Senior Accountant, 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.

WHAT WE'LL NEED

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting plays a critical role in the preparation, coordination, and execution of the Company’s external and internal financial reporting.
This role supports SEC filings, equity and debt accounting, technical accounting matters, audits, and internal controls, while partnering cross-functionally with Legal, Payroll, Internal Audit, and external auditors. The position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a public company environment.

Financial Reporting & SEC Filings

• Serve as an integral contributor to the preparation and coordination of consolidated financial statements, SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), earnings releases, press releases, and other internal and external ad hoc reporting.
• Prepare and tie out all public filings to support schedules and underlying financial records.
• Prepare earnings-related schedules supporting reporting, debt, and equity disclosures. Respond to financial reporting inquiries from Internal Audit and external auditors. 

Audit & External Coordination

• Assist in managing the external quarterly review and annual audit process, including preparation of supporting schedules and responding to audit requests.
• Coordinate audit documentation and uploads to KPMG and other audit firm portals.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support audits for multiple domestic and international entities. 

Technical Accounting & Internal Controls

• Prepare technical accounting white papers to support conclusions on significant or complex accounting transactions.
• Assist with the coordination, documentation, and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Support XBRL tagging and review processes for SEC filings. 

Equity Accounting & Administration

• Calculate and record stockholders’ equity expenses, including ESPP-related expenses.
• Prepare quarterly Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.
• Calculate weighted average shares outstanding for EPS.
• Prepare quarterly entries related to retained earnings, share-based compensation, dividends, and APIC transactions. 

Debt Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare weekly and quarterly debt reporting, including calculation of weekly wire amounts and quarterly interest.
• Maintain debt roll forwards and restricted cash account reconciliations.
• Calculate debt-reported Adjusted EBITDA on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements for Wingstop Franchising and Wingstop Funding.
• Support the annual FTI audit process related to debt reporting. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly cash flow statement preparation and equity-related accounting.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses assigned.
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• A strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. 
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting. 
• You have or are actively pursuing your CPA.
• You have 2 to 4 years of relevant experience including 2+ years of experience with large public accounting firm.
• You have a high degree of emotional intelligence, an exceptional ability to convey ideas and
  gain alignment among others, and the aptitude to apply sound, strategic thinking to address a variety of business circumstances.

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 support. 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 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.