Director, Financial Reporting

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.

The Director of Financial Reporting is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, and executing all external financial reporting processes for Wingstop. This role ensures compliance with SEC reporting requirements while maintaining strong internal controls and governance. The Director will serve as a key technical accounting resource for the organization and partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations to support accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting.

This role will also lead initiatives to improve reporting processes, strengthen the control environment, and enhance the scalability of financial reporting as the company continues to grow.

• Lead the preparation and filing of all external financial reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring compliance with SEC and Nasdaq requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Manage the XBRL reporting process, including coordination with external providers and review of tagging prior to SEC filings.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting timelines across Accounting, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors.

• Serve as the technical accounting expert for the organization, performing research and preparing documentation related to complex accounting matters, new accounting standards, and significant transactions.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos and disclosure analyses to support key accounting positions and audit requirements.
• Oversee preparation of materials for the Audit Committee, including analyses related to significant transactions and financial reporting updates.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal control over financial reporting, identifying opportunities to strengthen governance and documentation.

• Lead coordination with external auditors on quarterly reviews, annual audits, and subsidiary audit requirements.
• Ensure proper timing and documentation for statutory filings and audit‑related deliverables.
• Manage regulatory notifications and reporting obligations associated with public company requirements.

• Support treasury‑related reporting activities, including dividend notifications, coordination with Nasdaq and Computershare, and oversight of recurring financial transactions.
• Oversee administration and access controls for key financial systems and platforms used in reporting and treasury functions.
• Partner with Finance and Tax teams on reporting matters including cash flow forecasting support and tax provision documentation.
• Oversee the administration of the Company’s equity compensation plans, including coordination with external providers, accounting for stock‑based compensation arrangements, reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, systems, and controls, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Establish scalable reporting frameworks to support the company’s continued growth as a public company.
• Lead, mentor, and develop financial reporting team members, fostering a culture…