**\#Now Brewing – transfer pricing manager** From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. This job contributes to Starbucks success by leading and/or supporting the development, implementation, and oversight of global transfer pricing policies, supporting and/or managing controversy defense strategies, and supporting APAs and/or MAPs as needed. The ideal candidate will support the company’s global transfer pricing strategy, ensuring alignment with OECD guidelines and local regulations, while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations to evaluate intercompany transactions, support business initiatives, and develop financial models for arm’s length pricing. Additionally, the role involves reviewing global transfer pricing documentation and driving operational excellence through process improvements and technology innovation. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytically strong, creative in story-telling, passionate in learning and keeping up with business and capable of navigating complex regulatory environments, while modeling and acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles, with strong communication skills. **As a Transfer Pricing Manager, you will…** • Global Transfer Pricing Policy and Tax Strategy: o Lead or support implementation and maintenance of global transfer pricing policies in alignment with OECD guidelines and local regulations. o Participate in global tax planning initiatives and contribute to the overall tax strategy. o Develop and maintain financial models to support arm’s length pricing of intercompany transactions. o Review of global transfer pricing documentation (Master File, Local Files, CbCR). o Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the company’s transfer pricing strategy. • Business Support and Planning: o Provide transfer pricing support for business restructurings, supply chain changes, and new business initiatives. o Lead or support projects related to tangible and intangible assets, financing arrangements, digital business models, or intercompany services arrangements. o Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Operations) to structure intercompany transactions and to ensure consistent application of transfer pricing methodologies. • Audit Defense and Controversy Management: o Support the controversy team with global transfer pricing audits and inquiries, including coordination with external advisors and local tax authorities. o Prepare and review audit-ready documentation and responses to information requests. o Support Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs) as needed. **We’d love to hear from people with:** Basic Qualifications • Undergraduate degree Preferred Qualifications • 7+ years of transfer pricing experience in Big-4 or multinational private industry. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams and with external advisors • Certified Public Accountant, licensed attorney, or chartered accountant preferred. • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, Management, Business, Mathematics/Statistics, or equivalent Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate technical tax information to both tax and non-tax customers. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; organized and attentive to details; ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Strong problem-solving skills. • Working knowledge of internal controls. • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with peers across finance organization. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word • Experience with or aptitude to work with systems and reporting tools including ERP systems, such as Oracle and HFM. • Displays initiative and has the ability to improve processes and document work performed. As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com. *If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. **Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!** _Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances._ _Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258._