Specialty Tax Services Associate, Transfer Pricing - Summer 2025 (Boston)

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
  • Assists in conducting client interviews to gather information on factors that can influence how inter-company transactions are priced. The 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 Analysis
  • Analyzes the evaluation of industry data and financial data from the client, which are collectively used to benchmark or document appropriate intercompany pricing policies
  • 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
  • Organizes and summarizes client provided information
  • 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:
  • Assist with preparation of internal and external presentations, research and training materials, and knowledge-sharing communications
  • Participates in practice improvement initiatives
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education :

• Bachelors 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

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Prior exposure to Go Systems, Bloomberg terminal, tax research databases (including Standard and Poor’s or Moody’s branded products) and/or other tax-related software is beneficial, but not required

Language :

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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
• Ability 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
• Able to research taxation topics and communicate or compose written analysis effectively
Basic understanding of transfer pricing and the desire to learn more about the industry

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $78,000 - $120,000
Illinois Range: $74,000 - $100,000
Maryland Range: $75,000 - $100,000
Minnesota Range: $72,000 - $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $82,000 - $120,000
Washington Range: $78,000 - $120,000
Washington DC Range: $75,000 - $100,000

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 proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

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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 clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
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• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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