Director, Global Tax

For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more, visit partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

Position Description

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Global Tax to lead PAR’s global tax function. This role will oversee the execution and spend of the Company’s outsourced tax activities, ensuring ROI on strategic tax initiatives and optimization of recurring compliance processes. The ideal candidate pairs deep technical tax expertise with strong strategic and operational leadership. This leader will ensure PAR’s global tax posture aligns with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term growth plans, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, and external providers.

Position Location:

Syracuse Region

Reports To

SVP Finance & Transformation

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CTA, or equivalent certification preferred
• 15 years of corporate tax experience, ideally within a publicly traded organization
• Strong expertise in U.S. and international tax, global compliance, transfer pricing, and tax provision processes
• Experience managing outsourced tax functions and external service providers
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute global tax strategy, including planning, risk management, and optimization
• Experience with M&A tax diligence and structuring
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proven ability to operate strategically while executing hands-on work where required
  
  

Additional Skills

• Experience within mid-cap public companies
• Familiarity with tax technology solutions and ERP systems
• Knowledge of SEC reporting and disclosures related to tax
• Experience with cross-border transactions and global tax compliance
  
  

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

• Manage quarterly income tax provisions and all income tax compliance filings executed by external providers
• Lead the development and execution of PAR’s global tax strategy, including long-term planning, risk mitigation, and rate optimization
• Oversee global transfer pricing programs, including documentation, methodologies, and accounting entries
• Provide strategic tax leadership for M&A activities—diligence, structuring, and post-close integration
• Monitor international tax law changes and assess operational and compliance impacts
• Develop and maintain global tax policies that support sustainable growth and comply with SEC and regulatory requirements
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting
• Prepare and present tax reporting, forecasts, risk assessments, and strategy updates to senior leadership and in support of board-level matters
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax authorities, leading audit responses and inquiries
  
  

Interview Process

Interview #1: Virtual Screen with Talent Acquisition Team

Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)

Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)

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Compensation Range: $170K - $180K