International Tax and Transaction Services – Transfer Pricing – Manager

The opportunity

The International Tax and Transaction Services practice is comprised of three competencies focused on advising corporate and private equity clients on all aspects of their capital agenda – Transaction Tax Advisory, International Corporate Tax Advisory and Transfer Pricing. ITTS is unique in that it is a joint venture between the Transaction Advisory Services and Tax service lines, allowing ITTS to maximize market opportunities as well as the growth and development of ITTS professionals. The transactions market is a major part of EY’s market strategy and a huge opportunity for both the business and EY professionals. With this many service offerings, you will have the opportunity to participate in cross-competency trainings to help develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.

The Transfer Pricing (TP) competency addresses planning, documentation and controversy issues associated with all types of intercompany transactions, assisting companies with supply chain matters, with a focus on intangible property and helping companies accurately reflect and monitor their transfer pricing in their financial systems.

Constantly changing regulatory environments have led to rapid growth in the area of transfer pricing. EY is a leader in synthesizing global developments and advising our clients. You’ll see that reflected in your career since you’ll be working with prestigious global clients at the leading front of economic analysis.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll be heavily involved at all stages of the project lifecycle, making this a high-profile opportunity to take on a wide range of responsibilities and diversify your skills and experience. It’s all about translating information from a variety of sources into quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform and advise our clients. That will include building relationships with clients in a spectrum of industries and getting to know their unique needs and aspirations to provide tailored global services.

Skills and attributes for success

• Applying complex transfer pricing concepts and economic/financial knowledge to resolve client challenges
• Providing a fully integrated approach to transfer pricing by preparing documents, participating in advanced pricing agreements (APAs) and assisting in defending transfer pricing in audits
• Supplying innovative transfer pricing and economic ideas alongside responsive services and work products
• Modeling financial outcomes, valuing intangible assets and developing practical planning approaches
• Coordinating work with other client service colleagues globally to drive collaboration

To qualify for the role you must have

• Licensed attorney; or
• Licensed CPA in state of practice; or
• Master’s or PhD in economics, finance, business, math, quantitative analysis, data or business analytics, information systems, engineering, public administration, international studies, statistics, supply chain, or computer science; or
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, math, quantitative analysis, data or business analytics, information systems, engineering, public administration, international studies, statistics, supply chain, computer science AND one of the following certifications: Enrolled Agent (if not eligible to sit for the CPA or Bar), Chartered Financial Analyst from the CFA Institute, American Society of Appraisers Business Valuation Certification, Certified Management Accountant, or American Society of Appraisers (Accredited Senior Appraiser); or
• At minimum a bachelor’s degree in one of the fields outlined above and a plan to obtain one of the above designations within 12 months of joining the practice; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• The ability to work at a fast pace, often with shifting responsibilities; and
• A minimum of two years of related work experience in professional services or professional tax organization, with specific experience in transfer pricing; and
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A PhD in a relevant discipline
• A consistent record of excellence in a professional services environment
• Existing transfer pricing experience