at BDO USA, LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Tax Senior, Transfer Pricing is responsible for utilizing research skills and working with tax software applications to prepare simple tax returns. In this role, the Tax Senior, Transfer Pricing will be charged with gathering client information for appropriate tax filings and preparing tax accrual work papers, participating in the tax planning process and recognizing and communicating potential risks.
Job Duties:
Transfer Pricing Studies:
Conducts transfer pricing studies involving the planning, documentation, audit defense and compliance stages
Scopes, designs, and conducts the financial analysis related to intercompany transactions to include, but is not limited to an evaluation of industry and client financial data to collectively benchmark or document appropriate intercompany pricing policies
Completes supplemental financial analysis involving the evaluation of market penetration scenarios, calculation of the value of intangible property, and the analysis of financial transactions (e.g., loan analysis, guarantees, insurance transactions)
Plans, schedules and executes transfer pricing analyses working under the direction of STS Senior Director or STS Manager
Manages deadlines and data due dates for assigned projects
Utilizes standard databases to gather company information (e.g., Compustat, Amadeus, ktMINE, Edgar, 10-K Wizard, Bloomberg, Lexis-Nexis, etc.)
Prepares project reports to document the compliance of the client's intercompany prices with foreign and domestic tax regulations and presents consulting advice summarizing the approach, research, quantitative analysis, and the results of the final analysis
Participates in scoping calls related to proposals and prepares draft proposals and engagement letters at the direction of STS Senior Director or STS Manager
Prepares presentations for current clients that convey the results of analyses and recommendations going-forward or providing a review of the service capabilities of the practice for potential clients
Participates in client interviews to gather information to understand the factors affecting intercompany transactions within a group of related companies, including but not limited to the following examples
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
Industry information
Manages and reviews benchmarking work completed by STS Transfer Pricing Associates
Tax Controversy
Applies understanding of the audit, competent authority and APA process including statutory deadlines and requirements
Prepares IDR responses on behalf of clients and works with clients to prepare appropriate arguments at audit, as necessary
Tax Provision and FIN 48
Applies transfer pricing in the context of tax provisions and ASC 740-10
Utilizes experience to draft memos for transfer pricing ASC 740-10 analysis
Collaboration with Core Tax and STS Groups
Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
Maintains high level of visibility in local offices and region (e.g. networking with core tax and assurance managers and above)
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises the day-to-day workload of STS Transfer Pricing Associates and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product
Ensures STS Transfer Pricing Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax software
Provides clarification and guidance on complex concepts and tasks to colleagues and clients, as appropriate
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for STS Transfer Pricing Associates and Interns
Acts as mentor to STS Transfer Pricing Associates and Interns, as appropriate
Monitors budgets and billings to manage project profitability
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or other relevant field, required
Advanced degree, preferred
Experience:
More than (2) years of prior work experience, required
Experience working within a transfer pricing practice, required
Prior supervisory experience, preferred
Experience with review of tax provisions from a transfer pricing perspective, preferred
License/Certifications:
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Prior exposure to S&P Compustat, Moody's RiskCalc, 10-K Wizard, ktMINE, and other financial databases... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
