The Pokémon Company International · 1 hour ago
Sr. Tax Manager – Transfer Pricing
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $171K/yr
8+ years expThe Pokémon Company International is a global leader in brand management and licensing, known for its popular children's entertainment properties. They are seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Tax Manager focused on transfer pricing, who will manage complex portfolios and support broader corporate tax initiatives while ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of TPCi’s transfer pricing policies in line with OECD guidelines and local tax regulations
Manage the preparation and review of annual transfer pricing documentation, including Master File, Local File, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR)
Perform detailed reviews of transfer pricing calculations, supporting schedules, and data provided by Accounting or external advisors, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Review benchmarking analyses and comparables prepared by external advisors, validating assumptions and results from a TP perspective
Manage responses to tax authority audits, information requests, and controversy matters, escalating key issues to leadership for direction
Support or coordinate Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) and Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) processes in alignment with leadership
Support U.S. and international tax compliance and reporting requirements, partnering with external advisors and internal teams
Assist with tax provision, reporting, and forecasting processes, ensuring transfer pricing outcomes align with financial reporting goals
Collaborate with Accounting and FP&A teams to evaluate the impact of new legislation, regulatory changes, and business initiatives
Support other tax projects and initiatives as needed to meet evolving business priorities
Work directly with data models, reconciliations, and calculations to validate results and identify issues
Partner with FP&A, Accounting, and Systems teams to enhance tax and transfer pricing data processes and tools
Recommend process improvements and implement controls to improve efficiency and compliance across tax operations
Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Operations, and Commercial teams to integrate transfer pricing and tax considerations into business planning
Support global affiliates to align on intercompany pricing and ensure consistency
Translate technical principles into clear, actionable guidance for non-tax stakeholders
Educate and mentor cross-functional partners on transfer pricing and tax principles
Provide technical guidance to junior tax and finance professionals to build organizational capability
Monitor global tax and transfer pricing developments and advise on implications for TPCi and its subsidiaries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field is required
CPA, MST, or advanced degree in Taxation or Economics strongly preferred
8–12 years of progressive experience in public accounting or multinational corporate tax departments, including at least 6 years with a primary focus on transfer pricing
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. transfer pricing regulations, OECD guidelines, and international tax rules
Proven ability to manage complex global portfolios, audits, and cross-border relationships
Experience with Master/Local File, CbCR, benchmarking review, APAs/MAPs, and intercompany agreements
Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, economic analysis, and functional analysis
Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach to reviewing calculations, schedules, and data models
Strategic mindset with the discipline to execute in alignment with leadership direction
Benefits
100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
Generous paid family leave.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
Fitness reimbursement.
Commuter benefit.
LinkedIn learning.
Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
Hybrid work environment.
Company
The Pokémon Company International
Join one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world! The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leon Suh
Chief Financial Officer
Cameron Meyer
Brand Services Partner
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