GrubHub Inc.
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JR100588**About Grubhub**At Grubhub, we champion restaurants from coast to coast. Restaurants sit at the heart of communities. It’s our mission to strengthen their roots, deepen their connections, and increase the positive impact they have on people and society.Grubhub, part of Wonder, delivers the best local, authentic cuisine right to diners’ doors—and new customers and billions in revenue to local businesses. Featuring over 375,000 merchants in over 4,000 cities nationwide, our innovative technology, user-friendly platforms, and streamlined delivery capabilities have made us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering.
Since we opened our doors in 2004, Grubhub has been opening doors all across the country. Bakery doors in Hyde Park, jibarito joint doors in Queens, and doors of opportunity all across the country. Join our team and help us open more.**About The Opportunity**Grubhub, a leader in the online food-ordering industry, is on a transformative journey as our parent company works toward an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This pivotal moment requires us to build a robust and dynamic accounting function. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Director, Accounting to join our team.Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will be a critical business partner to various VPs across the organization, providing insightful financial guidance and strategic support. These roles are essential in building a strong control environment and ensuring our accounting processes are scalable, efficient, and ready for the rigors of a public company.**The Impact You Will Make*** **Financial Accounting & Analysis**
+ 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.* **Team Leadership & Management**
+ 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.* **IPO & Technical Accounting Readiness**
+ 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.* **Strategic Collaboration & Innovation**
+ 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.**What You Bring to the Table*** 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.* Previous experience at an audit firm is a strong asset.* In-depth knowledge and proven experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition.* Strong understanding of internal controls and experience with control frameworks (e.g., SOX).* Experience at a public company or a company that has recently undergone an IPO is highly desirable.* 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. This role requires grit and resilience to navigate the complexities of a dynamic, pre-IPO environment.* Experience with Netsuite, Floqast is a strong asset* High comfort level dealing with large data sets; ability to read and decipher SQL queries is strongly preferredWonder 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.#LI-Hybrid**Base Salary**Illinois: $156,500 - $165,000 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.**Benefits**We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.**A Final Note**At Wonder, we believe that in order to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens.
We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
If you have a disability, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you.**We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy**.Wonder is the mealtime platform built to satisfy every craving without compromise. With options including dine-in, delivery, pickup, and meal kits, Wonder makes every dining experience effortless. With the Wonder app, you can combine hundreds of dishes from the menus of world-renowned chefs in a single order so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving—no more mealtime debates, just fuller plates, and happy eaters.Recognized by *Fast Company* as one of the “Most Innovative Companies,” Wonder’s portfolio of brands also includes meal-kit pioneer Blue Apron, leading online food marketplaces Grubhub and Seamless, last-mile logistics platform Relay, and Emmy-winning media company Tastemade. Together, we're united by a single mission: to make great food more accessible.There has never been a more exciting time to join our world-class team. We’ve brought together people who are changing the way the world eats—with grit, optimism, care, and a little bit of salt, and pepper. And it's just the beginning. Help us become the primary destination for mealtime. We hope you’re hungry. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Chicagotime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 18 Days Agojob requisition id:
JR100588**About Grubhub**At Grubhub, we champion restaurants from coast to coast. Restaurants sit at the heart of communities. It’s our mission to strengthen their roots, deepen their connections, and increase the positive impact they have on people and society.Grubhub, part of Wonder, delivers the best local, authentic cuisine right to diners’ doors—and new customers and billions in revenue to local businesses. Featuring over 375,000 merchants in over 4,000 cities nationwide, our innovative technology, user-friendly platforms, and streamlined delivery capabilities have made us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering.
Since we opened our doors in 2004, Grubhub has been opening doors all across the country. Bakery doors in Hyde Park, jibarito joint doors in Queens, and doors of opportunity all across the country. Join our team and help us open more.**About The Opportunity**Grubhub, a leader in the online food-ordering industry, is on a transformative journey as our parent company works toward an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This pivotal moment requires us to build a robust and dynamic accounting function. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Director, Accounting to join our team.Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will be a critical business partner to various VPs across the organization, providing insightful financial guidance and strategic support. These roles are essential in building a strong control environment and ensuring our accounting processes are scalable, efficient, and ready for the rigors of a public company.**The Impact You Will Make*** **Financial Accounting & Analysis**
+ 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.* **Team Leadership & Management**
+ 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.* **IPO & Technical Accounting Readiness**
+ 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.* **Strategic Collaboration & Innovation**
+ 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.**What You Bring to the Table*** 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.* Previous experience at an audit firm is a strong asset.* In-depth knowledge and proven experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition.* Strong understanding of internal controls and experience with control frameworks (e.g., SOX).* Experience at a public company or a company that has recently undergone an IPO is highly desirable.* 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. This role requires grit and resilience to navigate the complexities of a dynamic, pre-IPO environment.* Experience with Netsuite, Floqast is a strong asset* High comfort level dealing with large data sets; ability to read and decipher SQL queries is strongly preferredWonder 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.#LI-Hybrid**Base Salary**Illinois: $156,500 - $165,000 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.**Benefits**We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.**A Final Note**At Wonder, we believe that in order to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens.
We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
If you have a disability, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you.**We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy**.Wonder is the mealtime platform built to satisfy every craving without compromise. With options including dine-in, delivery, pickup, and meal kits, Wonder makes every dining experience effortless. With the Wonder app, you can combine hundreds of dishes from the menus of world-renowned chefs in a single order so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving—no more mealtime debates, just fuller plates, and happy eaters.Recognized by *Fast Company* as one of the “Most Innovative Companies,” Wonder’s portfolio of brands also includes meal-kit pioneer Blue Apron, leading online food marketplaces Grubhub and Seamless, last-mile logistics platform Relay, and Emmy-winning media company Tastemade. Together, we're united by a single mission: to make great food more accessible.There has never been a more exciting time to join our world-class team. We’ve brought together people who are changing the way the world eats—with grit, optimism, care, and a little bit of salt, and pepper. And it's just the beginning. Help us become the primary destination for mealtime. We hope you’re hungry. #J-18808-Ljbffr