Tax Analyst, Transfer Pricing

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world. Balchem employs approximately 1,400 employees worldwide who provide the service, quality, and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers. We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders. Founded in 1967, Balchem, a Maryland corporation, became a publicly-traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “BCPC.” Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the U.S. and Europe. The Company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and Health, and Specialty Products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tax Analyst, Transfer Pricing role supports the Company's global transfer pricing strategy, compliance, and documentation requirements. This role is responsible for monitoring intercompany transactions, assisting with transfer pricing analyses, coordinating with finance and operational teams across multiple jurisdictions, and supporting the preparation of annual transfer pricing documentation and tax audits. The position works closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure compliance with U.S. IRC Section 482, OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, and local country requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Transfer Pricing Compliance & Documentation

• Assist with the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation, including Master Files, Local Files, benchmarking studies, and supporting analyses performed by third party transfer pricing consultants.
• Coordinate collection of financial and operational data required for transfer pricing studies across domestic and international entities.
• Maintain contemporaneous documentation supporting intercompany transactions and pricing methodologies including intercompany agreements
• Monitor changes in global transfer pricing regulations and assess potential impacts on the organization
• Support Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and Pillar Two data collection initiatives as applicable.

Transfer Pricing Monitoring & Analysis

• Perform quarterly/annual reviews of legal entity profitability to ensure results remain within established arm's length ranges.
• Analyze intercompany sales, service fees, royalties, cost allocations, and other cross-border transactions.
• Assist in calculating and documenting transfer pricing true-up adjustments.
• Prepare financial analyses, variance reports, and management summaries related to transfer pricing performance.
• Support implementation and maintenance of transfer pricing policies within ERP and financial systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain, and local finance teams to ensure proper recording and execution of intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate with external transfer pricing advisors during annual documentation projects and benchmarking updates.
• Support integration of transfer pricing considerations into new business initiatives, restructuring activities, and intercompany agreements.
• Assist with training and communication of transfer pricing policies to finance and business stakeholders.

Tax Audits & Controversy Support

• Assist in preparing responses to tax authority inquiries and audits related to transfer pricing matters.
• Organize and maintain supporting documentation for examination readiness.
• Support preparation of data requests and analyses associated with advance pricing agreements, tax rulings, and controversy matters as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• 1-2 years of experience in transfer pricing, international tax or US corporate income tax.
• Experience with transfer pricing documentation and OECD guidelines.
• Experience working with multinational organizations.
• CPA, CPA candidate, Masters of Taxation, or progress toward professional certification.

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 a year.