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.