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Manager, Transfer Pricing

Clarios · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you automated part of a transfer pricing process. What did you use and how much time did it save?

What they are checking: Whether they can actually deliver the technology and automation efficiency this posting emphasizes.

Tell me about a time a regional tax team missed a deadline that you depended on. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can get timely deliverables from teams they do not manage without damaging the relationship.

You report to a senior manager. How do you decide what to bring to them and what to just handle?

What they are checking: Whether they can work as a real manager with good judgment about escalation.

What would you do

A regional entity's operating margin falls outside the range your policy targets. What do you do before year end?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to monitor and adjust intercompany pricing so results land in the arm's-length range.

A new country issues transfer pricing rules that may affect our documentation. Walk me through how you assess the impact.

What they are checking: Whether they have a repeatable way to track regulation and turn it into a concrete implementation plan.

About the work

Walk me through how you would prepare a Local File for a manufacturing entity. What data do you need and where do you usually get stuck?

What they are checking: Whether they have actually built Local Files and know the data gaps that slow them down.

How do you explain the difference between the Master File, Local File and Country-by-Country Report to a finance partner who has never dealt with them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the OECD BEPS three-tier framework well enough to explain it plainly to non-tax people.

How do you validate CbCR data coming from dozens of entities when the numbers do not tie to the consolidated financials?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to reconcile statutory and management data and document why differences exist.

How do you pick and defend a profit level indicator for a contract manufacturer?

What they are checking: Whether they understand method selection and can defend it under audit rather than just applying last year's approach.

How do you document intercompany transactions so that an auditor three years from now can follow them?

What they are checking: Whether they think about audit defense when building documentation, not only about meeting the filing date.

What data tools have you used for transfer pricing analysis, and how comfortable are you building your own models?

What they are checking: Whether they can run complex data-driven analyses themselves instead of depending on others for every model.

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The full job description

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What you will do: Clarios is seeking a Transfer Pricing Manager who will play a key role in supporting Clarios’ global transfer pricing strategy and compliance framework. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing, this role is responsible for managing complex data-driven analyses, supporting documentation requirements, and driving efficiency using technology and automation. How you will do it: The position partners closely with U.S. tax leadership, regional tax teams, and finance to ensure alignment with global policies and regulatory requirements. • Support global transfer pricing compliance by tracking, documenting, and monitoring intercompany transactions. • Support pricing and profitability alignment across jurisdictions consistent with established transfer pricing models. • Manage the preparation, review, and maintenance of global transfer pricing documentation (Master File, Local Files, and Country-by-Country Reporting support) in line with OECD BEPS requirements and local regulations. • Gather and validate data required for Master File, Local File, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) deliverables. • Coordinate with U.S. and regional tax teams to support timely and accurate transfer pricing filings and deliverables. • Monitor global transfer pricing regulations and support impact assessments and implementation planning. • Track and document new intercompany transactions under established policies; maintain and improve related tracking tools and documentation processes. • Lead transfer pricing components of the tax provision process in partnership with tax and finance stakeholders Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, including calendars, data gathering, and documentation workflows. • Support tax transformation initiatives and standardization efforts across regions. • Assist with transfer pricing audits and tax authority inquiries, including data requests and response coordination. What we look for: Required: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (CPA, MST, or MBA preferred). • 5–8+ years of transfer pricing and/or international tax experience. • Working knowledge of OECD transfer pricing guidelines and global compliance requirements. Experience performing economic analyses (benchmarking studies, comparable searches, margin analyses) is preferred. Preferred: • Experience supporting income tax provision processes preferred. • Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis capabilities with an advanced Excel proficiency required, including experience with large datasets, advanced formulas, data modeling, and preferably Power Query / Power Pivot • Demonstrated track record of leveraging technology to drive efficiency, automation, and scalability preferred • Strong organizational and communication skills is a must with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, cross-functional environment . Experience in a multinational corporate environment preferred. #LI-TD1 #LI-Hybrid What you get: • Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire • Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts • Parental and caregiver leave programs • All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program • Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership • HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility • Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. Who we are: Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities. Veterans/Military Spouses: We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Equal Employment Opportunity: We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report . We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law. A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process. To All Recruitment Agencies : Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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