Manager, Accounts Payable

WHO WE ARE

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.

WHAT WE'LL NEED

We are seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Wingstop’s supplier payment function. This role is responsible for leading and developing the Accounts Payable team while ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all payment processes. The Manager will drive operational excellence, strengthen internal controls, and implement scalable processes that support the company’s continued growth. 

In this role, you will oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations, including supplier invoice processing, payment execution, and compliance with company policies and internal controls. You will partner cross-functionally to enhance workflows, improve efficiencies, and ensure a best-in-class supplier experience while maintaining a strong control environment.

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring operational excellence, accuracy, and timeliness across all processes.
• Lead and direct daily AP operations, including invoice processing, supplier inquiries, statement reviews, and payment execution, ensuring service level expectations are consistently met.
• Drive compliance with company policies through rigorous oversight of two-way PO matching and internal control adherence.
• Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and proactively lead resolution of discrepancies to maintain strong vendor relationships and accurate financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex AP and supplier matters, providing timely resolution and executive-level visibility when needed.
• Own AP-related month-end close activities, ensuring accurate accruals, proper cutoff, and alignment with accounting standards and reporting deadlines.
• Champion a strong internal control environment, ensuring compliance with audit requirements, documentation standards, and financial governance policies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, and operational stakeholders to address PO discrepancies, improve processes, and enhance end-to-end procure-to-pay efficiency.
• Ensure the integrity and organization of AP records, maintaining a robust audit trail and readiness for internal and external audits.
• Evaluate workload distribution and drive continuous process improvement, identifying automation opportunities and implementing workflow enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Coach, develop, and mentor AP team members, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead the team effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, maintaining composure, prioritization discipline, and high performance under pressure.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or related finance functions, including experience leading or supervising a team
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end AP operations within a high-volume, multi-entity environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, internal controls, and audit support requirements
• Proven experience working in ERP systems (Oracle preferred), including workflow management and reporting
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data reconciliation and analysis)
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective leadership and cross-functional communication skills to partner with Procurement, Accounting, and Operations
• Purchase order (PO) experience required, including invoice matching and discrepancy resolution.

WHO YOU ARE

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 help. 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

Flavor Perks:
Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase plan
• Health savings or flexible spending account options
• 401K – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education Assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave 

Fun is the best Flavor:
• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Onsite game room

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.