Strategic Assistant Controller — GAAP, SOX & Growth

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.

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 Assistant Controller is a strategic business partner that will wear multiple hats in the organization and is responsible for the accounting of financial results and optimizing the overall controls, processes and procedures to support future growth.

This individual is an energetic self-starter and leader that will help to manage all aspects of accounting, provides monthly, quarterly and year-end financial analysis, maintains internal controls over financial reporting and works cross-functionally within the organization to support growth of the business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities/processes as it relates to the production of the financial records and statements.
• Meets all internal and external deadlines for closing the books and records in preparation for filing SEC financial statements.
• Understands technical accounting topics and applies all appropriate policies to the company records and disclosure.
• Establishes and maintains financial controls ensuring policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to ensure compliance with SOX 404.
• Directs work relating to external audits and the periodic review of the company financial records.
• Lead the development and execution of multiple, simultaneous projects, in coordination with internal department heads and vendor resources where applicable.
• Ensures the accounting department is staffed with qualified personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities of the company.
• Reconciles accounting issues through research to ensure proper balancing of accounts.
• Leads, guides and motivates employees to exceed customer expectations and provide excellent service.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• 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.

• Minimum 10 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.