Sr. Director, Technical Accounting & External Reporting

Wonder • New York, NY

92d • $247,000 - $271,500

About The Position

Wonder is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Sr. Director of Technical Accounting and External Reporting to build and lead our reporting function as we ultimately transition to a public company. This is a critical leadership role responsible for all complex technical accounting matters, statutory reporting, reporting related to external financing, and ensuring the overall integrity of our financial statements. You will serve as the company's primary expert on U.S. GAAP and will be responsible for executing a successful IPO from a financial reporting perspective. This role will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and work closely with the CFO, legal counsel, Group Controllers, and other executive leaders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of 'Big 4' public accounting and leadership positions within a public company.
• Direct, hands-on experience leading the preparation of S-1 financials sections for a successful IPO is strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX compliance.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading a technical accounting and reporting function.
• Hands-on experience implementing and operating strong controls in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex accounting concepts to non-financial professionals.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams and manage external relationships with auditors and consultants.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced pre-IPO environment.
• Experience with major ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and reporting tools (e.g., Workiva, ActiveDisclosure).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on all technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases (ASC 842), and business combinations (ASC 805).
• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of all corporate accounting policies in collaboration with Group Controllers.
• Research, resolve, and document complex accounting transactions in formal memos.
• Lead the end-to-end preparation of the financial sections of S-1 registration statements and all subsequent SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Contribute to the annual proxy statement process.
• Manage the external reporting calendar, coordinating with internal teams (Group Controllers, Legal, FP&A, Investor Relations) and external partners (auditors, legal counsel) to ensure deadlines are met.
• Design and implement a robust internal control framework over the financial reporting process.
• Ensure that the company will be prepared to be SOX compliant from day one as a public company.
• Partner with internal audit to test and validate controls.
• Collaborate extensively with finance, legal, operations, and technology teams to provide expert accounting guidance on new business initiatives, contracts, and strategic transactions.
• Prepare and present materials on complex accounting topics for the Audit Committee and senior management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package including equity and 401K.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs.
• Many benefits and perks that are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees