Accounting Manager - Restaurant

Leap Brands; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands is seeking an Accounting Manager in Philadelphia to support the financial operations of a growing restaurant company. This role requires strong ownership in handling day-to-day accounting and complex financial tasks.

The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and expertise in financial reporting and management within the restaurant industry.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting or finance experience within restaurants or multi-unit environments.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Strong understanding of financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Analyze restaurant-level financial performance and support budgeting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Leap Brands is recruiting for an Accounting Manager for a growing restaurant company looking for someone who understands accounting, financial discipline, and how to support operations in a fast moving environment.

This is an individual contributor role for someone who likes ownership, accountability, and being hands‑on with the financial side of the business. We are not looking for someone who only wants to manage people and delegate work. This role will be heavily involved in the day-to‑day accounting and financial operations of the company.

The ideal candidate understands the complexity of restaurant operations including labor, food cost, inventory, multi‑unit reporting, cash flow management, and operational financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting and financial reporting functions
• Oversee month‑end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
• Ensure accuracy of P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, and operational reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Analyze restaurant‑level financial performance including labor, food cost, sales trends, and operating expenses
• Partner with operations leadership to identify financial opportunities and operational inefficiencies
• Maintain internal controls and accounting processes to support growth and accuracy
• Assist with audit preparation, tax support, and external accounting relationships
• Monitor AP, AR, cash management, and banking activity
• Help improve financial systems, reporting visibility, and accounting workflows
• Support leadership with ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting requests

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 4+ years of accounting or finance experience within restaurants, hospitality, retail, franchise, or multi‑unit environments
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience managing month‑end close and financial statement preparation
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross functionally with operations and leadership
• CPA or public accounting experience is a plus but not required