Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting

WHO WE ARE

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

WHAT WE’LL NEED

The Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting is a strategic business partner that will wear multiple hats in the organization and is responsible for the accounting for corporate store and optimizing the controls, processes, and procedures for Corporate stores to support future growth.

This individual is an energetic self-starter and leader that will manage the Corporate Store accounting team to ensure timely and accurate reporting at the Corporate Store P&L level. This individual provides monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial analysis for our Corporate store business and maintains internal controls over financial reporting for this area. This also includes working closely with our Delivery team to continuously improve the reconciliation process for third party delivery. Working cross-functionally is key to this role to support our growing business.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activities/processes as it relates to the production of and monthly review of the Corporate Store P&L.
• Responsible for partnering with Finance to ensure we have a deep understanding of actuals vs. forecast/plan and diving in to perform any related analysis necessary
• Reconciles accounting issues through research to ensure proper balancing of accounts.
• Meets all internal and external deadlines for closing the books and records and filing SEC financial statements.
• Understands technical accounting topics and applies all appropriate policies to the company records and disclosures.
• Continuous evaluation of processes and controls in place to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely reporting.
• Maintains financial controls ensuring policies and procedures are in place to ensure compliance with SOX 404.
• Manages work related to external audits and the quarterly review of the company financial records.
• Leads, guides and motivates employees to exceed customer expectations and provide excellent service.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced excel and business writing skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across functional areas.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional follow-up and sense of urgency.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Energetic, innovative and flexible.
• Adaptable with changing priorities and conditions within the company.
• Exhibits tenacity meeting goals and determining solutions to meet business challenges.
• Resourceful, learns quickly and has a thirst for knowledge.

Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience required.
• CPA required.
• Public Company experience, required.
• Sarbanes-Oxley experience, required.
• Prior management experience required.
• College degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.

WHO YOU ARE

HUMBLE: Embracing humbleness fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, where individuals prioritize the success of the team over personal recognition, ultimately contributing to a more cohesive and effective workplace.

HUNGRY: There’s a fire in you to keep pursuing excellence. You actively seek out challenges, set ambitious goals, and consistently demonstrate a proactive approach to tasks. You have a desire to support Wingstop in our goal to become a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand.

SMART: Not solely based on intellectual prowess, but rather on emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. A keen understanding of others, communicating effectively and collaborating seamlessly.

SERVICE-MINDED: A selfless and dedicated focus on helping others succeed. Consistently prioritizes the needs of colleagues and the organization, willingly offering support and contributing to the overall well-being of the team.

ENTREPRENEURIAL: Takes initiative, a willingness to take calculated risks, and constantly searching for opportunities to improve processes or contribute to new ideas.

BENEFITS

Flavor Perks:

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase plan
• Health savings or flexible spending account options
• 401k– (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education Assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Fun is the best flavor:

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
• Work from home Fridays
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Discounted onsite dry cleaning
• Discounted onsite car detailing
• Onsite game room and patio

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.