Associate Director, Technical Accounting

About Wonder Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise. About The Opportunity We are a high-growth, multi‑brand consumer company that has scaled rapidly through acquisition and is preparing for the financial reporting rigor of a public company. We are seeking a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting and External Financial Reporting to own complex accounting conclusions and drive the production of our external financial statements. This is a high‑visibility role, partnering closely with the CFO, FP&A, Legal, and external auditors. The Impact You Will Make Technical Accounting Research and document conclusions on complex transactions in audit‑ready technical memos, including: Debt and convertible instruments, including embedded derivative and beneficial conversion analyses (ASC 470, ASC 815) SAFEs and other freestanding financing instruments, including classification and remeasurement (ASC 480, ASC 815‑40) Warrants and equity‑linked instruments (ASC 815‑40, ASC 480) Preferred stock classification, rights, and preferences across multiple series (ASC 480, ASC 505) Share‑based compensation, including RSUs with liquidity‑event performance conditions and stock options (ASC 718) Leases, including a large multi‑entity lease portfolio (ASC 842) Business combinations and purchase accounting for acquisitions (ASC 805) Revenue recognition (ASC 606) Serve as the technical resource for new accounting standard adoptions and assess their impact External Financial Reporting Own the preparation of annual and interim financial statements and footnote disclosures, including condensed quarterly statements in a public‑company 10‑Q style (Regulation S‑X Article 10) Build and maintain the disclosure framework, including footnote rollforwards (leases, share‑based compensation, debt, equity) Prepare supporting workpapers and tie‑out binders that reconcile disclosures to underlying source systems Manage the financial statement close calendar and disclosure checklist compliance Coordinate directly with external auditors to support the audit and review process Cross‑Functional Partner Partner with Legal and Corporate Development on transaction structuring and the accounting implications of financings and acquisitions Work with Equity Administration and the cap table/equity systems to validate share‑based compensation and capitalization data Help build scalable processes, controls, and documentation standards as the company matures toward public‑company readiness What You Bring To The Table CPA required 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry Deep, hands‑on technical accounting expertise across the standards listed above, with demonstrated memo‑writing ability Experience preparing external financial statements and footnotes; SEC reporting (10‑K/10‑Q) experience strongly preferred Experience with complex capital structures (multiple preferred series, SAFEs, warrants, convertible debt) Experience with high‑volume share‑based compensation Strong Excel and systems skills; experience with equity administration systems a plus Ability to operate with autonomy in a fast‑paced, acquisitive environment As a matter of company policy, Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role. 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. NYC Base Salary $149,000–$157,000 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 build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on 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. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government’s E‑Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wonder