Tax Managing Director, Transfer Pricing

The Tax Managing Director, Transfer Pricing collaborates with Principals to lead the national TP practice towards the collective goal of becoming the pre-eminent Transfer Pricing Practice in the U.S. The Tax Managing Director, Transfer Pricing will create, develop, and maintain strong client relationships (both internally and externally) and motivate, inspire, and develop our transfer pricing team from the Associate to the Director levels. This role will oversee the development of creative and practical transfer pricing solutions for our clients that solve their strategic problems by drawing on the broad capabilities of our national Transfer Pricing practice, BDO Tax, BDO Advisory, and our Global BDO offices. The Tax Managing Director, Transfer Pricing is an entrepreneurial driver of the business and is able to build and sustain profitable business that drives the development of our team towards the goals of our national TP practice and BDO Tax. Job Duties: Transfer Pricing Consulting and Compliance Services Develops, recommends, and implements appropriate transfer pricing methods (by transaction type) and client‑specific solutions Applies transfer pricing regulations and identifies transaction‑specific issues when analyzing client business and financial data Determines and proposes efficient strategies to achieve transfer pricing compliance within the construct of the client’s risk profile Manages holistic transfer pricing ecosystem (planning, compliance, operational, defense) across client relationships and services provided Client Engagement Ensures clients are aware of and compliant with local transfer pricing requirements within the context of their overall operations Manages a team and engagement economics to achieve targeted project metrics, including project set‑up and billing Develops, implements, and monitors quality‑control and risk‑management processes on all engagements Tax Controversy Advises and represents clients on contested issues with tax authorities, and utilizes experience in responding to information requests and notices Utilizes understanding of broader tax ramifications of transfer pricing policies, and is able to analyze, document, and defend the position Tax Provisions Employs general principles in tax accounting and understands the context of transfer pricing in tax provisions Prepares and reviews tax provisions related to transfer pricing Partners with Assurance professionals to plan tax accrual reviews related to transfer pricing Research and Analytics Completes financial and economic analysis related to intercompany transactions, including evaluation of client data to assist in the assessment and documentation of appropriate intercompany pricing policies Identifies the nature, depth, and breadth of research required, and frames issues to be researched, including tax‑research comparability Business Development Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and client personnel and identifies new business opportunities that contribute to client objectives Demonstrates executive presence and the ability to represent the firm as a primary contact for all types of transfer pricing engagements Identifies cross‑selling opportunities for other consulting specialties, including Assurance, Tax, and Advisory services Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises day‑to‑day workload of TP Managers and Associates on assigned engagements, reviews and takes responsibility for final work product Ensures TP Managers and Associates are trained in transfer pricing principles and relevant databases Evaluates performance of TP Managers and Associates and delivers timely periodic feedback to other team members Serves as a career advisor to TP Managers and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Education: Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics, preferred Advanced degree in Economics, Business, Law, or Finance, preferred Experience: Ten (10) or more years of prior transfer pricing experience, required Experience working within a transfer pricing advisory practice, preferred License/Certifications: One (1) or more of the following certifications, preferred MBA, CPA, CFA, JD, or EA Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, preferred Familiarity with Access, Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, and/or other data analytics/visualization applications, preferred Prior exposure to Go Systems, tax and economic‑research databases and/or other tax‑related software, preferred Language: N/A Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Advanced analytical and research skills, including data‑driven solutions Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to lead a team, involve other stakeholders, and focus on details Ability to successfully multi‑task while working independently or within a group environment and successfully interact with professionals at all levels Ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously Ability to effectively manage a team of tax professionals and delegate work assignments as needed Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel Knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings, as well as the most widely used filing forms and awareness of other forms Understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation Knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $157,500 - $420,000 Maryland Range: $157,500 - $420,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $157,500 - $420,000 Washington DC Range: $157,500 - $420,000 Location: 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10166, US *Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr BDO USA, Llp