Project Accounting & Capital Governance Manager

Whataburger isn’t just a fast‑food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference. Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly, we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection. Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do As a Project Accounting & Capital Governance Manager, you lead the accounting operations that support our real estate and enterprise projects, third‑party services and repairs & maintenance, ensuring financial accuracy, strong controls, and clear insight for decision makers. Your leadership helps safeguard the integrity of our numbers while enabling growth and scalability. In this role, you make a difference by delivering reliable financial reporting and strengthening processes that protect the business. You serve with heart by mentoring your team, fostering accountability, and partnering thoughtfully with stakeholders. You win as one by working cross‑functionally with Finance, Operations, and business leaders to align goals and drive results. And you move forward boldly by identifying opportunities to improve systems, streamline workflows, and elevate how accounting supports strategic decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead accounting operations for the business, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Perform month‑end reporting, budget vs actuals variance analysis and year‑end close processes. Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial results. Lead planning & analysis efforts pertaining to projects, capital and expense. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls. Analyze financial results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Partner cross‑functionally to support business initiatives and decision making. Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Coach, develop, and manage performance of team members. The Sauce — Pay & Perks Competitive pay with bonus program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results. 5‑week paid holiday schedule. Flexible paid time off (PTO). Paid Corporate Holiday schedule. Paid Parental Leave. 401(k) match 1:1 up to 4%. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits. Opportunities for career development and growth. Whataburger Family Foundation — Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance. Discounted meals for you and a guest. Wireless Service discount. Computer & software discount. Fitness/Gym discount. Awards and recognition for all you do. Retirement Celebration Program. What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 6–9+ years of progressive accounting experience. Advanced Excel skills with strong data organization and process improvement capability. Experience managing accounting operations and close processes. Strong knowledge of GAAP and capitalization vs. expense principles. Strong knowledge of general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Experience ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Proven people leadership, coaching, and performance management skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving ability. Extra Toppings — Desired Experience Experience supporting and accounting for construction projects, enterprise‑related capital projects or similar business models from end to end. Exposure to system enhancements or process transformation initiatives. Experience partnering with Operations and project teams. Where & How You’ll Work This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. You’ll collaborate with leadership, cross‑functional teams, and external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours and travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E‑Verify Program. For more information go to E‑Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr Whataburger