Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Restaurant Accounting Partner in Reno, NV
At VAST, we specialize in providing tailored accounting solutions for restaurant, brewery, and hospitality businesses. Our dedicated team of professionals understands the unique financial challenges faced by these industries and offers comprehensive services including bookkeeping, tax strategy, payroll management, and CFO advisory. With a focus on proactive support and industry-specific expertise, we empower business owners to streamline operations, maximize profitability, and achieve long-term growth.Our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and client-centric service ensures that clients can trust us to handle their financial needs while they concentrate on delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Services
Monthly Bookkeeping
Tax Strategy Services
Payroll Management
CFO Advisory
Annual Budgeting
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer dedicated restaurant accounting expertise with industry-specific insights.
- Our team uncovers tax savings opportunities unique to hospitality businesses.
- Proactive financial guidance helps clients avoid cash flow crises.
- We provide real-time bookkeeping and transparent reporting.
- Our scalable services grow with your business's evolving needs.
What people say
Dedicated team support
Improved profitability
Proactive tax savings
Accurate financial reporting
Growth-enabling insights
Services
Monthly Bookkeeping
Our monthly bookkeeping service ensures your restaurant's financial records remain accurate and up-to-date. We handle transaction categorization, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting, providing clear insights into your cash flow and expenses. This foundational service gives you real-time visibility into your financial health, enabling data-driven decisions for menu pricing, staffing, and inventory management.
Tax Strategy Services
We develop year-round tax strategies to minimize liabilities while maintaining compliance. Our experts identify industry-specific deductions for food costs, equipment depreciation, and payroll taxes. By continuously analyzing your financials, we optimize tax credits like the FICA tip credit and implement proactive planning to reduce annual tax burdens significantly.
CFO Advisory
Our virtual CFO services provide strategic financial guidance for growth-oriented restaurant owners. We analyze cash flow patterns, create scalable budgeting frameworks, and develop expansion strategies for multi-location growth. This service includes scenario modeling for menu changes, staffing adjustments, and capital investments to support informed decision-making.
Payroll Management
We ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for restaurant staff, including tip calculations and compliance with labor regulations. Our system integrates with accounting records to maintain consistent financial reporting. We also handle tax filings and wage garnishments, reducing administrative burdens while maintaining compliance with federal and state requirements.
Annual Budgeting
Our annual budgeting service creates tailored financial roadmaps based on historical performance and growth objectives. We incorporate seasonal trends, menu changes, and staffing needs to establish realistic profit targets. Through monthly performance tracking against budgets, we help identify cost overruns early and adjust strategies to maintain financial health.
People
Tanya McCaffery
Founder, CEO
Tanya leads VAST with over 20 years of accounting experience, specializing in hospitality finance. She focuses on empowering entrepreneurs through transparent financial strategies.
Todd Sanneman
Vice President of Compliance
Todd oversees compliance operations, ensuring tax strategies meet regulatory standards while maximizing savings for restaurant clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Tracey Gravelle
Vice President of Fulfillment
Tracey manages service delivery, coordinating teams to maintain accuracy in bookkeeping and reporting for VAST's growing client base in the foodservice industry.
Jenny Coughlan
Director of Operations
Jenny optimizes operational workflows, ensuring efficient service delivery and client satisfaction through standardized processes and team development initiatives.
Kyle Farnworth
Senior Lead
Kyle supervises accounting teams, providing technical expertise and quality control for financial reporting and tax preparation services for hospitality clients.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for restaurants?
We provide monthly bookkeeping, tax strategy, payroll management, CFO advisory, and annual budgeting services tailored specifically for restaurant operations.
How do you help restaurants save on taxes?
We identify industry-specific deductions and credits like the FICA tip credit, equipment depreciation, and operational expense optimizations to reduce tax liabilities.
Do you work with multi-location restaurant chains?
Yes, our virtual CFO services support growth-oriented businesses with scalable financial strategies for expansion and multi-unit management.
What accounting software do you use?
We primarily work with QuickBooks Online, Gusto Payroll, and Bill.com for seamless integration and automated financial management solutions.
How are your services priced?
Monthly accounting services are billed at fixed fees, with customized pricing based on your business's specific needs and complexity.
Can you help with startup restaurant accounting?
Our Launch package provides foundational accounting setup for new restaurants, including entity structuring and QuickBooks configuration for a strong financial start.
