Transfer Pricing Manager - US
About The Position
ASML is seeking a senior transfer pricing expert for the United States to join its Global Transfer Pricing team. The position connects US business developments to transfer pricing implications and owns the transfer pricing agenda for ASML’s US operations and the Cymer business and operating model. It combines business engagement with responsibility for US controversy and advance-pricing matters, operational transfer pricing, compliance, corporate projects and the development of global transfer pricing policies. The role partners with US business, Finance, Legal, Tax & Customs and operational stakeholders, as well as the global team, to identify and resolve issues. It translates complex matters into clear decisions, sustainable policies, workable processes and completed actions. The position is located on-site in San Diego, California, with a flexible workplace arrangement that permits remote work up to two days per week. Domestic and/or international travel may be required based on company needs.
Requirements
- University degree in Tax, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Law or a comparable discipline.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant transfer pricing or international tax experience, gained in-house, in professional services, or both.
- Strong knowledge of US transfer pricing principles and practical experience applying them in a complex multinational environment.
- Experience with operating models, intercompany transactions and agreements, functional analysis, transfer pricing documentation and operational implementation.
- Experience with APAs/BAPAs, tax authority interactions, controversy or audit defense.
- Ability to connect transfer pricing expertise with business operations, finance, accounting, tax, legal agreements, systems and governance.
- Hands-on, outcome-oriented approach, including structuring ambiguity, defining ownership, following up consistently and bringing topics to a documented and sustainable close.
- Strong stakeholder and communication skills, including constructive challenge, adapting to different audiences and creating alignment.
- Ability to work independently across time zones and cultures while collaborating closely with a global team.
- Comfort working with financial data and operational processes.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced tax degree, CPA or similar qualification.
- Recurring APA reporting experience.
- Familiarity with ERP, consolidation, planning or reporting tools.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with US business, Finance, Legal, Tax & Customs and operational stakeholders; identify transfer pricing implications early and lead issues toward practical resolution.
- Partner with US-based Tax and Customs experts to coordinate advice, execution and resolution of cross-disciplinary matters.
- Own the transfer pricing agenda for ASML US operations and Cymer, including operating models, intercompany flows and agreements, operational transfer pricing, business changes, and continued integration and alignment with ASML.
- Lead or coordinate US APA/BAPA and transfer pricing controversy work, including fact pattern coverage, functional analysis, information requests, position papers, annual reporting, audit readiness, and interactions with advisors and tax authorities.
- Oversee and steer US operational transfer pricing and relevant tax provisioning activities, ensuring calculations, price setting, pre-billings, adjustments, reconciliations and root-cause analyses are timely, accurate and completed.
- Own the US transfer pricing compliance calendar and delivery, including transfer pricing documentation, local files, APA/BAPA annual reports and other recurring requirements; coordinate contributors, review output and close open points.
- Engage in US-focused and worldwide corporate projects, drive consistent global approaches and contribute a US perspective where relevant.
- Develop, update and implement global transfer pricing policies and positions; translate policy into workable processes, controls, intercompany arrangements and stakeholder guidance.
- Assess changes in functions, assets, risks, people, decision-making and financial flows to determine whether operating-model assumptions, policies or advance agreements remain appropriate.
- Use data and financial insight to challenge outcomes, identify recurring issues and drive structural solutions.
- Provide clear recommendations and implementation plans, escalate when required, and retain ownership until matters are resolved and embedded.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for employees and their families.
- Dental insurance for employees and their families.
- Vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Basic life insurance for employees and their families.
- Participation in the Company’s 401k plan.
- Eight hours of vacation leave every month.
- Thirteen paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
