Global Transfer Pricing Director — Strategy & Governance

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern, PA seeks a Director to lead its global transfer pricing strategy and governance, aligning with business operations and evolving regulations. You will partner with Accounting to operationalize policies, maintain the global allocation framework, and support international tax initiatives across the firm.

The role requires extensive collaboration with Tax, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Accounting, Technology, and senior leadership, and offers visibility to shape Vanguard's

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in transfer pricing and/or U.S. international tax within a public accounting firm, law firm, or multinational organization.
• Significant experience designing, implementing, and managing global transfer pricing policies, documentation, benchmarking studies, intercompany agreements, and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic international tax support for cross-border transactions, operating models, and business initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders in a complex global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead Vanguard's global transfer pricing strategy and framework, including design, implementation, and maintenance of policies, methodologies, intercompany pricing arrangements, documentation, and governance processes.
• Partner with Accounting to operationalize transfer pricing policies, oversee the global allocation framework, and maintain robust controls supporting monthly and annual processes.
• Support year-end tax provision processes by analyzing transfer pricing positions, intercompany results, and related tax accounting implications, coordinating with stakeholders on provision calculations.
• Lead Country-by-Country Reporting strategy and compliance program, including oversight of disclosures, governance, data collection, and transparency initiatives.
• Monitor U.S., OECD, and international developments related to transfer pricing and international tax and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Lead transfer pricing tax controversy and audit defense through risk assessments, documentation, and external advisor management.
• Manage relationships with external advisors to oversee transfer pricing documentation.
• Advise business leaders on transfer pricing and allocation matters, including understanding operational activities, risks, and value drivers.
• Drive continuous improvement of transfer pricing, international tax, and intercompany processes through governance, controls, technology, documentation, and procedures.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transfer pricing

U.S. international tax

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic guidance

Education

CPA

JD

Masters in Taxation/Accounting/Economics

Job description

Vanguard in Malvern, PA seeks a Director to lead its global transfer pricing strategy and governance, aligning with business operations and evolving regulations. You will partner with Accounting to operationalize policies, maintain the global allocation framework, and support international tax initiatives across the firm.

The role requires extensive collaboration with Tax, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Accounting, Technology, and senior leadership, and offers visibility to shape Vanguard's