Senior Associate, Internal Tax
At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax positions. Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyze financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimizing risks of non-compliance.
Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to :
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
- Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
- Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
- Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Internal Tax team you focus on transfer pricing compliance and planning of complex domestic and cross-border intercompany transactions. As a Senior Associate you analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain top standards. You build client relationships, develop a deeper understanding of the business context, and navigate increasingly complex situations to deliver quality work and grow your personal brand.
Responsibilities
Focus on transfer pricing compliance and planningAnalyze complex tax problems and provide solutionsMentor and guide junior team membersMaintain top standards in every deliverableBuild and nurture client relationshipsDevelop a thorough understanding of the business contextWhat You Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or EconomicsAt least 2 years of experienceWhat Sets You Apart
Master's Degree in Accounting or FinanceUnderstanding of transfer pricing basics industry analysis, functional analysis, economic analysis, and transfer pricing method selectionPractical experience in performing CPM / TNMM benchmarking studiesKnowledge of conducting tax research across authoritative and non-authoritative sources using a variety of research platformsPossessing proven problem-solving skills with attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, proactive communication of issues and progress, and ability to work independently with minimal supervisionHands-on experience with Alteryx, ability to understand, build, and modify Alteryx workflows and review the outputExperience in transfer pricing analysis of cost sharing arrangements (Treas. Reg. 1.482-7) and other transactions involving intangibles, including valuation of IPExperience in drafting memos / reports on complex tax issuesAbility to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validityAbility to work with subject matter specialists to analyze unique or emerging tax issues related to transfer pricingAbility to build trusted relationships and act as a liaison across the Firm's internal functionsProficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint