Director of Tax

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Company: P.F. Chang's

Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Description:

P.F. Chang's is seeking a highly skilled tax professional to join our team as a Director of Tax. This role, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer is pivotal in managing and optimizing our tax function, including federal and multistate compliance, audit defense, tax planning, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the tax function with a focus on federal and multistate corporate and partnership income tax compliance, sales/use, and personal property tax compliance.
  • Serve as the primary tax advisor on critical business decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams (accounting, finance, treasury, legal).
  • Develop tax strategies that minimize tax liability in alignment with company goals and compliance requirements.
  • Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns, including the management of quarterly estimated payments and annual tax provisions.
  • Provide guidance on tax policies, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
  • Manage tax audits to ensure favorable outcomes and minimal financial exposure.
  • Identify, analyze, and execute tax planning opportunities to optimize the company's tax position.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA and/or Master's in Tax preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive tax experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge in federal and multistate tax compliance, tax planning, and audit defense.
  • Proficiency with ASC 740, SOX requirements, and tax software (e.g., CCH, OneSource, or similar).
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.


Location: Strong preference granted to candidates that are local to Arizona to work in our corporate office on occassion.

Benefits:

Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans start the 1st of the month after hire.

Annual Bonus Incentive: Position is bonus eligible, with incentives based on the company's overall performance each year.

Paid Time Off: 20 days annually for sick/personal time (prorated for new hires).

Paid Holidays: 12 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays for full-time team members.

Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a Retirement Savings Plan with a company matching contribution.

Meal Perks: Preloaded meal benefit card for use at any P.F. Chang's corporate-owned location.

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