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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Tax Manager - Transfer Pricing

Tax AccountingPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$140k - $180k

About the Job

Requirements

  • An accounting degree or equivalent professional qualification is required.
  • At least 6 years of relevant transfer-pricing experience is required.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing transfer-pricing policies and methodologies is required.
  • Deep technical knowledge of transfer-pricing principles and the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, including their application across multiple specialized business units, is required.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting transfer-pricing audits, inquiries, and disputes is required.
  • The candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
  • The candidate must demonstrate stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to influence and communicate across functions and geographies.
  • The candidate must have communication and negotiation skills.
  • The candidate must be able to work in the New York City office four days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day execution of global transfer-pricing policy, including periodic updates aligned with business goals, emerging risks, and regulatory requirements.
  • Translate policy into clear, executable methodologies and support implementation and monitoring across the organization.
  • Determine appropriate transfer-pricing methodology for intercompany transactions, such as cost-plus for services or profit split, in consultation with the Senior Director.
  • Advise business, finance, and cross-functional partners on transfer-pricing matters and practical execution considerations.
  • Manage and prepare global transfer-pricing compliance, including calculations and country-specific and CbCR reporting, and coordinate with the third-party provider on benchmarking studies.
  • Ensure timely completion of documentation, tax filings, and reporting obligations across jurisdictions.
  • Draft and finalize intercompany agreements, including service, royalty, and cost-sharing arrangements.
  • Partner with the Accounting team to implement arm's-length pricing, royalty rates, markups, and cost-allocation keys established through third-party benchmarking and approved policy, and ensure they are applied appropriately.
  • Support the company's defense in cross-border tax audits and examinations, including responses to tax-authority requests.
  • Prepare and review audit-defense files and analyses, and maintain supporting documentation.
  • Support negotiation of proactive resolutions such as Advance Pricing Agreements and Mutual Agreement Procedures, in partnership with the Senior Director.
  • Collaborate with Tax Accounting and Reporting to ensure transfer-pricing results are accurately reflected in tax provisions, tax returns, and financial reporting.
  • Develop financial models, profitability analyses, reporting tools, controls, and governance processes.
  • Build and maintain relationships with regional and local tax teams and key stakeholders across geographies.
  • Explain to local controllers why transfer-pricing entries need to be reported.
  • Communicate status and issues to the Senior Director, International Tax, on a timely basis.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced qualification such as an LL.M., MBA, or CPA, or an Economics/Finance background, is preferred.
  • Prior experience at a large professional services firm in accounting, consulting, or law before moving in-house is preferred.
  • Experience in digital, e-commerce, gaming, or consumer-products industries is preferred.
  • In-house experience implementing transfer-pricing policies and methodologies is preferred.

About the Company

Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$5.2B
Headquarters
Huangpu, China
Founded
1995

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