Tax Analyst, Transfer Pricing

COMPANY OVERVIEW Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted innovative and science based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world Balchem employs approximately 1400 employees worldwide who provide the service quality and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders Founded in 1967 Balchem a Maryland corporation became a publicly traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BCPC Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices manufacturing sites and R&D centers primarily located in the US and Europe The Company consists of three business segments Human Nutrition and Health Animal Nutrition and Health and Specialty Products POSITION SUMMARY The Tax Analyst Transfer Pricing role supports the Companys global transfer pricing strategy compliance and documentation requirements This role is responsible for monitoring intercompany transactions assisting with transfer pricing analyses coordinating with finance and operational teams across multiple jurisdictions and supporting the preparation of annual transfer pricing documentation and tax audits The position works closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure compliance with US IRC Section 482 OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and local country requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Transfer Pricing Compliance & Documentation Assist with the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation including Master Files Local Files benchmarking studies and supporting analyses performed by third party transfer pricing consultantsCoordinate collection of financial and operational data required for transfer pricing studies across domestic and international entitiesMaintain contemporaneous documentation supporting intercompany transactions and pricing methodologies including intercompany agreementsMonitor changes in global transfer pricing regulations and assess potential impacts on the organizationSupport Country by Country Reporting CbCR and Pillar Two data collection initiatives as applicableTransfer Pricing Monitoring & Analysis Perform quarterlyannual reviews of legal entity profitability to ensure results remain within established arms length rangesAnalyze intercompany sales service fees royalties cost allocations and other cross border transactionsAssist in calculating and documenting transfer pricing true up adjustmentsPrepare financial analyses variance reports and management summaries related to transfer pricing performanceSupport implementation and maintenance of transfer pricing policies within ERP and financial systemsCross Functional Collaboration Partner with Accounting Finance Cost Accounting Supply Chain and local finance teams to ensure proper recording and execution of intercompany transactionsCoordinate with external transfer pricing advisors during annual documentation projects and benchmarking updatesSupport integration of transfer pricing considerations into new business initiatives restructuring activities and intercompany agreementsAssist with training and communication of transfer pricing policies to finance and business stakeholdersTax Audits & Controversy Support Assist in preparing responses to tax authority inquiries and audits related to transfer pricing mattersOrganize and maintain supporting documentation for examination readinessSupport preparation of data requests and analyses associated with advance pricing agreements tax rulings and controversy matters as needed REQUIREMENTS Required Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Taxation or a related disciplineStrong analytical and quantitative skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detailStrong verbal and written communication skillsPreferred 1 2 years of experience in transfer pricing international tax or US corporate income taxExperience with transfer pricing documentation and OECD guidelinesExperience working with multinational organizationsCPA CPA candidate Masters of Taxation or progress toward professional certificationThe expected salary range for this position is 75000 90000 a year