Tax Associate Transfer Pricing Summer 2027 Detroit

BDO USA, PC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC is seeking a Tax Associate in Transfer Pricing to collaborate with economists on pricing intercompany transactions for multinational clients. You will gather information, analyze financial data, and prepare reports to support tax compliance and transfer pricing documentation.

The role emphasizes writing clarity and research capabilities, with opportunities to develop expertise in market and industry drivers. Strong communication with clients is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Economics and Finance degrees strongly preferred.
• Internship in a professional services firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Information gathering to collect structure, responsibilities, risks, and profitability drivers for inter-company pricing.
• Financial analysis of industry and client data to benchmark intercompany pricing policies.
• Prepare project reports with methods, data, and final results for client delivery.
• Prepare client presentations with analyses and recommendations.
• Assist with internal/external presentations and knowledge-sharing materials.

Skills

Intercompany pricing

Transfer pricing

Financial analysis

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Go Systems

Bloomberg terminal

Tax research databases

Job description

Job Summary:

The Tax Associate, Transfer Pricing works with a team of consulting economists to help multi-national companies correctly price their transactions between entities within their corporate group. This role assists with examining a variety of economic conditions and industry trends, evaluating clients’ intercompany transactions and consulting with clients to set or substantiate prices charged between their related parties. The analysis of intercompany pricing is used to help companies with foreign and domestic tax regulations. The position requires not only strong analytical skills, but also exceptional writing and editing skills.

Job Duties:

• Information Gathering
  
  
  
  • Assists in conducting client interviews to gather information on factors that can influence how inter-company transactions are priced. The interviews may collect information as follows:
  
  
  • Corporate structure
  
  
  • Division of functional responsibilities among affiliated companies within the corporate group
  
  
  • Distribution of risks among affiliated companies within the corporate group
  
  
  • Value drivers for profitability
  
  
  • Industry overview and competitive pressure
  
  
  • Historical context of current circumstances
  
  


• Financial Analysis
  
  
  
  • Analyzes the evaluation of industry data and financial data from the client, which are collectively used to benchmark or document appropriate intercompany pricing policies
  
  
  • Performs additional financial analysis, such as the evaluation of market penetration scenarios or calculating the value of intangible property
  
  
  • Prepares project reports for clients, which include our approach, research, quantitative analysis and final results, these are used to document the extent to which a client’s intercompany prices are in compliance with foreign and domestic tax regulations and present consulting advice
  
  
  • Prepares presentations that report to our client the results of analyses and recommendations
  
  


• Report Writing
  
  
  
  • Writes industry overviews to provide a context for a company’s current operating environment
  
  
  • Writes descriptive functional analyses that are included in transfer pricing reports and documents
  
  
  • Organizes and summarizes client provided information
  
  
  • Takes interview notes and prepares detailed summaries for team members
  
  
  • Proofreads and edits reports prior to delivering to clients
  
  
  • Writes technical memos that describe the analytical process
  
  


• Additional duties:
  
  
  
  • Assist with preparation of internal and external presentations, research and training materials, and knowledge-sharing communications
  
  
  • Participates in practice improvement initiatives
  
  


• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education

• Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, English or other relevant field of study required


• Economics and Finance degrees strongly preferred

Experience

• Internship within a professional services firm preferred, but not necessary


• Prior experience working within a transfer pricing practice preferred, but not necessary

License/Certifications

• N/A

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word


• Prior exposure to Go Systems, Bloomberg terminal, tax research databases (including Standard and Poor’s or Moody’s branded products) and/or other tax-related software is beneficial, but not required

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional research and writing skills


• Skilled in detailed reading, proofing and editing highly technical and descriptive material


• Able to independently produce the initial drafts of project deliverables are written reports


• Effective interpersonal skills and experience with presentations or public speaking


• Ability to work collaboratively in small and large groups


• Able to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner


• Strong analytical and basic research skills


• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details


• Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously


• Able to research taxation topics and communicate or compose written analysis effectively


• Basic understanding of transfer pricing and the desire to learn more about the industry

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.

California Range: $85,000 - $120,000 Colorado Range: $78,000 - $120,000 Illinois Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Maryland Range: $85,000 - $100,000 Massachusetts Range: $85,000 - $120,000 Minnesota Range: $72,000 - $100,000 New Jersey Range: $80,000 - $100,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85,000 - $120,000 Ohio Range: $71,000 - $75,000 Virginia Range: $83,000-$87,000 Washington Range: $78,000 - $120,000 Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $100,000