Director of Financial Operations

P.F. Chang’s is seeking a Director of Financial Operations to lead key accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting. In this role, you’ll partner with the VP, Controller, Finance leaders, and business partners to strengthen financial controls, improve processes, and develop a high-performing team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Close Process: Oversee accounting activities, reconciliations, analyses, and reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Guide Accounting Operations: Serve as an escalation point for complex accounting matters and provide direction to the team.
• Improve Processes and Controls: Partner with the Controller to make accounting operations more efficient, accurate, scalable, and well controlled.
• Apply U.S. GAAP: Research, document, and apply accounting guidance to non-routine transactions.
• Oversee Labor Accounting: Support labor-related accounting, including incentive compensation calculations and reconciliations.
• Manage Lease Accounting: Complete lease modifications, renewals, reconciliations, and other activities under ASC 842.
• Develop the Team: Coach team members, support performance management, and help employees build their skills and careers.
• Partner Across the Business: Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and represent Accounting with a professional, solutions-focused approach.
• Support Special Projects: Contribute to additional projects and initiatives as business needs arise.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience; multi-unit, retail, restaurant, or hospitality experience is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Experience with labor accounting, including bonus and incentive calculations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in fixed asset accounting; experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Workday Financials.
• A track record of leading process improvements.
• Strong judgment, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• CPA license strongly preferred.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85255 - This role is based at our Scottsdale Global Support Center, where Team Members collaborate in person at least three days per week, with additional in-office days as business needs require.

Benefits We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and 401(K) starting on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time:  20 days per calendar year for full-time Global Support Center team members, prorated for new hires.
• Paid Holidays: 12 company-selected holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Competitive Pay & Performance Incentives: Annual bonuses based on Company performance.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement for job related programs.
• Lucky Cat Meal Card: Preloaded meal card for use at any corporate-owned P.F. Chang’s location.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts.
• Supportive Community: Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.

Why work for us?

Because it’s more than a job. We take PRIDE in creating a heart-filled, guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience, fueled by passion for our craft, respect for our people, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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