Tax Associate, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2027 (Detroit)

BDO USA, LLP; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

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ESOP ownership

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Tax Associate, Transfer Pricing to join a team of consulting economists. You will help multinational clients price intercompany transactions and prepare reports documenting pricing strategies and compliance with foreign and domestic tax rules.

The role emphasizes strong writing and analytical skills, client interviews, and delivering high-quality, well-structured deliverables under tight deadlines. Prior transfer pricing exposure is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, English or related field required.
• Economics/Finance degrees strongly preferred.
• Internship in professional services is a plus but not required.
• Experience in transfer pricing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gather information via client interviews and document factors affecting intercompany pricing.
• Analyze financial data and benchmark intercompany pricing policies.
• Prepare project reports detailing approach, results and recommendations.
• Draft presentations to communicate analyses and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting/English

Economics or Finance degrees preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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.

Salary Ranges

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

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

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