Tax Senior, Transfer Pricing

Job Summary

The Tax Senior, Transfer Pricing is responsible for utilizing research skills and working with tax software applications to prepare simple tax returns. In this role, the Tax Senior, Transfer Pricing will gather client information for appropriate tax filings, prepare tax accrual work papers, participate in the tax planning process, and recognize and communicate potential risks.

• Transfer Pricing Studies:
  • Conduct transfer pricing studies involving the planning, documentation, audit defense and compliance stages.
  • Scope, design, and conduct financial analysis related to intercompany transactions, including evaluation of industry and client financial data for benchmarking or documenting appropriate intercompany pricing policies.
  • Complete supplemental financial analysis, such as market penetration scenarios, value‑of‑intangible calculation, and analysis of financial transactions (e.g., loan analysis, guarantees, insurance transactions).
  • Plan, schedule, and execute transfer pricing analyses under direction of the STS Senior Director or STS Manager.
  • Manage deadlines and data due dates for assigned projects.
  • Use standard databases (e.g., Compustat, Amadeus, ktMINE, Edgar, 10‑K Wizard, Bloomberg, Lexis‑Nexis) to gather company information.
  • Prepare project reports documenting compliance of the client’s intercompany prices with foreign and domestic tax regulations, and present consulting advice summarizing the research, quantitative analysis, and results.
  • Participate in scoping calls related to proposals and prepare draft proposals and engagement letters under direction of the STS Senior Director or STS Manager.
  • Prepare presentations for current clients conveying results of analyses and recommendations, or portraying the practice’s service capabilities to potential clients.
  • Participate in client interviews to understand factors affecting intercompany transactions—corporate structure, functional responsibilities, risk distribution, profit drivers, industry competition, historical context, and industry information.
  • Manage and review benchmarking work completed by STS Transfer Pricing Associates.
• Tax Controversy:
  • Apply understanding of the audit, competent authority, and APA process including statutory deadlines.
  • Prepare IDR responses on behalf of clients and collaborate with clients to prepare appropriate arguments during audits.
• Tax Provision and FIN 48:
  • Apply transfer pricing in the context of tax provisions and ASC 740‑10.
  • Draft memos for transfer pricing ASC 740‑10 analysis.
  • Collaborate with Core Tax and STS Groups.
  • Develop an in‑depth understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities in various areas of taxation.
  • Maintain high visibility in local offices and region, networking with core tax and assurance managers.
• Other duties as required.

• Supervise the day‑to‑day workload of STS Transfer Pricing Associates and interns, and review work product.
• Ensure training on all relevant tax software.
• Provide clarification and guidance on complex concepts and tasks to colleagues and clients.
• Deliver periodic performance feedback and complete evaluations for associates and interns.
• Act as mentor to associates and interns.
• Monitor budgets and billings to manage project profitability.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field – required.
  • Advanced degree – preferred.
• Experience:
  • More than 2 years of prior work experience – required.
  • Experience in a transfer pricing practice – required.
  • Prior supervisory experience – preferred.
  • Experience reviewing tax provisions from a transfer pricing perspective – preferred.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Prior exposure to S&P Compustat, Moody’s Risk Calc, 10‑K Wizard, ktMINE, and other financial database products – preferred.
• Language:
  • N/A
• Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and basic research skills.
  • Solid organizational skills with ability to meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to multi‑task independently or within a group.
  • Capacity to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Intermediate understanding of tax issues and opportunities.
  • Experience across a range of industries.

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."