Business Details
Trusted Restaurant Accounting Services in Reno, NV
At VAST, we specialize in providing tailored accounting and financial management solutions for restaurant, brewery, and winery owners. Our team of experienced professionals understands the unique challenges faced by hospitality businesses, offering services such as monthly bookkeeping, tax strategy, payroll management, and virtual CFO support. We prioritize proactive financial planning to help clients reduce tax liabilities, improve cash flow, and achieve long-term growth.With a focus on transparency and client education, we empower business owners to make informed decisions while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Our dedication to industry-specific expertise and personalized service has earned us the trust of entrepreneurs across the United States.
Services
Monthly Bookkeeping
Tax Strategy Services
Payroll Management
Annual Budgeting
VCFO Services
Restaurant Accounting
Financial Planning
Tax Credit Identification
Cash Flow Management
Business Growth Consulting
Highlights and features
- We save clients an average of $20,000 annually through restaurant-specific tax credits
- Our dedicated team includes a CFO, controller, and accountant for each client
- Proactive year-round tax planning prevents surprise liabilities
- Restaurant-focused financial reporting tailored to hospitality industry needs
- Real-time bookkeeping with actionable profitability insights
What people say
Dedicated team
Thriving business
Squeaky clean job
Financial clarity
Growth partner
Services
Monthly Bookkeeping
Our monthly bookkeeping service maintains accurate financial records for restaurants, breweries, and wineries. We track all transactions, reconcile accounts, and generate detailed reports to show exactly where money is going. This includes monitoring food costs, labor expenses, and overhead to identify profitability opportunities while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Tax Strategy Services
We develop customized tax strategies to minimize liabilities for hospitality businesses. Our experts identify industry-specific deductions, manage quarterly tax payments, and optimize credits like the FICA tip credit. This proactive approach helps restaurant owners retain more earnings while maintaining full compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
Virtual CFO Services
Our virtual CFO service provides strategic financial guidance for growing businesses. We offer cash flow analysis, budget planning, and expansion strategy development tailored to the hospitality industry. This includes evaluating new location viability, menu pricing optimization, and long-term financial forecasting to support sustainable business growth.
Payroll Management
We handle complete payroll processing for restaurants and breweries, ensuring accurate employee payments and tax filings. Our service includes PTO tracking, benefits administration, and compliance with labor regulations. Automated systems guarantee timely payments while integrated reporting provides insights into labor cost management.
Annual Budgeting
Our annual budgeting service creates tailored financial roadmaps for hospitality businesses. We analyze historical data, forecast revenue, and establish realistic spending limits for key cost centers. This includes seasonal adjustments, capital expenditure planning, and performance tracking against budget benchmarks to improve financial decision-making throughout the year.
People
Tanya McCaffery
Founder, CEO
Tanya leads VAST with over 15 years of accounting experience, specializing in restaurant finance. She developed the company's industry-specific approach after identifying gaps in traditional accounting services for hospitality businesses.
Todd Sanneman
Vice President of Compliance
Todd oversees compliance operations with expertise in tax regulations and financial reporting standards. He ensures all client services meet rigorous accounting requirements while maintaining industry-specific best practices.
Tracey Gravelle
Vice President of Fulfillment
Tracey manages service delivery operations, coordinating teams to provide timely and accurate financial solutions. Her background in restaurant management informs the company's practical approach to client needs.
Questions
How much can restaurant owners save through your tax services?
Our clients typically save an average of $20,000 annually through strategic tax planning and industry-specific credits like the FICA tip credit.
Do you handle both business and personal tax filings?
Yes, we provide comprehensive tax services including business returns, quarterly estimates, and owner personal tax preparation with restaurant-specific deductions.
What accounting software do you use?
We primarily use QuickBooks Online with customized chart of accounts optimized for restaurant operations and financial reporting needs.
How often do we receive financial reports?
Clients receive monthly financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheet, and customized reports tracking key restaurant metrics.
Can you help with restaurant expansion planning?
Our VCFO services include expansion analysis, cash flow projections, and financial risk assessment to support informed growth decisions.
Reviews (3)
Julie Diaz
Mar 23, 2022
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I have been a small business client of VAST for almost 3 years now. I have been so satisfied with their accounting services that I've recommended it to various friends and business colleagues. I loved working with Zara Linares for my first two years - she was incredible and kind. And this past year I've worked with Olivia D'Souza, equally professional, responsive and kind. Their tax manager Matt Preston is responsive and knowledgable and Director of Operations Jenny Coughlan will help you every step of the way to ensure you feel well-supported. Mostly, I'm so relieved to get to run my business and feel reassured my books and taxes are being cared for adeptly. I wholeheartedly recommend VAST!
Catalina Luna
Nov 29, 2021
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Zara Linares is an absolutely horrible accountant. She is completely incompetent, atrociously rude, and entirely unprofessional. It seems like they just hire anyone to work here. She is not only incoherent when it comes to her job, but she is so impolite, crude, and insulting that it borders on abusive behavior. She doesn't have time to answer any of your questions, and if she does she'll make sure to belittle you and make you feel entirely ignorant while she's does it. She has a bad temper, she talks down to everyone, and she shouldn't even be allowed to work with people. Not to mention she's terrible at her job.
Debbie Sessions
May 07, 2016
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When you sign up with the CFO group they will give you a Menu of services for the year with costs. They also give you a welcome packet with fine print that says if they feel the need to do additional work for you they will do it and bill you (automatic withdrawl.) We were billed for additional services we did not authorize. Our friends who also use the service were also billed for additional work. Stay clear of them unless you want surprise fees.
