BDO USA, LLP
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 be charged with gathering client information for appropriate tax filings and preparing tax accrual work papers, participating in the tax planning process, and recognizing and communicating potential risks.
Job Duties
Transfer Pricing Studies:
Conducts transfer pricing studies involving the planning, documentation, audit defense and compliance stages.
Scopes, designs, and conducts the financial analysis related to intercompany transactions, including evaluation of industry and client financial data to benchmark or document appropriate intercompany pricing policies.
Completes supplemental financial analysis involving market penetration scenarios, the calculation of the value of intangible property, and analysis of financial transactions (e.g., loan analysis, guarantees, insurance transactions).
Plans, schedules and executes transfer pricing analyses working under the direction of STS Senior Director or STS Manager.
Manages deadlines and data due dates for assigned projects.
Utilizes standard databases (e.g., Compustat, Amadeus, ktMINE, Edgar, 10-K Wizard, Bloomberg, Lexis‑Nexis) to gather company information.
Prepares project reports documenting the client’s intercompany prices compliance with foreign and domestic tax regulations, presenting consulting advice summarizing the approach, research, quantitative analysis, and final results.
Participates in scoping calls related to proposals, preparing draft proposals and engagement letters under the direction of STS Senior Director or STS Manager.
Prepares presentations for current clients conveying analyses results and recommendations, and provides reviews of service capabilities for potential clients.
Participates in client interviews to gather information on factors affecting intercompany transactions within a corporate group, including corporate structure, division of functional responsibilities, distribution of risks, value drivers for profitability, industry overview and competitive pressure, historical context, and industry information.
Manages and reviews benchmarking work completed by STS Transfer Pricing Associates.
Tax Controversy:
Applies understanding of the audit, competent authority and APA process including statutory deadlines and requirements.
Prepares IDR responses on behalf of clients and works with clients to prepare appropriate arguments at audit, as necessary.
Tax Provision and FIN 48:
Applies transfer pricing in the context of tax provisions and ASC 740‑10.
Drafts memos for transfer pricing ASC 740‑10 analysis.
Collaborates with Core Tax and STS Groups.
Develops an in-depth understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding taxation.
Maintains high visibility in local offices and the region through networking with core tax and assurance managers and above.
Other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises the day‑to‑day workload of STS Transfer Pricing Associates and interns, reviewing work product.
Ensures Associates and interns are trained on all relevant tax software.
Provides clarification and guidance on complex concepts and tasks to colleagues and clients.
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations.
Acts as mentor to Associates and interns.
Monitors budgets and billings to manage project profitability.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or other relevant field, required.
Advanced degree, preferred.
Experience
More than two years of prior work experience, required.
Experience working within a transfer pricing practice, required.
Prior supervisory experience, preferred.
Experience with review of tax provisions from a transfer pricing perspective, preferred.
License/Certifications Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, 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
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and basic research skills.
Solid organizational skills with a focus on details and meeting project deadlines.
Ability to multi‑task while working independently or within a group environment.
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel.
Ability to interact with professionals at all levels.
Intermediate understanding of technical and practical issues in 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.
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: $73,500 - $131,250 Maryland Range: $73,500 - $131,250 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $73,500 - $131,250 Washington DC Range: $73,500 - $131,250
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Job Duties
Transfer Pricing Studies:
Conducts transfer pricing studies involving the planning, documentation, audit defense and compliance stages.
Scopes, designs, and conducts the financial analysis related to intercompany transactions, including evaluation of industry and client financial data to benchmark or document appropriate intercompany pricing policies.
Completes supplemental financial analysis involving market penetration scenarios, the calculation of the value of intangible property, and analysis of financial transactions (e.g., loan analysis, guarantees, insurance transactions).
Plans, schedules and executes transfer pricing analyses working under the direction of STS Senior Director or STS Manager.
Manages deadlines and data due dates for assigned projects.
Utilizes standard databases (e.g., Compustat, Amadeus, ktMINE, Edgar, 10-K Wizard, Bloomberg, Lexis‑Nexis) to gather company information.
Prepares project reports documenting the client’s intercompany prices compliance with foreign and domestic tax regulations, presenting consulting advice summarizing the approach, research, quantitative analysis, and final results.
Participates in scoping calls related to proposals, preparing draft proposals and engagement letters under the direction of STS Senior Director or STS Manager.
Prepares presentations for current clients conveying analyses results and recommendations, and provides reviews of service capabilities for potential clients.
Participates in client interviews to gather information on factors affecting intercompany transactions within a corporate group, including corporate structure, division of functional responsibilities, distribution of risks, value drivers for profitability, industry overview and competitive pressure, historical context, and industry information.
Manages and reviews benchmarking work completed by STS Transfer Pricing Associates.
Tax Controversy:
Applies understanding of the audit, competent authority and APA process including statutory deadlines and requirements.
Prepares IDR responses on behalf of clients and works with clients to prepare appropriate arguments at audit, as necessary.
Tax Provision and FIN 48:
Applies transfer pricing in the context of tax provisions and ASC 740‑10.
Drafts memos for transfer pricing ASC 740‑10 analysis.
Collaborates with Core Tax and STS Groups.
Develops an in-depth understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding taxation.
Maintains high visibility in local offices and the region through networking with core tax and assurance managers and above.
Other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises the day‑to‑day workload of STS Transfer Pricing Associates and interns, reviewing work product.
Ensures Associates and interns are trained on all relevant tax software.
Provides clarification and guidance on complex concepts and tasks to colleagues and clients.
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations.
Acts as mentor to Associates and interns.
Monitors budgets and billings to manage project profitability.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or other relevant field, required.
Advanced degree, preferred.
Experience
More than two years of prior work experience, required.
Experience working within a transfer pricing practice, required.
Prior supervisory experience, preferred.
Experience with review of tax provisions from a transfer pricing perspective, preferred.
License/Certifications Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, 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
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and basic research skills.
Solid organizational skills with a focus on details and meeting project deadlines.
Ability to multi‑task while working independently or within a group environment.
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel.
Ability to interact with professionals at all levels.
Intermediate understanding of technical and practical issues in 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.
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: $73,500 - $131,250 Maryland Range: $73,500 - $131,250 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $73,500 - $131,250 Washington DC Range: $73,500 - $131,250
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