Vice President, Transfer Pricing and Tax Controversy

VP, Transfer Pricing and Tax Controversy (Hybrid)

Newark, NJ

Full time

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

The VP, Transfer Pricing and Tax Controversy leads the development, implementation, and defense of the company's global transfer pricing strategy and oversees all tax controversy matters across jurisdictions. This role ensures compliance with local and international tax laws, manages relationships with tax authorities, and supports strategic business planning, including the conclusion of advanced pricing agreements. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in transfer pricing methodologies, global documentation requirements, and dispute resolution, particularly within the context of U.S. and OECD frameworks.

We are made up of high performing teams that meet in person to learn and collaborate as needed. This role is considered hybrid, which means you’ll be assigned to a Broadridge office and given the flexibility to work from home.

Key Responsibilities:

Transfer Pricing Strategy & Policy

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s global transfer pricing policies and operating models, including automation of processes.
• Coordinate intercompany pricing for services, intangibles, financing arrangements, and cost-sharing agreements in line with OECD and U.S. regulations (e.g., IRC Section 482).
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of global transfer pricing documentation, including:
  • Master File
  • Local Files
  • Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR)
• Perform economic and functional analyses; evaluate arm’s length ranges; monitor benchmarking studies.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and business units to align transfer pricing with business operations and supply chain models.
• Support intercompany agreement drafting, renewals, and audits of IP valuation or cost allocations.

Tax Controversy & Audit Defense

• Serve as the principal representative for all U.S. and non-U.S. tax audits involving transfer pricing and other cross-border tax issues.
• Develop and execute strategic responses to information requests, audit queries, and negotiations with tax authorities (e.g., IRS, HMRC, tax authorities in APAC and EMEA).
• Manage and resolve Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs), and Competent Authority proceedings.
• Collaborate with external advisors and legal counsel for litigation risk assessment and documentation.
• Maintain and improve internal controls related to tax controversy matters.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Provide executive briefings to senior leadership, including the CFO and board, on risks, opportunities, and key developments.
• Coordinate with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Business Operations to ensure alignment on tax strategies.
• Represent the company in industry forums and with government advisory panels on international tax policy matters.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field (required)
• Advanced degree (MBA, JD, LLM, or Master’s in Taxation or Economics) strongly preferred
• CPA, EA, or similar certification a plus

Experience

• Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in transfer pricing and tax controversy
• Significant experience in a multinational corporation and/or Big 4 public accounting or law firm
• Proven success managing large-scale audits and defending transfer pricing structures
• Strong understanding of U.S. tax code, OECD guidelines, BEPS developments, and global transfer pricing regimes

Skills & Competencies

• Deep technical knowledge of transfer pricing theory, economics, and valuation
• Skilled negotiator with tax authorities and government agencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex matters to non-tax audiences
• Highly analytical and strategic thinker
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, tax/TP software (e.g., ONESOURCE, Alteryx, or comparable)

Salary range $175,000.00-$215,000.00. Bonus Eligible.  

Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.