Career Area:
Finance
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Caterpillar is looking for a proactive, high-energy, take-ownership Transfer Pricing Associate Director to join our Global Tax team. Based in the United States, this position will have global responsibilities and report directly to the Global Transfer Pricing Director - joining a dynamic International Tax and Transfer Pricing Team within Caterpillar that works closely with our Business Units (BUs). This role will have direct responsibility for developing, managing, implementing, and executing our Enterprise and Regional transfer pricing planning initiatives and transfer pricing strategies. This experienced transfer pricing professional will be a valued member on a global team that develops and provides complex technical transfer pricing support to our business partners Globally.
The candidate will work closely with members across the global tax department and external stakeholder teams (e.g., Business Units, Finance, Legal, Systems) to consider current and future business plans, obtain cross-functional tax subject matter input, and ensure coordination, development, and execution of cross-functional tax and transfer pricing solutions in a sustainable manner. The candidate must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex transfer pricing concepts in ways that are meaningful and actionable to both tax and non-tax professionals.
What you will do:
Monitor transfer pricing developments and ensure timely communication of relevant impacts to the Business Units and other Global Tax team members;
Assist with the development and execution of enterprise transfer pricing planning strategies;
Develop and deliver transfer pricing and economic ideas in a timely manner;
Assist with legal entity reviews including functional interviews, entity characterization, transfer pricing policy review and recommendations for change;
Support with transfer pricing audits including preparation of responses to queries from tax authorities;
Review commercial transactions and legal documents for transfer pricing implications;
Liaise with Global Tax, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Treasury, Enterprise Financial Shared Services, Legal Services Division, and others as needed to facilitate and execute on transfer pricing projects and initiatives; and
Liaise with external tax consultants as needed to obtain advice as directed.
What you will have:
Tax Management and Regulations: Knowledge of tax laws, organizational tax practices, obligations; and an ability to manage organization tax related issues. Knowledge of International Tax and Transfer Pricing Regulations and Guidelines; and an ability to adhere to International Tax regulations on all transfer pricing matters as they pertain to a particular business or industry.
Research Analysis and Producing Results: Knowledge of the concepts, methodologies, and methods of research analysis; ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by yourself and others. Understanding of the criticality of getting things done despite current circumstances and the ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic and Problem Solving: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan. Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Effective Communications and Leadership : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
Education/ Experience: Recognized Degree in any discipline and/or relevant Postgraduate/Professional Qualification in Accounting, Tax, Business, Economics, or Law and 10 years of Transfer Pricing Experience
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Additional Details:
Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify.
This is not a fully remote position.
Sponsorship is not available.
Location: Peoria, IL, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, and Nashville, TN
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #LI
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
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