Tax Experienced Senior, Transfer Pricing

Job Summary

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

Job Duties

Transfer Pricing Studies

• Conduct transfer pricing studies involving the planning, documentation, audit defense and compliance stages
• Scope, design, and conduct the financial analysis related to intercompany transactions, including evaluation of industry and client financial data to benchmark or document appropriate intercompany pricing policies
• Complete supplemental financial analysis involving market penetration scenarios, calculation of the value of intangible property, and analysis of financial transactions (e.g., loan analysis, guarantees, insurance transactions)
• Plan, schedule and execute transfer pricing analyses under the direction of the STS Senior Director or STS Manager
• Manage deadlines and data due dates for assigned projects
• Utilise standard databases to gather company information (Compustat, Amadeus, ktMINE, Edgar, 10-K Wizard, Bloomberg, Lexis‑Nexis, etc.)
• Prepare project reports to document the compliance of the client’s intercompany prices with foreign and domestic tax regulations and present consulting advice summarising the approach, research, quantitative analysis and results of the final analysis
• 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 that convey the results of analyses and recommendations, or provide a review of the service capabilities of the practice for potential clients
• Participate in client interviews to gather information to understand factors affecting intercompany transactions within a group of related companies, including but not limited to the following examples
  • Corporate structure
  • Division of functional responsibilities among affiliated companies within the corporate group
  • Distribution of risks among affiliated companies within the corporate group
  • Value drivers for profitability
  • Industry overview and competitive pressure
  • Historical context of current circumstances
  • Industry information
• Manage and review benchmarking work completed by STS Transfer Pricing Associates

Tax Controversy

• Apply understanding of audit, competent authority and APA processes including statutory deadlines and requirements
• Prepare IDR responses on behalf of clients and work with clients to prepare appropriate arguments at audit, as necessary

Tax Provision and FIN 48

• Apply transfer pricing in the context of tax provisions and ASC 740‑10
• Utilise experience to draft memos for transfer pricing ASC 740‑10 analysis

Collaboration With Core Tax and STS Groups

• Develop an in‑depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
• Maintain high level of visibility in local offices and region (e.g., networking with core tax and assurance managers and above)

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or other relevant field, required
• Advanced degree, preferred

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organisational skills with a focus on details and ability to meet project deadlines
• Ability to multi‑task while working independently or within a group environment
• Capability to work in a deadline‑driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Ability to interact successfully with professionals at all levels
• Intermediate understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
• Intermediate knowledge of general calculations and cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and potential tax issues
• Experience working on different types of analysis across a number of industries

Experience

• More than three (3) years of work experience, required
• Experience working within a transfer pricing practice, required
• Prior supervisory experience, required
• Experience with review of tax provisions from a transfer pricing perspective, preferred

Software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Prior exposure to S&P Compustat, Moody’s RiskCalc, 10‑K Wizard, ktMINE, and other financial database products, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid organisational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details

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: $74,550 - $147,000
Maryland Range: $74,550 - $147,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $74,550 - $147,000
Washington DC Range: $74,550 - $147,000

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.