Job Description

Tax Director, Transfer Pricing BDO USA

Job Description

The Tax Director, Transfer Pricing is instrumental in supporting Principals and the broader national TP practice through significant contributions to team development, commercial goals, and enrichment of specialty practices such as GVC, Intercompany Finance, and M&A. The role will drive practice goals in partnership with Principals and Managing Directors, demonstrating high standards of team development, clientcentricity, project management, and technical thought leadership. Candidates will manage and grow their own portfolio of clients with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Transfer Pricing Consulting and Compliance Services
  • Develop, recommend, and implement appropriate transferpricing methods (by transaction type) and clientspecific solutions.
  • Apply transferpricing regulations and identify transactionspecific issues while analyzing client business and financial data.
  • Determine and propose efficient strategies to achieve transferpricing compliance within the clients risk profile.
  • Manage the holistic transferpricing ecosystem (planning, compliance, operational, defense) across client relationships and services.
• Client Engagement
  • Ensure clients are aware of and compliant with local transferpricing requirements within the context of their overall operations.
  • Manage team and engagement economics to meet project metrics, including setup and billing.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor qualitycontrol and riskmanagement processes on all engagements.
• Tax Controversy
  • Advise and represent clients on contested issues with tax authorities, responding to information requests and notices.
  • Utilize understanding of broader tax ramifications of transferpricing policies to analyze, document, and defend positions.
• Tax Provisions
  • Employ general principles in tax accounting and understand the context of transferpricing in tax provisions.
  • Prepare and review tax provisions related to transferpricing.
  • Partner with Assurance professionals to plan tax accrual reviews related to transferpricing.
• Research and Analytics
  • Complete financial and economic analysis related to intercompany transactions, evaluating client data to assess and document appropriate intercompany pricing policies.
  • Identify the nature, depth, and breadth of research required and frame issues to be researched, including taxresearch comparability.
• Business Development
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel, identifying new business opportunities that support client objectives.
  • Demonstrate executive presence and serve as the primary contact for all transferpricing engagements.
  • Identify crossselling opportunities for other consulting specialties, including Assurance, Tax, and Advisory services.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Supervise daytoday workload of TP Managers and Associates on assigned engagements, reviewing and taking responsibility for final work product.
  • Ensure TP Managers and Associates are trained in transferpricing principles and relevant databases.
  • Evaluate performance of TP Managers and Associates and deliver timely feedback.
  • Serve as a career advisor to TP Managers and Associates, supporting professional development goals.

Education & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree required; focus in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferred.
• Advanced Degree: Advanced degree in Economics, Business, Law, or Finance preferred.
• Experience: Nine (9) or more years of prior transferpricing experience required; experience within a transferpricing advisory practice preferred.
• License/Certifications: MBA, CPA, CFA, JD, or EA certification preferred.
• Software: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with Access, Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, or similar data analytics applications preferred; prior exposure to Go Systems, tax and economicresearch databases, or other taxrelated software preferred.
• Language: Not applicable.
• Other Key Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; advanced analytical and research skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines; effective team leadership and development; knowledge of relevant filing sources and forms; understanding of technical and practical tax issues.

Salary

• National Range: $99,750$262,500
• Maryland Range: $99,750$262,500
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $99,750$262,500

About BDO

BDO is a global network of independent accounting and advisory firms, committed to helping people thrive every day. We provide assurance, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries. Our culture centers on meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity, creating a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and community impact. BDO operates under a robust Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering participants a stake in the firms success through fully funded equity participation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 EEO employer.

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