Accounting Lead

About the role

Wing is looking for a Accounting Lead to join our Accounting team. This role is hybrid based in Palo Alto, CA. We are seeking a highly-motivated, detail oriented, and collaborative individual to join our growing accounting team. A successful candidate is one who thrives in a highly dynamic environment and looks to partner across the organization to build systematic accounting solutions to support our growth.

Responsibilities

• Own month end close responsibilities for critical accounting processes, including journal entries & critical reconciliations
• Support reporting & other deliverable coordination with Alphabet
• Experience with System implementation projects to improve core ERP functionality
• Maintain ownership of Chart of Account structure, including new account & cost center creation
• Review significant vendor contracts to ensure alignment with policies & optimize accounting processes
• Review & provide accounting operations guidance on new leasing transactions or significant asset purchases
• Strengthen and/or implement internal controls to maintain financial accuracy & integrity
• Partner with finance & other stakeholders to provide timely & transparent guidance on accounting impacts for key transactions

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant accounting experience, within technology, logistics, or manufacturing industries
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent practical 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 with SAP S/4 or equivalent ERP
• Experience evaluating contracts & operationalizing contracts under ASC 842

Qualifications

• 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
• The ability to independently drive multiple projects to completion under tight deadlines within a collaborative team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to actively contribute to our work culture