Transfer Pricing Jobs in California
We're tracking 29 live transfer pricing roles in California.
Salary snapshot
$75k–$438k
Median $155k
Based on 21 live roles with pay data.
Seniority spread
- Manager9
- Director/Head of Tax8
- Senior/Assistant Manager3
- Analyst3
- Senior Manager2
Active opportunities
29 live · updated hourly
Corporate Tax Manager
Brightvision•Newport Beach, CA$138k – $173k
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Manager
Treasury Wine Estates•Napa, CA, United States$125k – $143k
Posted 1 week ago
Director, Tax
Golden Pet Brands•El Segundo, California, United States$112k – $140k
Posted 2 weeks ago
Director, Tax & Treasury
Reformation•Vernon, California, United States$175k – $200k
Posted 2 weeks ago
Account Executive, International Tax
Exactera•San Diego, California, United States$140k – $250kAI est.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Corporate Tax Manager-New Port Beach
Fox Point Recruitment LLC•Newport Beach, California, United States$138k – $173k
Posted 2 weeks ago
[WEBTOON] Head of US Tax
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)•El Segundo, California, United States$180k – $240kAI est.
Posted 3 weeks ago
Manager/Senior Manager (Transfer Pricing practice)
Charles River Associates•Oakland, California, United States$135k – $155k
Posted 30+ days ago
Senior Tax Analyst
SentinelOne•Mountain View, California, United States$124k – $171k
Posted 30+ days ago
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Senior Director of Income Tax
Robinhood•Menlo Park, California, United States$199k – $300k
Posted 30+ days ago
Senior Director of Income Tax
Robinhood•Menlo Park, CA$255k – $300k
Posted 30+ days ago
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Tax Analyst, International
SpaceX•Hawthorne, California, United States$85k – $120k
Posted 30+ days ago
Tax Technology Lead
Apple•Cupertino, California, 95014, United States$195k – $285kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Manager, Tax
Danaher Corporation•Brea, California, United States$140k – $155k
Posted 30+ days ago
Transfer Pricing Senior Associate
PwC•Irvine, California, United States …$77k – $214k
Posted 30+ days ago
Transfer Pricing Manager
PwC•Irvine, California, United States …$99k – $266k
Posted 30+ days ago
Customs & International Trade Tax Director
PwC•Irvine, California, United States …$150k – $438k
Posted 30+ days ago
Director, Customs & Global Trade
Vuori•Carlsbad, CA, United States$173k – $222k
Posted 30+ days ago
Corporate Tax Manager
Grant Thornton•Newport Beach, CA, United States …$138k – $173k
Posted 30+ days ago
1199 - Transfer Pricing Manager
LinkedIn•Sunnyvale, …$185k – $240kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
About this market
Market context
California State Transfer Pricing focuses on ensuring that intercompany transactions between related entities within a unitary business group are conducted at arm's length for state income and franchise tax purposes. This area addresses how the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) scrutinizes such transactions to prevent artificial shifting of income out of California.
California's approach to transfer pricing is heavily intertwined with its unitary business doctrine and formulary apportionment rules. The FTB has the authority to adjust intercompany transactions if they do not reflect fair market value, similar to federal Section 482. Key considerations include the 'Joyce' vs. 'Finnigan' apportionment methods for multistate businesses and the specific sourcing rules for income and sales, which directly impact the California tax base. The Corporate Income Tax rate in California is 8.84%, making proper apportionment and intercompany pricing critical.
What's driving demand
- Complex unitary business rules
- High corporate tax rate
- Aggressive FTB enforcement
- Significant number of multinational corporations headquartered or operating in California
Regulatory timeline
Credentials that matter
- CPAessential
- JD/LL.M. in Taxationessential
Skills & tools
GAAP/IFRS financial accountingEconomic analysisValuation methodologiesTax research software (e.g., CCH, BNA)Advanced ExcelTransfer Pricing DocumentationSALT compliance software
Adjacent specialisms
Nearby jurisdictions
Frequently asked
- What is transfer pricing in California?
- California State Transfer Pricing focuses on ensuring that intercompany transactions between related entities within a unitary business group are conducted at arm's length for state income and franchise tax purposes. This area addresses how the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) scrutinizes such transactions to prevent artificial shifting of income out of California.
- How does transfer pricing work in California?
- California's approach to transfer pricing is heavily intertwined with its unitary business doctrine and formulary apportionment rules. The FTB has the authority to adjust intercompany transactions if they do not reflect fair market value, similar to federal Section 482. Key considerations include the 'Joyce' vs. 'Finnigan' apportionment methods for multistate businesses and the specific sourcing rules for income and sales, which directly impact the California tax base. The Corporate Income Tax rate in California is 8.84%, making proper apportionment and intercompany pricing critical.
- What credentials matter for California State Transfer Pricing roles?
- Employers most often look for: CPA, JD/LL.M. in Taxation.
- Which tools and systems appear in California State Transfer Pricing job specs?
- Commonly cited: GAAP/IFRS financial accounting, Economic analysis, Valuation methodologies, Tax research software (e.g., CCH, BNA), Advanced Excel, Transfer Pricing Documentation, SALT compliance software.
- What do California State Transfer Pricing roles pay?
- Across 21 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $75k–$438k.
- Who's hiring for California State Transfer Pricing?
- Live employer mix: In-house / industry 74%, Big 4 15%, Boutique / mid-tier 11%.
- How many California State Transfer Pricing roles are live right now?
- 29 live roles on taxjobs.ai.