Associate Director, Accounting

Wonder Group • Chicago, IL

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

Grubhub, a leader in the online food-ordering industry, is on a transformative journey as our parent company works toward an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This pivotal moment requires us to build a robust and dynamic accounting function. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Director, Accounting to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will be a critical business partner to various VPs across the organization, providing insightful financial guidance and strategic support. These roles are essential in building a strong control environment and ensuring our accounting processes are scalable, efficient, and ready for the rigors of a public company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation is required.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years of experience managing a team.
• In-depth knowledge and proven experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and experience with control frameworks (e.g., SOX).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A strong, collaborative spirit, a passion for leveraging technology, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get into the details to solve problems.
• This role requires grit and resilience to navigate the complexities of a dynamic, pre-IPO environment.
• High comfort level dealing with large data sets; ability to read and decipher SQL queries is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience at an audit firm is a strong asset.
• Experience at a public company or a company that has recently undergone an IPO is highly desirable.
• Experience with Netsuite, Floqast is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Analysis Taking full ownership of specific areas of the P&L and Balance Sheet, including the integrity and accuracy of the financial data.
• Leading the month-end close process for your respective area, ensuring all deadlines are met and the close goes smoothly.
• Being able to effectively communicate and speak to month-end results, including providing variance analysis and key insights to business partners and leadership.
• Team Leadership & Management Leading and mentoring a team of 2-4 accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Reviewing and approving journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
• IPO & Technical Accounting Readiness Acting as a subject matter expert on ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), leading the interpretation and application of this standard to new initiatives and business models.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining a strong internal control environment aligned with established frameworks (e.g., SOX) to support our IPO readiness.
• Assessing the accounting implications of new business initiatives, products, and partnerships, providing proactive guidance to business leaders.
• Strategic Collaboration & Innovation Building strong, collaborative relationships with VPs and other cross-functional leaders to understand their business needs and provide financial insights.
• Working independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of your area and driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrating an AI-forward mindset , identifying and implementing new technologies to automate and streamline accounting processes.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K.
• Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees