Tax Experienced Manager, Transfer Pricing

Job Summary The Tax Experienced Manager, Transfer Pricing is responsible for advising clients on the transfer pricing implications related to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, and identifying methods of complying with transfer pricing regulations. The role includes marketing, networking, business development within the area of expertise, recognizing potential changes in tax policy, and applying new policies to tax compliance. Research Completes financial analysis related to intercompany transactions, including evaluation of industry data and client financial data to assist in documenting appropriate intercompany pricing policies. Identifies when research is appropriate and frames issues to be researched. Tax Compliance Participates in determining the scope of transfer pricing projects, establishing project budgets and timelines, and drafting and presenting proposals to prospective clients. Administers the completion of the economic analysis and composes the final report. Ensures clients are compliant with transfer pricing requirements and proposes a year‑end transfer pricing review, if applicable. Assists in determining appropriate transfer pricing methods under IRS regulations and analogous rules under the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines. Ensures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing. Conducts detailed review of facts and data related to transfer pricing and identifies basic, complex, and advanced issues through the engagement. Manages engagements to achieve engagement metrics. Completes the project planning process and scheduling. Tax Controversy Represents clients before any tax authority on contested issues, as appropriate, with assistance and guidance from senior STS Transfer Pricing professionals. Transfer Pricing Consulting and Documentation Services Develops, recommends, and implements appropriate transfer pricing methods for specific transactions. Prepares planning/documentation reports. Applies relevant transfer pricing regulations when analyzing client business and financial data and identifies issues. Analyzes the applicability and implications of new regulations and reports findings to senior management. Recognizes the need to utilize other expert resources, internal and external, to assist with engagements as needed. Identifies opportunities for additional consulting specialties and federal tax cross‑selling opportunities and presents possibilities to senior management. Analyzes client situations and tax goals and provides transfer pricing advice to maximize client benefits. Tax Provision and FIN 48 Employs general principles in tax accounting regarding transfer pricing in tax provisions. Applies transfer pricing in the context of tax provisions and FIN 48. Reviews tax provisions related to transfer pricing. Partners with Assurance professionals to plan tax accrual reviews related to transfer pricing. Practice, Staff and Business Development Identifies opportunities and prepares and delivers presentations to pitch service capabilities to clients and potential clients. Prepares proposals, statement of work and engagement letters. Researches a variety of tax topics related to transfer pricing. Works on teams that summarize and report on recent transfer pricing developments. Drafts tax alerts to communicate recent developments to external audiences. Creates slides for internal and external presentations. Prepares training materials and presents on topics of interest to internal audiences. Works on special projects to develop the practice and improve efficiency. Tax Related Software Uses tax research databases and other tax‑related software; knowledge of statistical packages is preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises the day‑to‑day workload of Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product. Ensures all staff are trained on relevant tax software. Evaluates performance and assists in goal setting and professional development. Delivers performance feedback and completes evaluations. Acts as a career advisor to staff, as appropriate. Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required. Advanced degree is preferred. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Superior analytical and research skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet project deadlines. Ability to multi‑task independently or in a group setting. Proven ability to handle multiple projects in a deadline‑driven environment. Capability to manage and delegate to a team of tax professionals. Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel. Ability to encourage a team environment and contribute to the professional development of staff. Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on engagements. Ability to interact with professionals at all levels. Ability to research taxation topics and compose written analysis. Ability to network and develop business within Transfer Pricing. Excellent research skills and project management. Experience Six (6) or more years of prior experience is required. Experience working within a transfer pricing practice is required. Prior experience supervising professionals on a project or engagement basis is required. Experience reviewing tax provisions from a transfer pricing perspective is preferred. Prior experience applying knowledge of the interplay between transfer pricing and other areas of tax is preferred. Software Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Prior exposure to tax research databases and/or tax‑related software is beneficial; knowledge of statistical analysis software is preferred. Salary Range National Range: $94,500 - $189,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $94,500 - $189,000 Washington DC Range: $94,500 - $189,000 EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr BDO USA