Transfer Pricing Manager

Reporting to the Director, Global Tax (“Director”), the Manager, Transfer Pricing supports the Director in managing Avient’s transfer pricing matters while partnering with the business and finance teams on the same. The position also supports the Director in managing transfer pricing tax risks and supporting Avient in transfer pricing audits, as well as providing transfer pricing operational support with our Managed Services Partner.

• Work with the Managed Services Partner to oversee and supervise transfer pricing compliance obligations including country-by-country report, Masterfile, local files, IRC Section 482 and OECD-compliant documentation and all related notifications globally.
• Work with the Managed Services Partner to support Avient’s intercompany transfer pricing policies, including intercompany tangible pricing, R&D reimbursement, royalties, HQ and regional management services, financing, secondments, and cost-sharing arrangements.
• Manage or assist with audit defense related to transfer pricing.
• Manage or assist with internal valuations and review of third-party valuations.
• Manage or assist with operating model simplification and plant rationalization projects.
• Provide support and input on matters of due diligence related to M&A transactions.
• Prepare tax models, draft step plans, and provide leadership on transfer pricing focused projects and transactions.
• Review operational transfer pricing outputs and analysis prepared by Managed Service Partner.
• Represent Avient in cross-functional initiatives and enterprise-wide projects, ensuring alignment of tax with broader business goals.
• Support global tax initiatives to optimize the effective tax rate and cash tax rate.
• Provide support to Avient’s income tax provision process, as needed
  

• Accredited four-year degree in accounting or economics.
• Advanced degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Transfer Pricing experience at a public multinational or in consulting for same.
• Experience with manufacturing or technology companies preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in applying US and OECD transfer pricing laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in English (reading, writing, and speaking) with additional regional language proficiency appreciated.
• Critical thinking and the ability to “own” responsibilities in a fast-paced environment focused on results.
• Team player with proven ability to lead and manage projects.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, informal, often ambiguous and rapidly changing business environment.