Transfer Pricing Economist Manager

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

The Team

The tax team at Palo Alto Networks is a tight-knit group working to set up tax processes, frameworks, and systems to help the business ride the next wave of rapid growth. We focus on ensuring compliance across geographies, that reporting standards are met, and plan for audits to attain our intended tax outcomes. We are a fun group, excited about the next growth phase and helping business teams in all possible ways.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Transfer Pricing Economist Manager to join our Tax team. In this role, you will lead strategic transfer pricing analysis, global compliance, and process automation initiatives. You will be a key player in supporting tax planning and global controversy matters within a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-performing environment. This position requires in-depth expertise in transfer pricing rules, a strong foundation in economic analysis, and the ability to monitor and adapt to global tax law developments.

This position is based in Santa Clara and reports to the Head of Global TP based in Santa Clara, and will continuously collaborate closely with the worldwide tax team. The Transfer Pricing Economist Manager will have in-depth expertise in transfer pricing rules and requirements, demonstrate knowledge of relevant tax rules and related application of economic analysis, and will monitor tax law and economic developments globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transfer pricing analysis for M&A activities, including IP valuations and supply chain restructuring.

• Manage the end-to-end global transfer pricing documentation and compliance cycle to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Support financial reporting by reviewing financial statements for transfer pricing implications and monitoring the execution of TP policies.

• Collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and accounting, to support business needs and advise on special projects.

• Assist with global expansion by researching local country transfer pricing requirements and analyzing the tax consequences of entering new jurisdictions.

• Proactively identify transfer pricing issues, develop effective strategies, and contribute to the design of automated tools to drive process improvements.

• Prepare robust analyses and responses for transfer pricing topics during local country tax audits and provide support for Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) filings.

• Define criteria for, execute, and analyze benchmarking studies to identify valid comparable companies for our transfer pricing analyses.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Tax Law, or a related field.

• 8+ years of progressive transfer pricing experience, gained in public accounting and/or a multinational corporate environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of international transfer pricing principles and regulations.

• Demonstrated experience working with benchmarking tools and data to set requirements and analyze results.

• Proficiency with spreadsheet software (Excel, Google Sheets) for complex data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Tax, or a related discipline.

• Experience with financial systems and data analysis tools such as SAP (S/4HANA, PaPM), Alteryx, or Access.

• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex transfer pricing concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$125,000.00 - $200,000.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.