Sr. Manager of SEC Reporting

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K) + company match

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Lucky Cat Meal Card

Exclusive employee discounts

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Senior Manager of SEC Reporting to lead external financial reporting, including quarterly and annual statements, SEC filings, disclosures, and controls.

You’ll partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations and external auditors to strengthen public-company reporting capabilities. You will own the external reporting calendar, drive continuous improvement, and coach a high‑performing team while supporting IPO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5–7+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience with SEC reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures.
• Manage 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K filings and related schedules.
• Own external reporting calendar and Workiva workflows.
• Coordinate with auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Maintain SOX controls over financial reporting.
• Develop and coach team members for high-quality reporting.

Skills

SEC reporting

Attention to detail

Cross‑functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

At P.F. Chang’s, we take PRIDE in creating a heart-filled, guest‑led Pan‑Asian dining experience while delivering meaningful value for our guests, Team Members, and shareholders. Our vision is to be the most admired Pan‑Asian restaurant company in the world. P.F. Chang’s is seeking a Senior Manager, SEC Reporting to join our Finance & Accounting team at our Global Support Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. In this highly visible role, you’ll lead key aspects of our external financial reporting process, including quarterly and annual financial statements, SEC filings, disclosures, reporting controls, and IPO‑readiness initiatives. You’ll partner closely with leaders across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, and our external auditors while helping strengthen and scale our public‑company reporting capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEC reporting professional who enjoys both the technical side of financial reporting and the opportunity to improve processes, develop a team, and influence how the function operates.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting reporting schedules.
• Manage the preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, as well as other SEC and IPO‑related filings.
• Own the external reporting calendar, coordinating deadlines, dependencies, contributors, and approvals across multiple teams.
• Manage the reporting process within Workiva, including linking, version control, review workflows, access, and filing support.
• Coordinate and review XBRL tagging and related quality‑control processes.
• Partner with external auditors on quarterly reviews, annual audits, financial reporting, and disclosure requirements.
• Serve as a resource on U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, financial statement presentation, and disclosures.
• Support technical accounting analyses, accounting policies, and disclosure conclusions for significant transactions.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX‑compliant internal controls over financial reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop assigned team members while ensuring high‑quality reporting deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to make external reporting more accurate, efficient, scalable, and well controlled.
• Support IPO‑readiness and public‑company reporting initiatives, including reporting processes, policies, controls, and disclosure readiness.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5–7+ years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience, including meaningful SEC reporting experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Public‑company financial reporting experience.
• Hands‑on experience completing multiple annual and quarterly SEC reporting cycles, including preparation of 10-K and 10-Q filings.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and disclosure requirements.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and coordinating deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, judgment, communication skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to take ownership, identify issues, and drive them through resolution.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to work effectively with Accounting, business partners, leadership, auditors, and external advisors.

Location: This is an office‑based position (minimum 3 days/week in the office) located at the P.F. Chang’s Global Support Center in Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. Candidates must currently reside in the greater Phoenix area and live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.

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.

Our Heritage

Whether it's an Asian design, a new twist on a classic dish, or a pair of chopsticks, we embrace our Asian heritage whenever and wherever we can. The fresh ingredients and pure cooking methods that we use every day in our kitchens have been the same since our inception in 1993. Today, we have 210+ U.S. restaurants, including airport locations, as well as 100+ international locations in more than 22 countries across the globe.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to Celebrate Life. Family. Food. We treat our team members like family, and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We love to learn and grow, to challenge and be challenged, and our ultimate goal is to do our best, no matter what we are doing. We live to serve others and strive to make our guests’ lives better through joyful hospitality!