Sr. Director, Accounting Operations

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Director, Accounting Operations to lead and scale our core financial functions. This role oversees Accounts Receivable (A/R), Billing, Accounts Payable (A/P), and Payroll, ensuring operational excellence, robust internal controls, and seamless integration of acquired entities. This role will report directly to our Chief Accounting Officer.

The Impact You Will Make

• Strategic Operational Leadership
• Scale Operations: Develop and implement standardized procedures (SOPs) for the procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles to support Wonder’s rapid growth and IPO readiness.
• System Integration: Ensure the migration of accounting data from legacy systems to a unified enterprise platform (NetSuite).
• Post-Acquisition Integration: Oversee the onboarding of processing functions for acquired companies, ensuring alignment with Wonder’s policies and reporting standards.
• Functional Oversight:
• Accounts Payable (A/P): Manage the end-to-end P2P process, including vendor master file maintenance, duplicate detection, and transition to automated payment runs in NetSuite.
• Accounts Receivable & Billing: Optimize billing processes/systems and cash application processes across diverse business lines.
• Payroll: Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for a diverse workforce, including restaurant, production facility, and corporate employees.
• Internal Controls (SOX): Design and maintain a robust control environment (COSO framework) for operational accounting, ensuring all activities are audit-ready for SEC compliance.
• Team Management & Collaboration:
• Lead and mentor a diverse accounting operations team, identifying skill gaps and providing professional development opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Group Controllers, FP&A, Legal, and IT to ensure financial data integrity and support strategic decision-making.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership, Finance, and business partners to align operational goals, communicate key performance indicators, and influence strategic decisions.
• Customer Obsession: Drive functional teams to operate with a strong focus on satisfying the needs of all internal and external customers.

What You Bring To The Table

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a complex, multi-entity organization. Demonstrated ability to improve and mature operations through standardization and leverage of technology. Direct experience with complex supply chain environments preferred.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA highly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Systems Knowledge: Extensive experience with enterprise-grade ERP’s and automated procurement platforms (e.g., Zip).
• Acquisition Experience: Proven track record of successfully integrating accounting operations following material acquisitions.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions, including conducting cost-benefit analysis and prioritizing initiatives to drive operational efficiency and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and scaling financial functions in a complex, multi-entity organization.
• Proven track record of successful integration of accounting operations following material acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Extensive experience with enterprise-grade ERP’s and automated procurement platforms (e.g., Zip).
• Ability to develop and implement standardized procedures (SOPs) for the procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles.
• Experience managing a diverse accounting operations team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize initiatives and drive operational efficiency and financial performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package including equity and 401K.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Many benefits and perks not listed.

Pay

New York: $247,000 - $271,500 per year. Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Schedule

Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.

Contact Information

If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know. We look forward to hearing from you!