Transfer Pricing Economist Manager

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Job Description

Your Career

We are looking for a top-notch Transfer Pricing Economist Manager, to join Palo Alto Networks’ Transfer Pricing team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional in the field of Transfer Pricing, a self-starter, a strategic and creative thinker, a great communicator who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams, and comfortable working with a diverse set of talented and high-performing colleagues in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This position is open to candidates in Santa Clara. This role reports to the Director, Global Transfer Pricing in Santa Clara, and will work directly with the Transfer Pricing and worldwide tax team. 

The International Tax team at PANW is a close-knit and dynamic group dedicated to establishing robust tax processes, frameworks, and systems that will drive the business forward during the upcoming phase of rapid expansion. Our primary objectives include establishing appropriate Transfer Pricing policies and procedures, evaluating avenues to achieve certainty, ensuring compliance across diverse geographical regions, meeting stringent reporting standards, and proactively preparing for audits to achieve our tax objectives. We take pride in our collaborative and enthusiastic approach, eagerly anticipating the exciting growth phase ahead, and are fully committed to supporting our business teams in every conceivable manner.

Your Impact

• As a member of our Transfer Pricing team, you will work on Palo Alto Networks Transfer Pricing matters including:
• Transfer Pricing Compliance and documentation: Manage global documentation, ensure timely filing of TP reports and disclosures, monitor regulatory deadlines.
• Financial Reporting: Review financial statements for TP analysis, oversee TP policy governance and execution.
• Restructuring: Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors on TP projects, support M&A and restructuring activities.
• Company Growth: Aid global expansion, research local TP requirements, support new market entries and transaction designs.
• Innovations: Identify and solve TP issues, assess impact of new legislation, enhance processes with automated tools.
• Audit Support: Respond to external audits, prepare TP responses for tax audits, assist with APA filings and restructuring.
• Benchmarking: Establish benchmarking criteria, identify comparables for studies, conduct interviews and documentation.
• TP Policy Design and Implementation: Conduct in-depth technical research, understand business data, develop TP policies.

Qualifications

Your Experience and qualifications    

• A successful candidate is a well-organized, proactive, hands-on individual with strong analytical skills and a passion for innovative technology solutions. The ideal applicant will demonstrate the ability to independently manage multiple processes while effectively collaborating in a team setting. Solid experience in worldwide tax compliance, tax documentation, tax accounting, and intercompany transactions is essential.
• 6+ years of Transfer Pricing experience, including in public accounting and/or in-house multinational company.
• Degree in Economics preferred, Accounting, Tax Law, PhD degree.
• In-depth knowledge of international transfer pricing regulations, OECD guidelines, and tax laws in various jurisdictions, including OECD Pillar Two rules