Tax Manager, Transfer Pricing

BDO USA; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA seeks a Tax Manager, Transfer Pricing to advise clients on the tax implications of business objectives, propose options, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. You will market, network, and develop the practice within your area of specialization.

The role demands leadership on engagements, development of transfer pricing methods, and supervision of staff, with emphasis on research, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Economics required; advanced degree preferred.
• Five or more years of transfer pricing experience required.
• Experience in leading engagements and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on transfer pricing implications and compliance.
• Develop and implement transfer pricing methods for various transactions.
• Manage engagements and supervise staff to meet metrics.
• Prepare planning and documentation reports.
• Represent clients in transfer pricing matters with tax authorities if needed.

Skills

Transfer pricing

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Economics

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

GoSystems

Tax research databases

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Tax Manager, Transfer Pricing is responsible for advising clients of the tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations. In this role, the Tax Manager, Transfer Pricing will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance.

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Tax Manager, Transfer Pricing is responsible for advising clients of the tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations. In this role, the Tax Manager, Transfer Pricing will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance.

Job Duties

• Research
  • Completes financial analysis related to intercompany transactions to include an evaluation of industry data and financial data provided by the client to assist in the documentation of appropriate intercompany pricing policies
  • Identifies when research is appropriate and frames issues to be researched
• Tax Compliance
  • Ensures clients are compliant with transfer pricing requirements and proposes a year-end transfer pricing review, if applicable
  • Assists in determining appropriate transfer pricing methods under IRS regulations and analogous rules under the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines
  • Ensure tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing
  • Conducts detailed review of facts relating to transfer pricing and data and identifies basic, complex and advanced issues through the engagement
  • Conducts detailed review of transfer pricing analysis and reports on it
  • Manages engagement to achieve engagement metrics
  • Completes the project planning process and scheduling
• Tax Controversy
  • Represents clients before any tax authority on contested issues, as appropriate, and with assistance and guidance from senior Transfer Pricing professionals
• Transfer Pricing Consulting and Documentation Services
  • Develops, recommends, and implements appropriate transfer pricing methods (by type of transaction) to specific situations
  • Prepares planning/documentation reports
  • Applies transfer pricing regulations relevant to particular types of transactions when analyzing client business and financial data and identifies any issues
  • Analyzes the applicability and implications of new regulations and reports those findings to Tax Senior Director and/or Tax Principal
  • Recognizes need to utilize other expert resources, internal and external, to assist with engagements, as needed
  • Identifies opportunities for additional consulting specialties and federal tax cross selling opportunities and presents possibilities to appropriate members of senior management
• Tax Provision and FIN 48
  • Employs general principles in tax accounting and relevance of transfer pricing in tax provisions
  • Applies transfer pricing in the context of tax provisions and FIN 48
  • Reviews tax provisions related to transfer pricing
  • Partners with Assurance professionals to plan tax accrual reviews related to transfer pricing
• Tax Related Software
  • Utilizes Caseware, GoSystems, tax research databases and other tax-related software in the completion of assigned tasks
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of Transfer Pricing Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
• Ensures Transfer Pricing Senior Associates, Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax software
• Evaluates the performance of Transfer Pricing Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Transfer Pricing Senior Associates, Associates and Interns
• Acts as Career Advisor to Transfer Pricing Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Major in Accounting or Economics, preferred
• Advanced degree, preferred

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of prior experience, required
• Experience working within a transfer pricing practice, required

License/Certifications

• N/A

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word, preferred
• Prior exposure to Go Systems, tax research databases and/or other tax-related software beneficial, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Capable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Ability to research taxation topics and communicate or compose written analysis effectively

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.

National Range: $79,800 - $168,000

Maryland Range: $79,800 - $168,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000

Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000

About Us

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 your 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.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"