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Grubhub · 2 hours ago

Associate Director, Accounting

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$156K/yr - $165K/yr

8+ years exp

Grubhub, part of Wonder, is a leader in the online food-ordering industry, seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Director, Accounting to join their team during a transformative journey towards an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The role involves providing financial guidance, leading accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP while fostering a high-performance culture among accounting professionals.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood DeliveryMarketplace

Hiring Manager

Allison Johnston

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

CPA designationASC 606 knowledgeInternal controls experienceNetsuite experienceFloqast experienceAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

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