February 06, 2012
Director, Transfer Pricing - 2400

BRIEF OVERVIEW:
This position is being created to provide strategic / tactical thought leadership to primary business and tax leadership on all areas that are impacted by the Companys’ transfer pricing practices, policies, and procedures.


Qualifications
IN THIS POSITION YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

The mandate for this position is to drive change within the Company to help build a successful, world-class tax organization. As with all Tax Directors at the Company, this individual must be viewed as a respected business partner capable of delivering thoughtful, proactive advice to the senior leadership team and to business leaders around the world.

Key priorities and challenges include the following:


  • Function as a business and tax leader for all transfer pricing projects, policies, and procedures within the Company. This includes, but is not limited to, managing all transfer pricing documentation both in the US and overseas, and helping manage related tax audits and controversy as appropriate
  • Analyze current and future transfer pricing strategies to help mitigate risk, optimize efficiency, and facilitate future business operations, mergers, acquisitions, and the like. Provide timely and accurate tax advice to support business units and facilitate sound financial planning. Develop and maintain robust accounting controls as they relate to transfer pricing.
  • Establish productive and value-adding relationships with tax advisors, outside vendors of tax-related services, the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities. Ensure that the company is always receiving the highest quality tax counsel and service, and is always conducting itself with integrity and professionalism.
  • Working with the VP and other Tax Directors, assist in developing and implementing a global tax strategy that maximizes consolidated Company financial results and supports our business unit objectives. This will include creative tax planning and tax structuring for the Companys’ global legal entities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS POSITION: 
This individual should be a person of unquestionable integrity and a team player who has shown the ability and track record of winning the confidence and trust of colleagues and the respect of the broader business community. This person should be a passionate, visionary leader capable of driving change and discipline throughout the organization - with the ability to serve as a business partner to the various division leaders, as well as the rest of senior management.

A deep technical background in transfer pricing is absolutely required to be successful in this role. Equally important to your success, however, is the ability to work well with people at all levels of our organization; excellent communication skills, a working knowledge of GAAP and SAP; the ability to manage multiple projects; and a sincere drive to create change.

The most highly sought after candidates will be broad-based financial professionals with strong academic credentials and at least 4 years of transfer pricing experience in public accounting or industry. Required education includes a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, and a preference for candidates with a CPA and/or MBA