Sr. Tax Manager – Transfer Pricing

About The Pokémon Company International

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. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Job Summary

TPCi is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Sr. Tax Manager with a primary focus on transfer pricing. This role manages a portfolio of complex, high-visibility work supporting our global operations. While transfer pricing is the central responsibility, the role will also contribute to broader corporate tax initiatives, including compliance, provision, reporting, and advisory support. As a senior individual contributor, you will review calculations, analyze data models, and ensure technical accuracy, while providing recommendations and executing initiatives in alignment with leadership direction.

Key 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.

Analytics, Tools & Process Optimization

Work directly with data models, reconciliations, and calculations to validate results and identify issues.