Collaborative Planning: Collaboration with the global tax organization, corporate finance and accounting, local controllers, and global trade to address multi-faceted impacts from business changes or tax planning.
Annual Documentation / Valuation: Facilitate fact-gathering and preparation of transfer pricing documentation and legal entity valuations by external advisors. Be an active participant in the process to develop an expert understanding of the global operations in the Company. Review with local controllers the facts presented in documentation to ensure alignment with the facts of the business.
Operational Transfer Pricing: Apply the global transfer pricing policy of the company, which requires periodic review to modify or update as needed to remain in global compliance. Ensure intercompany agreements, transaction flows, transaction types, and ERP prices are consistent with policy and are supportable under audit. This role will assist in the design of processes and Excel workbooks required for the business to prepare quarterly transfer pricing segmented P&Ls to test the separate functions within a single legal entity. To the extent transfer pricing has not remained within policy, co-ordinate with the local finance, global customs/trade, and global tax organization to ensure appropriate TP adjustments are implemented and booked.
US GAAP Provision and various foreign tax return support: Prepare support for intercompany transaction volumes as required by various regional jurisdictions such as Canadian T106/T1134. Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes, including ASC740 reserve analysis and assist with TP forecast reviews.
Process Optimization: Drive standardization and automation for forecasted segmented P&Ls, data gathering for TP documentation, and use of Workiva for generating TP documentation reports. Ensure alignment with tax reporting processes and broader finance technology strategies.
Tax Audits: Support tax controversy and audit management of transfer pricing inquiries.
Organizational Stakeholders: Develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the corporate organization, including those responsible for financial reporting and forecasting.
We believe our tax team thrives in our environment where individuals can actively engage in projects to fully utilize our tax attributes and integrate new businesses into our processes and corporate structure. With that in mind – in addition to your contributions to our global tax operations, you will:
Grow your subject matter expertise through research and analysis to our ever-evolving business
Actively participate in projects to continue our investments in tax technology tools
Be supported in efforts to continue your training, staying current in tax developments, and establishing yourself in the tax community
Qualifications & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, economics, accounting or related field
Advanced degree or certification such as CPA, CFA or MBA, preferred
5+ years of progressive corporate or public accounting experience in income tax, including progressive experience in transfer pricing for multi-national corporations.
Skills & Competencies
Experience with tax software (e.g., Corptax), MSFT Office Suite, efficiency tools (e.g., Power BI Platform, Alteryx), and tools for consolidation and reporting (e.g., OneStream, Workiva).
Knowledge of overall workflow of accounting within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Demonstrated ability to work with large sets of data from decentralized sources and using technology tools for data analysis and scenario planning.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex transfer pricing concepts into actionable strategies.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant U.S. international income tax issues required for the ability to explain both U.S. international income tax issues and transfer pricing relevant for cross-border transactions.
A strong understanding of international statutory accounts and income tax adjustments will be highly valued.
Strong communication skills with ability to interact effectively with external advisors and finance teams throughout the organization.
Results-oriented, technically curious, and values effective collaboration.
Positive self-started with willingness to learn, understand the business, and readily adapt to a fast-changing business.
High level of integrity and a commitment to upholding professional standards.
We are tax optimizers at heart, we hope you are too!
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Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 131,215.00 - 219,075.00.
Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
