Tax Associate, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2027 (Dallas)

Job Summary

The Tax Associate, Transfer Pricing works with a team of consulting economists to help multi-national companies correctly price their transactions between entities within their corporate group. This role assists with examining a variety of economic conditions and industry trends, evaluating clients' intercompany transactions and consulting with clients to set or substantiate prices charged between their related parties. The analysis of intercompany pricing is used to help companies with foreign and domestic tax regulations. The position requires not only strong analytical skills, but also exceptional writing and editing skills.

Job Duties

• Information Gathering
• Affords assistance in conducting client interviews to gather information on factors that can influence how inter-company transactions are priced.
• Interviews may collect information as follows:
• 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
• Financial data from the client
• Financial Analysis
• Performs additional financial analysis, such as the evaluation of market penetration scenarios or calculating the value of intangible property.
• Prepares project reports for clients, which include our approach, research, quantitative analysis and final results, these are used to document the extent to which a client's intercompany prices are in compliance with foreign and domestic tax regulations and present consulting advice.
• Prepares presentations that report to our client the results of analyses and recommendations.
• Report Writing
• Writes industry overviews to provide a context for a company's current operating environment.
• Writes descriptive functional analyses that are included in transfer pricing reports and documents.
• Takes interview notes and prepares detailed summaries for team members.
• Proofreads and edits reports prior to delivering to clients.
• Writes technical memos that describe the analytical process.
• Additional Duties
• Assists with preparation of internal and external presentations, research and training materials, and knowledge-sharing communications.
• Participates in practice improvement initiatives.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, English or other relevant field of study required.
• Economics and Finance degrees strongly preferred.
• Experience Internship within a professional services firm preferred, but not necessary.
• Prior experience working within a transfer pricing practice preferred, but not necessary.

Education

• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Skilled in detailed reading, proofing and editing highly technical and descriptive material.
• Able to independently produce the initial drafts of project deliverables are written reports.
• Effective interpersonal skills and experience with presentations or public speaking.
• Able to work collaboratively in small and large groups.
• Able to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner.
• Strong analytical and basic research skills.
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capable of researching taxation topics and communicating or composing written analysis effectively.
• Basic understanding of transfer pricing and the desire to learn more about the industry.

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clientsEmpowering team members to explore their full potentialOur talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunitiesCelebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirsFocus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communitiesBDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!

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