Tax Senior, Transfer Pricing

BDO USA Experienced Career Site•Los Angeles, CA

21d•$73,500 - $131,250

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or other relevant field, required
More than (2) years of prior work experience, required
Experience working within a transfer pricing practice, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and basic research skills
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Intermediate understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
Experience working on different types of analysis across a number of industries.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, preferred
Prior supervisory experience, preferred
Experience with review of tax provisions from a transfer pricing perspective, preferred
Prior exposure to S&P Compustat, Moody’s RiskCalc, 10-K Wizard, ktMINE, and other financial databases products, preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts transfer pricing studies involving the planning, documentation, audit defense and compliance stages
Scopes, designs, and conducts the financial analysis related to intercompany transactions to include, but is not limited to an evaluation of industry and client financial data to collectively benchmark or document appropriate intercompany pricing policies
Completes supplemental financial analysis involving the evaluation of market penetration scenarios, calculation of the value of intangible property, and the 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 to gather company information (e.g., Compustat, Amadeus, ktMINE, Edgar, 10-K Wizard, Bloomberg, Lexis-Nexis, etc.)
Prepares project reports to document the compliance of the client’s intercompany prices with foreign and domestic tax regulations and presents consulting advice summarizing the approach, research, quantitative analysis, and the results of the final analysis
Participates in scoping calls related to proposals and prepares draft proposals and engagement letters at the direction of STS Senior Director or STS Manager
Prepares presentations for current clients that convey the results of analyses and recommendations going-forward or providing a review of the service capabilities of the practice for potential clients
Participates in client interviews to gather information to understand the factors affecting intercompany transactions within a group of related companies, including but not limited to the following examples
Manages and reviews benchmarking work completed by STS Transfer Pricing Associates
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
Applies transfer pricing in the context of tax provisions and ASC 740-10
Utilizes experience to draft memos for transfer pricing ASC 740-10 analysis
Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
Maintains high level of visibility in local offices and region (e.g. networking with core tax and assurance managers and above)
Supervises the day-to-day workload of STS Transfer Pricing Associates and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product
Ensures STS Transfer Pricing Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax software
Provides clarification and guidance on complex concepts and tasks to colleagues and clients, as appropriate
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for STS Transfer Pricing Associates and Interns
Acts as mentor to STS Transfer Pricing Associates and Interns, as appropriate
Monitors budgets and billings to manage project profitability
Other duties as required