The Paralegal, Subsidiary Governance supports the Corporate Governance function with primary responsibility for entity management across Shift4’s global corporate structure. This role ensures that all domestic and international subsidiaries remain in good standing through accurate recordkeeping, timely regulatory filings, and effective coordination of corporate actions. The paralegal partners closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to maintain statutory compliance and support financing, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. 

Location: Tampa, FL or Center Valley, PA office 

Responsibilities:

Entity Lifecycle Management

• Support the full lifecycle of legal entities, including formation of new subsidiaries, dissolutions, mergers, and restructurings.
• Maintain accurate corporate records reflecting ownership, directors, officers, and registered agent information.

Database & Records Administration

• Serve as administrator for entity management software, ensuring real-time accuracy of governance data and documentation.
• Maintain statutory registers, minute books, and related corporate records in accordance with legal requirements.

Regulatory Compliance & Filings

• Prepare and submit annual reports, certificates of authority, jurisdictional withdrawals, and other required filings.
• Track filing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions to ensure subsidiaries remain in good standing.

Corporate Secretarial Support

• Draft and manage corporate governance documents including written consents, board resolutions, meeting minutes, and officer certificates.
• Support due diligence requests related to financing, acquisitions, and audits.

Global Subsidiary Governance

• Coordinate with international service providers and outside counsel to meet local statutory obligations.
• Manage document legalizations, apostilles, and cross-border corporate formalities.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as liaison to Tax, Treasury, and Finance teams to provide entity data, organizational charts, and KYC documentation.
• Support bank account openings, audits, and internal reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or equivalent transferable experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in corporate governance, entity management, or related paralegal role.
• Technical Skills: Experience with entity management databases preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace required.
• Core Competencies:
• • • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational discipline
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions
    • Discretion in handling confidential corporate information

Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Reports To: CFO

Location: Tampa, FL

Position Overview

Naked Farmer is entering a period of rapid expansion, and we are building the financial infrastructure needed to support that growth.

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to help strengthen the accounting foundation of the company — improving close processes, building internal controls, and supporting the systems required for a growing multi-unit restaurant platform.

This role will work closely with the Controller and CFO to ensure financial accuracy across a growing portfolio of restaurants while helping prepare the organization for its first financial statement review and future audit.

For someone who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and operating in a high-growth environment, this role offers the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the accounting function of a scaling company. This role provides a clear pathway toward a future Controller position as the company continues to grow.

What You'll Build

• A disciplined monthly close process
• Strong internal controls and accounting documentation
• Scalable systems and workflows inside Restaurant365
• Clean integrations between POS, delivery platforms, payroll, and accounting
• Audit-ready financial reporting

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Close & Financial Reporting

• Help lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple restaurant locations
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
  • Maintain balance sheet integrity through reconciliations and variance analysis
  • Improve close timelines and standardize accounting procedures

Restaurant Revenue & Operational Accounting

• Reconcile revenue across POS systems, online ordering, and third-party delivery platforms
  • Strengthen accounting processes related to inventory, food cost, and cost of goods sold
  • Monitor operational drivers impacting financial results including labor, purchasing, and store-level expenses
  • Improve visibility and consistency in location-level financial reporting

Lease Accounting & Restaurant Development Support

• Maintain lease accounting schedules in compliance with ASC 842
  • Manage fixed asset accounting including restaurant buildouts and equipment
  • Support financial tracking of new restaurant openings and capital expenditures
  • Partner with real estate and development teams to ensure proper accounting treatment of projects

Cash, Treasury & Banking

• Assist with daily cash reconciliation across restaurant locations
  • Improve treasury processes and cash visibility
  • Support banking relationships and reporting requirements

Internal Controls & Audit Preparation

• Help design and implement scalable accounting policies and internal control frameworks
  • Support development of financial reporting processes required for lender reporting and audit readiness
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial partners

Systems & Process Improvement

• Improve accounting workflows and reporting within Restaurant365
  • Partner with the Finance Systems & Data team to improve integrations between POS, payroll, inventory, and accounting platforms
  • Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline reconciliations

Team Development

• Partner with the Controller to mentor and support accounting team members
  • Help develop scalable accounting practices as the company grows
  • Contribute to building a high-performing finance team focused on accuracy, discipline, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • Master’s in Accounting preferred
  • CPA required or actively pursuing

Experience

• 8-10+ years of accounting experience
  • Public accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with multi-unit, retail, restaurant, or consumer businesses preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
  • Experience with accounting systems (Restaurant365 a plus)
  • Advanced Excel skills

Ideal Candidate

• Strong accounting discipline and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
  • Builder mentality — enjoys improving processes and systems
  • Curious about operational drivers behind financial performance
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Why This Role Matters

As Naked Farmer grows, strong financial discipline and scalable accounting systems become increasingly important.
This role will help build the accounting infrastructure needed to support expansion while ensuring the company maintains clean, reliable financial reporting.

ABOUT NAKED FARMER:

Born during a global pandemic, Naked Farmer quickly adapted, delivering fresh food directly from farm to doorstep. Our ethos is founded on resilience, transparency, and telling the story of the farmers behind our local food supply. With a commitment to becoming 100% locally-sourced, we are now embarking on an expansion phase, opening new locations and furthering our mission of transparency in sourcing and cooking while supporting local farmers, communities, and chefs. Currently operating restaurants in Tampa Bay, South Florida, Charlotte, and we are in the process of adding several more locations in different markets.

And yes, all employees enjoy complimentary Naked Farmer meals every day—don't miss out on the sweet potatoes.

Join us as we build the future of food together.