Head of Transfer Pricing - WB

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Your New Role

Warner Bros. is seeking am accomplished Head of Transfer Pricing. Reporting directly to the Head of Tax, this role leads the global transfer pricing strategy and operations for the organization. It is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining transfer pricing policies that align with business operations and comply with international tax regulations.

The role will oversee documentation, planning, audit defense, and intercompany pricing models, while partnering with finance, legal, and business units to ensure tax efficiency and risk mitigation.

Your Role Accountabilities

Strategy & Planning:

• Design, implement, and maintain the company's global transfer pricing policies and operating models to align with business objectives and achieve efficiencies

• Oversee the preparation of global transfer pricing forecasts for tax provision and other planning and restructuring efforts as well as the annual global country-by-country report

• Oversee OTP aspects of US GAAP and non-US statutory financial statement preparation.

• Identify and drive areas of improvement

• Support broader tax strategy and planning initiatives such as modeling the impact of BEPS 2.0.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with OTP SOX controls and maintain necessary documentation / support

• Oversee timely and accurate monthly and/or quarterly TP calculations.

• Oversee the preparation and filing of transfer pricing documentation, such as Master Files, Local Files, and Country-by-Country Reports, in all relevant jurisdictions.

• Ensure all intercompany transactions comply with international standards, like OECD guidelines, and local laws.

Business Partnership & Advisory

• Work with various internal departments, including finance, legal, supply chain, and IT, to ensure transfer pricing policies and their implementation are aligned with operational realities

• Lead transfer pricing planning and structuring for intercompany transactions

• Provide guidance on the transfer pricing implications of new business initiatives, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructurings, and supply chain changes

• Lead engagements with external advisors and oversee ongoing TP co-sourcing relationship with external advisory firm

Audit and Risk Management:

• Lead the company's strategy and represent the organization during audits and disputes with tax authorities worldwide, including the IRS.

• Respond to information requests, defending transfer pricing positions, and manage Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and other resolution proceedings.

• Identify and manage tax risks associated with transfer pricing. Report on uncertain tax positions and maintain internal controls related to intercompany transactions.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Communicate senior management strategic visions to staff.

• Proactively manage team performance, productivity, and wellbeing, prioritizing resources effectively.

• Maintain a high-performance culture by ensuring skills sets and competencies are developed through feedback and development opportunities. 

• Review and approve the team's goals and objectives.

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