Associate Director, Accounting

Overview

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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…