Vice President, Corporate Controller

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We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

Job Description

Wingstop’s global growth demands financial leadership that is both disciplined and forward-looking. The Vice President, Controller serves as the company’s chief accounting officer, accountable for financial reporting, payroll, accounting operations, corporate and international tax, and financial systems. This executive safeguards the accuracy, transparency, and compliance of all financial information, while also enabling the business to scale through automation, artificial intelligence, and modern financial technologies. By delivering reliable reporting and insights, strengthening governance, and building a high-performing team, the VP, Controller ensures Wingstop continues to grow responsibly and with the confidence of shareholders, regulators, and brand partners.

We need a proven executive who can provide financial stewardship while also leading modernization of our finance function. This leader must be capable of delivering accurate and timely reporting, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and protecting Wingstop from financial and operational risks. At the same time, the VP, Controller must embrace technology, automation, and AI to create scalable, efficient, and future-ready financial processes. Success will require a balance of technical mastery, operational discipline, and strategic influence.

Role Responsibilities

• Provides enterprise-wide financial stewardship, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and accountability in all financial matters.
• Oversees all financial reporting, including SEC filings, statutory reporting, and management reporting, reinforcing credibility with shareholders, regulators, and brand partners.
• Leads corporate and international tax strategy, compliance, and reporting, while proactively managing risk and optimizing Wingstop’s tax position.
• Establishes and monitors internal controls and compliance programs, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), to safeguard company assets and mitigate risk.
• Manages accounting operations, payroll, credit, and cash management to ensure effective financial discipline and working capital oversight.
• Drives automation, AI adoption, and financial systems modernization to improve scalability, accuracy, and efficiency across the enterprise.
• Influences business processes beyond finance, ensuring operational decisions in areas such as supply chain and restaurant operations align with financial integrity and compliance.
• Partners with the CFO, FP&A, and Investor Relations to provide insights that shape capital allocation, investment strategy, and external communications.
• Represents Wingstop with auditors, regulators, banks, and external advisors, ensuring trust and accountability in all financial dealings.
• Builds a high-performing finance team, develops succession talent, and fosters a culture of accountability, growth, and alignment with Wingstop’s values.
• Anticipates emerging financial, regulatory, and operational risks and proactively positions Wingstop to mitigate exposure and sustain long-term shareholder value.

Requirements

Education & Credentials

Experience

Our Culture

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to support. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.

You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.

You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.

You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.

You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Perks

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

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