What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting position at Wing Stop?
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
We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting, to become an important part of our team as you manage the day-to-day activities of the accounting team. You will have the ability to problem solve and think analytically while ensuring work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
In this role, you get to show off your written and verbal communication skills as you build collaborative relationships throughout the organization and help drive the success of our Accounting team.
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
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Technical accounting knowledge
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multi-task and good problem-solving capabilities
Collaboration skills
Experience with management or leading a team
CPA required
WHO YOU ARE
No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.
You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.
You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.
You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.
You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.
BENEFITS
Flavor Perks:
Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
One paid volunteer day of your choice
Competitive bonus structure and equity grants 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
Wellness reimbursement program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Fun is the Best Flavor:
Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
Discount on Wingstop gift cards
Onsite game room
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.