close processes, mentoring accounting staff, and supporting financial transparency for internal stakeholders and leadership. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, people‑focused, and brings a strong background in hospitality or multi‑location restaurant accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development
  • Supervise, train, and develop accounting team staff and accountants across key functions (Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliations, etc.)
  • Lead performance management efforts, support team growth, and ensure clear accountability within the accounting function
• Accounting Operations
  • Oversee all day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions across multiple restaurant and bar locations
  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are GAAP‑compliant
  • Review reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, inventory, payroll, sales tax, intercompany accounts, and POS‑related entries
  • Maintain and monitor accounting schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and deferred revenue
• Compliance, Controls & Audit
  • Ensure internal controls are documented, monitored, and enforced
  • Partner with external auditors and tax advisors to support timely year‑end audits, tax filings, and other compliance activities
  • Stay current on industry regulations, GAAP updates, and best practices for restaurant accounting
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Collaborate with the Controller and Finance team to prepare monthly financial packages, including P&L statements by location, variance analysis, and key operating metrics
  • Support budgeting and forecasting cycles through historical reporting, accrual trend tracking, and cost center insights
  • Provide actionable financial insights to operators and senior leadership to improve profitability and operational efficiency
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Optimize accounting workflows by identifying inefficiencies, redundancies, and opportunities for automation
  • Partner with IT and operations on system implementations, POS integrations, and accounting software upgrades
  • Serve as subject matter expert for accounting systems and restaurant‑specific platforms (e.g., Toast, Micros, Restaurant365, Compeat, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in a restaurant, hospitality, or food & beverage organization required
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong understanding of restaurant accounting, including tip allocations, cost of goods sold (COGS), revenue recognition, and vendor payments
• Hands‑on experience with POS and accounting platforms used in restaurants (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Restaurant365, Toast, Avero, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
• Deep familiarity with GAAP, month‑end close procedures, and internal controls
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or in progress
• Multi‑unit or multi‑concept restaurant accounting experience
• Experience working in high‑volume, high‑growth environments
• Prior involvement in financial system migrations, ERP rollouts, or automation initiatives

Core Competencies

• Leadership & team mentorship
• Restaurant & hospitality financial acumen
• Analytical thinking & problem‑solving
• Process optimization
• Integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Cross‑functional collaboration

Work Environment

This position may be hybrid or onsite depending on company structure. Some travel to restaurant locations may be required for audits, training, or team collaboration.