Senior Accountant

About Us

Haskins Hospitality is a growing Nashville hospitality company and the home of G Catering and Studio 1 Catering. We exist to create exceptional experiences through hospitality while developing people, leaders, and businesses that leave a lasting impact.

We're looking toward an exciting future, bringing our brands together on one shared platform and building the systems and leadership to keep growing. The Senior Accountant will help build the financial foundation for that next chapter.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant serves as the financial leader of Haskins Hospitality's day-to-day accounting and reporting. The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurate books, timely financial statements, payroll, cash flow management, KPI reporting and tax and insurance compliance across G Catering and Studio 1 Catering. This role is hands-on, doing the work directly while building the processes, controls, and routines that support the company's growth.

The Senior Accountant serves as a trusted financial partner to leadership, helping managers understand their numbers and make better decisions. This is a full-time, in-office position in Nashville.

Reports To

CEO

Works Closely With

• Fractional CFO

• Chief Operating Officer

• General Managers

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the full accrual-basis monthly close.

• Manage accruals, deferrals, and event deposit tracking.

• Prepare monthly financial statements: P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.

• Report results for each division and on a consolidated basis.

Financial Insight & Leadership Support

• Build and maintain KPI dashboards for leadership.

• Track revenue, gross profit, net profit, labor %, and food cost %.

• Lead monthly financial reviews with Executive Leadership and division managers.

• Explain results in plain language and recommend actions.

• Advise leadership on pricing, margins, and growth decisions.

Budgeting & Cash Flow

• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting.

• Manage cash flow planning around event seasons.

• Monitor spending against budget and flag variances early.

Accounting Operations

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Oversee deposits, collections, and vendor payments.

• Manage company credit cards and expense reconciliation.

• Maintain clean, organized accounting records.

Payroll & Compliance

• Oversee payroll processing for all divisions.

• Manage sales tax, business tax, and local licensing filings.

• Maintain insurance coverage, including workers' compensation.

• Support Division Managers with wage and hour compliance and consistent pay practices.

• Partner with the outside CPA on year-end, tax returns, and audits.

Systems & Integration

• Help unify finance and payroll systems across divisions.

• Strengthen financial controls and approval processes.

• Document finance procedures and best practices.

• Support financial integration of future business units.

Success Metrics

• Monthly close completed accurately and on time.

• Financial statements and dashboards delivered on schedule.

• Payroll processed accurately and on time.

• Budget-to-actual variances identified and addressed.

• Leaders understand and use their financial reports.

Core Values

We hire for culture first and skills second. The ideal candidate will live out our core values every day.

• Hospitality : People come first. Every guest, client, and teammate is treated with respect, care, and integrity.

• Teamwork: We build trust through open communication, collaboration, and accountability.

• Flexibility : We adapt quickly, stay calm under pressure, and solve problems with creativity.

• Excellence in Action: Details, energy, and drive define us. We never settle for less than exceptional.

• Growth: We sharpen our skills, welcome feedback, and push to improve every day.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including full-charge accounting. Accounting Manager experience is a plus. We welcome strong accountants ready to step into their first senior accountant role.

• Strong technical accounting skills, including GAAP and accrual-basis accounting with accruals and deferrals.

• Hands-on experience owning the monthly close and preparing complete financial statements in a small or mid-sized business.

• Budgeting and forecasting experience.

• Working knowledge of payroll, payroll tax, sales tax, and wage and hour rules.

• Strong skills in QuickBooks Online and Excel. Experience with payroll platforms is a plus.

• A track record of building reports and dashboards that non-finance managers actually use.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA is a plus, not required.

• Experience in hospitality, catering, restaurants, or events is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Health benefits for eligible employees.

• Paid time off and a company holiday schedule.

• A seat at the table with leadership and real influence on how the company grows.

• Room to grow as the finance function expands across our companies.

• A supportive, people-first team and, yes, great food.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short note about why this role fits you to View email address on click.appcast.io. In your note, tell us about a time you helped a non-finance leader understand their numbers and make a better decision.