Director of Financial Operations

PF Changs China Bistro • Scottsdale, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Workday Financials.
• Track record of leading process improvements.
• Strong judgment, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-unit, retail, restaurant, or hospitality experience.
• Lease accounting experience under ASC 842.
• CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities, reconciliations, analyses, and reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex accounting matters and provide direction to the accounting team.
• Partner with the Controller to make accounting operations more efficient, accurate, scalable, and well controlled.
• Research, document, and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to non-routine transactions.
• Support labor-related accounting, including incentive compensation calculations and reconciliations.
• Complete lease modifications, renewals, reconciliations, and other activities under ASC 842.
• Coach team members, support performance management, and help employees build their skills and careers.
• Communicate and partner across the business, representing Accounting with a professional, solutions-focused approach.
• Contribute to additional projects and initiatives as business needs arise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• 20 days of paid vacation and sick time per calendar year for full-time Global Support Center team members, prorated for new hires.
• 12 company-selected paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Annual bonuses based on Company performance.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related programs.
• Preloaded Lucky Cat Meal Card for use at corporate-owned P.F. Chang’s locations.
• Employee discounts.
• Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director