Accounting Lead

Wing; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 199,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Wing is seeking an Accounting Lead in a hybrid role based in Palo Alto, CA. The candidate will own month-end close, partner with Alphabet, and guide leasing and asset purchases while improving ERP functionality.

The role requires 12+ years of accounting experience, a CPA/CA preferred, and strong GAAP knowledge with a builder mindset to scale processes. Excellent communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of accounting experience in tech, logistics, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting (GAAP)
• Experience with system implementations to improve ERP functionality
• Experience evaluating contracts and ASC 842
• Ability to drive multiple projects to completion under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Own month end close responsibilities including journal entries and reconciliations
• Support reporting and deliverables with Alphabet
• Identify system enhancements to accelerate close cycle
• Maintain Chart of Account structure and new account creation
• Review vendor contracts for policy alignment and process optimization
• Provide accounting guidance on leasing transactions or asset purchases
• Strengthen internal controls for financial accuracy and integrity
• Collaborate with finance and stakeholders on accounting impacts of key transactions

Skills

Accounting expertise

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

CPA or CA preferred

Tools

SAP S/4

Job description

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you’re ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Accounting Lead to join our Accounting team. This role is hybrid based in Palo Alto, CA. We are seeking a highly-motivated, detail oriented, and collaborative individual to join our growing accounting team. A successful candidate is one who thrives in a highly dynamic environment and looks to partner across the organization to build systematic accounting solutions to support our growth. The candidate will be responsible for establishing and owning relationships across the organization to build out critical general ledger accounting policies to support our growth, including leasing & fixed assets. This position will be responsible for leading month-end close activities and aligning our business operations to accounting standards. This position requires a strong understanding of US GAAP, comfort with ambiguity and change, and a growth mindset with passion for continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Own month end close responsibilities for critical accounting processes, including journal entries & critical reconciliations
• Support reporting & other deliverable coordination with Alphabet
• Experience with System implementation projects to improve core ERP functionality
• Identify system enhancements to accelerate close cycle, while maintaining accuracy
• Maintain ownership of Chart of Account structure, including new account & cost center creation
• Review significant vendor contracts to ensure alignment with policies & optimize accounting processes
• Review & provide accounting operations guidance on new leasing transactions or significant asset purchases
• Strengthen and/or implement internal controls to maintain financial accuracy & integrity
• Partner with finance & other stakeholders to provide timely & transparent guidance on accounting impacts for key transactions

What You’ll Need:

• 12+ years of relevant accounting experience, within technology, logistics, or manufacturing industries
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent practical experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) License is preferred
• Strong understanding and application of accounting principles and financial reporting (GAAP required or IFRS is a nice to have)
• Experience with SAP S/4 or equivalent ERP
• Experience evaluating contracts & operationalizing contracts under ASC 842
• A builder mindset that enjoys turning ambiguous workflows into streamlined, automated, and reliable processes.
• Experience establishing and implementing processes that scale with business
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with a passion for synthesizing complex data into a clear storyline
• Ability to independently drive multiple projects to completion under tight deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to actively contribute to our work culture

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range

$199,000—$212,000 USD

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

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