Corporate Accounting Manager

Welcome to Whataburger Careers!

Our Flavor - Why Whataburger

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 Corporate Accounting Manager, you lead corporate accounting operations, with a focus on GAAP compliance, G&A expenses, and financial reporting, ensuring financial accuracy, strong controls, and clear insight for decision-makers. Your leadership helps safeguard the integrity of our numbers while enabling growth and scale.

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.

Day-to-Day Ingredients - Responsibilities

As a Corporate Accounting Manager, you will:

• Lead corporate accounting operations, with a focus on G&A and general ledger accuracy
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial results
• Support consolidated financial reporting and corporate reporting requirements
• 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 assigned team members

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
• 5 weeks PTO
• Flex Weeks
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• 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 Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and recognition for all you do
• Retirement Celebration Program

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of key accounting processes
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP including experience with accruals, estimates, and period-end adjustments
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes, including driving timeliness and accuracy in a corporate environment
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Experience supporting corporate accounting functions, including G&A expense accounting and accruals
• Experience ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Ability to translate financial results into operational insights and support data-driven decision-making
• Proven leadership, coaching, and performance management skills including driving accountability and continuous development
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners (Marketing, Legal, IT, Human Resources)

• CPA or CPA eligibility
• Exposure to system enhancements or process transformation initiatives
• Background supporting audits or external reporting requirements