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Transfer Pricing Senior Associate

PwC Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
DC-Washington IrvineLos Angeles +2 Full-time Senior Tax

At a glance

Senior Tax role at PwC. DC-Washington · full-time · $77,000–$214,000 base.

SalaryStated by PwC
$77,000 – $214,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleTax
SenioritySenior
LocationDC-Washington
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$77,000–$214,000
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 7d ago
Also hiring inIrvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Assess related-party pricing arrangements against tax rules to support clients’ compliance work
  • Create transfer pricing files, economic assessments and technical memoranda for client projects
  • Use financial records, tax returns and business context to shape pricing advice for related-party dealings
  • Build financial models and find comparable companies for arm’s-length assessments
  • Coach junior colleagues on transfer pricing analyses, review comments and method choices

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience
  • Before joining full-time, meet your state’s education rules for CPA exam eligibility

Who this fits

This senior associate role suits you if you can interpret economic and financial information, apply tax research and documentation skills, and build client relationships while guiding junior colleagues. Travel may reach twenty percent. You must be able to work without needing PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, subject to the stated policy.

From the employer

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Transfer Pricing

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Transfer Pricing Senior Associate you will support clients on transfer pricing matters, helping them develop and maintain pricing approaches for intercompany transactions while navigating tax rules and managing compliance-driven work. As a Senior Associate you will build client connections, guide junior team members, and handle more complex workstreams within our Tax Services practice, drawing on critical thinking, data interpretation, and a growing understanding of business context. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to transfer pricing analyses, prepare client-ready deliverables, and help translate technical findings into practical recommendations that support client service engagements.

Responsibilities

- Analyzing transfer pricing arrangements and applying tax regulations to support compliance across intercompany transactions
- Preparing transfer pricing documentation, economic analyses, and technical memoranda for client engagements
- Interpreting financial data, tax filings, and business context to develop pricing recommendations for related party dealings
- Supporting client service teams in planning and executing transfer pricing projects across multiple jurisdictions
- Reviewing functional interviews, industry information, and legal entity structures to inform pricing methods and benchmarking selections
- Developing financial models and conducting comparable company searches to support arm's length analyses
- Tracking evolving tax rules, guidance, and dispute trends to inform client deliverables and issue spot potential exposure
- Mentoring junior team members on transfer pricing work products, review feedback, and method selection

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment (Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity).

What Sets You Apart

- At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity
- Demonstrating transfer pricing knowledge across client engagements
- Interpreting economic data and financial modeling findings
- Applying tax documentation and tax research skills
- Navigating complex client situations with critical thinking
- Building client relationships while mentoring junior team members

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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