Technical Accounting Lead

Wing • Palo Alto, CA

2h • $199,000 - $212,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Technical Accounting Lead to join our Finance team. This role is hybrid based in Palo Alto, CA As the first dedicated Technical Accounting lead at Wing, you will be the "founding architect" of our accounting policy framework. You aren't just following rules; you are codifying how a world-class autonomous delivery business operates. You will navigate the complexities of a hardware-heavy balance sheet (Leases & Fixed Assets) and complex revenue structures (ASC 606). This is a high-visibility role where you will bridge the gap between complex GAAP requirements and operationalizing these requirements in order to scale drone delivery.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience within technology, logistics, or manufacturing industries preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or equivalent 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 advising clients or the business on accounting treatments for significant transactions
• Experience with SAP S/4 or equivalent ERP
• Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to clearly explain complex accounting concepts to both accounting and non-accounting audiences
• Possess deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC accounting and reporting requirements, with proven ability to research and document complex accounting conclusions
• 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
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, whether working independently or collaborating within a team
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to actively contribute to our work culture

Nice To Haves

• IFRS is a nice to have

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of global accounting policies
• Manage the technical accounting treatment for our growing drone fleet and global real estate footprint. You'll oversee lease classification, right-of-use asset valuations, and embedded lease analysis
• Engage with Wing’s Strategic Partnerships team to review commercial arrangements for accounting under ASC 606
• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements. You will own the "draft-to-disclosure" process, ensuring audit-ready documentation and high-quality footnotes
• Manage the equity administration and accounting for ad hoc transactions, with an eventual plan for full ownership of equity accounting
• Partner with Alphabet to understand parent company accounting policies and translate these to Wing
• Collaborate with the Finance Systems team to automate technical accounting workflows (e.g., implementing lease accounting software or revenue recognition modules)
• Act as the primary liaison with Alphabet to present & articulate key technical accounting positions on complex transactions.
• Establish framework to formalize technical accounting memorandums for significant, unusual, or complex transactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level