Manager, Transfer Pricing

Novanta Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 109,800 - 175,600; Full time

Job summary

Novanta is seeking a Transfer Pricing Manager to support and scale our global transfer pricing compliance and operations. This role will own core recurring TP workflows, including quarterly adjustment calculations, documentation review, forecast support, and process standardization, while providing targeted support on international tax matters such as BEAT, FDII/FDDEI, GILTI, and Pillar Two.

The position collaborates with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to drive accuracy, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in transfer pricing, international tax, or a closely related field.
• Solid understanding of transfer pricing concepts, intercompany transactions, and documentation requirements.
• Experience preparing or reviewing transfer pricing calculations, adjustments, documentation, and related analyses.
• Proficiency in Excel with comfort working across large data sets, trackers, and process‑oriented workpapers.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines across multiple workstreams.
• Effective communicator able to work cross‑functionally with finance, accounting, business partners, and external advisors.
• Detail‑oriented with emphasis on documentation quality, accuracy, and review readiness.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle) and experience with or interest in process improvement tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or AI‑assisted workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support quarterly and year‑end transfer pricing adjustments, true‑ups, and related workpapers.
• Own recurring TP processes, including documentation tracking, advisor coordination, intercompany agreement maintenance, and related workpapers.
• Coordinate transfer pricing inputs into the quarterly forecast and close processes, partnering with Accounting and FP&A to ensure timely, accurate data.
• Review and organize documentation supporting intercompany pricing, service charges, royalties, and other related‑party transactions.
• Provide support on international tax matters including BEAT, FDII/FDDEI, GILTI, and Pillar Two modeling and compliance.
• Support preparation or review of international tax forms (e.g., Form 5471, 5472, 8858, Canadian T1134, T106) and coordinate with local advisors on related filing obligations.
• Assist with transfer pricing audit support and responses to tax authority inquiries as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, AI tools, standardized templates, and stronger tracking processes.

Skills

Transfer pricing expertise

Excel proficiency

Project management

Communication

ERP familiarity

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Novanta is seeking a Transfer Pricing Manager to support and scale our global transfer pricing compliance and operations. This role will own core recurring TP workflows, including quarterly adjustment calculations, documentation review, forecast support, and process standardization, while providing targeted support on international tax matters such as BEAT, FDII/FDDEI, GILTI, and Pillar Two.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support quarterly and year‑end transfer pricing adjustments, true‑ups, and related workpapers.
• Own recurring TP processes, including documentation tracking, advisor coordination, intercompany agreement maintenance, and related workpapers.
• Coordinate transfer pricing inputs into the quarterly forecast and close processes, partnering with Accounting and FP&A to ensure timely, accurate data.
• Review and organize documentation supporting intercompany pricing, service charges, royalties, and other related‑party transactions.
• Provide support on international tax matters including BEAT, FDII/FDDEI, GILTI, and Pillar Two modeling and compliance.
• Support preparation or review of international tax forms (e.g., Form 5471, 5472, 8858, Canadian T1134, T106) and coordinate with local advisors on related filing obligations.
• Assist with transfer pricing audit support and responses to tax authority inquiries as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, AI tools, standardized templates, and stronger tracking processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in transfer pricing, international tax, or a closely related field.
• Solid understanding of transfer pricing concepts, intercompany transactions, and documentation requirements.
• Experience preparing or reviewing transfer pricing calculations, adjustments, documentation, and related analyses.
• Proficiency in Excel with comfort working across large data sets, trackers, and process‑oriented workpapers.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines across multiple workstreams.
• Effective communicator able to work cross‑functionally with finance, accounting, business partners, and external advisors.
• Detail‑oriented with emphasis on documentation quality, accuracy, and review readiness.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle) and experience with or interest in process improvement tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or AI‑assisted workflows.

Success Looks Like

• Recurring transfer pricing processes are clearly owned and consistently executed on time.
• Trackers, calendars, and support files are current and audit‑ready.
• Quarterly TP adjustments and forecast inputs are prepared with fewer last‑minute issues.
• Documentation and advisor coordination are more standardized and predictable.
• Issues are surfaced early and resolved pragmatically.
• The role expands to provide meaningful support on adjacent international tax compliance items.

Working Style

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a practical, business‑focused environment. This person takes ownership of recurring processes, works effectively across functions, and contributes to continuous improvement in tax operations.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary ranges from $109,800 to $175,600 USD annually, based on full‑time employment. Salary offers are influenced by location, skills, training, experience, education, and other factors. Certain roles may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation and/or long‑term incentives. The position includes a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits designed to enhance quality of life.

Novanta is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. If you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call [phone].