Strategic Assistant Controller — GAAP, SOX & Growth

Wingstop Restaurants Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

Volunteer day

Competitive bonus structure

Team stock purchase plan

Health savings account options

401k plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Lunch provided in office

Discount on Wingstop gift cards

Onsite game room

Job summary

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to act as a strategic business partner overseeing accounting operations and internal controls to support growth.

The role requires leading multiple projects, ensuring timely closes, and applying technical accounting policies. The ideal candidate has a CPA, 10+ years of accounting experience, public company background, and Sarbanes‑Oxley expertise.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Internal controls / SOX

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CPA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Public company experience

Sarbanes-Oxley experience

Big 4 experience preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

SAP/Oracle

Job description

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.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• 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.
  
  

Education And Work Experience

• 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.
  
  

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 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.