Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA, JD, LLM, or Master's in Tax preferred
12-15+ years of relevant experience, including Big 4/law firm and in-house corporate tax
Strong background in U.S. and international tax compliance, planning, and reporting
Experience building or transforming tax functions and processes
Familiarity with multinational organizations and cross-border tax issues
Proven ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Lead and build the global tax function for Pizza Hut as a standalone company
Oversee tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and planning across U.S. and international jurisdictions
Design and implement standalone tax processes and controls
Manage tax matters to support business objectives and minimize tax liability
Oversee preparation and review of tax provisions, filings, and forecasts
Lead resolution of tax audits and manage relationships with tax authorities globally
Partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, and Controllership to support business decisions
Establish and manage relationships with external advisors to supplement internal capabilities
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and assess implications for global operations
Support separation-related activities and readiness for Day 1
Benefits
Opportunity to shape and lead a global tax function in a standalone environment
Engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Strategic influence over tax operations and compliance
Exposure to international tax considerations and legislative changes
Potential for professional growth in a dynamic, evolving organization
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
The Director, Tax will lead all aspects of Pizza Hut's global tax function, including U.S. domestic and international tax operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and planning across a standalone global organization.
As Pizza Hut transitions to an independent entity, this role will be critical in establishing and scaling a fit-for-purpose tax operating model, including systems, processes, governance, and third-party support required to operate independently. This position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to build and influence across a lean, globally distributed organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and build the global tax function for Pizza Hut as a standalone company, including defining the operating model, governance, and external support structure
Oversee all aspects of tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and planning across U.S. and international jurisdictions
Design and implement standalone tax processes and controls, including policies previously supported by Yum! infrastructure (e.g., SEC reporting, transfer pricing, tax provisioning, statutory reporting)
Manage tax matters to support business objectives, including minimizing tax liability, ensuring compliance, and enabling growth initiatives
Oversee preparation and review of tax provisions, filings, and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a standalone environment
Lead resolution of tax audits and manage relationships with tax authorities globally
Partner closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, and Controllership to support business decisions, cash management, and compliance requirements
Establish and manage relationships with external advisors (e.g., Big 4 firms, legal counsel), leveraging third parties strategically to supplement internal capabilities
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and assess implications for Pizza Hut's global operations
Support separation-related activities, including TSA management, contract transitions, entity structuring, and readiness for Day 1 and beyond
Communicate tax risks, strategies, and implications to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner Key Focus Areas for Standalone Transition
Build vs. inherit: Stand up core tax capabilities that may have previously resided within Yum! (e.g., systems, reporting, governance)
Right-sized operating model: Balance lean internal team structure with effective use of external advisors
Risk management: Ensure appropriate controls and compliance standards in a newly independent environment
Global consistency with local execution: Maintain enterprise standards while enabling flexibility across markets
Scalability: Establish processes that can evolve with future growth and structural changes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA, JD, LLM, or Master's in Tax preferred
12-15+ years of relevant experience, including a combination of Big 4 / law firm and in-house corporate tax experience
Strong background in U.S. and international tax, including compliance, planning, and reporting
Demonstrated experience building or transforming tax functions, processes, or operating models
Experience working within or alongside multinational organizations, with exposure to cross-border tax considerations
Proven ability to operate effectively in a lean, fast-paced, and evolving environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders
The posted salary range is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.
