Transfer Pricing Analyst

**OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY**

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.

**The Opportunity**:
OpenText is a premiere Canadian technology company. As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada OpenText helps companies securely capture, govern and exchange information on a global scale. OpenText solves digital business challenges for customers, ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to the largest and most complex organizations in the world.

The transfer pricing team at OpenText is looking for a self-driven individual to meet the demands of a fast-paced, data-driven environment. The team of ten is led by the Senior Director who is responsible for the lifecycle of transfer pricing matters in OpenText’s global organization.

Working within the broad OpenText global tax group, the transfer pricing department is charged with the responsibility to create value by reviewing current business structures on an ongoing basis to ensure that the transfer pricing policies are consistent with the arm’s length principle.

Reporting to the Director, of Transfer Pricing, the Analyst will work within the transfer pricing team and have a global role in managing the transfer pricing matters within OpenText in accordance with the OECD Guidelines and local country requirements.

The Analyst is expected to gain a deep understanding of the OpenText Group’s value chain and business operations to determine and support an appropriate transfer pricing methodology.

**You Are Great**:
The Analyst will join a highly technical global tax and transfer pricing function to create value and take proactive approaches to assess the impact of transfer pricing policies to the business model, management, or new acquisitions. This includes challenging current processes to ensure they are efficient and effective. You will also review information obtained as part of day-to-day business activities and consider the impact of this data on the transfer pricing policies.

The Analyst will be charged with the responsibility to create value by:

- Managing the preparation of transfer pricing documentation in accordance with the OECD Guidelines and local jurisdictional requirements to minimize the company’s exposure to significant transfer pricing adjustments or penalties.
- Reviewing current business structure on an ongoing basis to ensure that the transfer pricing policies are consistent with the arm’s length principle.
- Engaging with OpenText’s external advisors on local documentation matters.
- Collaborating with the Managers, Transfer Pricing Operations to ensure that the quarterly transfer pricing calculations are consistent with the transfer pricing documentation and other supporting information.
- Supporting transfer pricing managers and directors with transfer pricing audits globally.
- Working with the Regional Tax Directors, Controllers, and their teams with respect to the above matters.

**What It Takes**:

- University Degree (preference for finance/accounting/business focus)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office suite
- Prior experience with SAP and/or similar finance systems is desired
- Detail-oriented, team player, curious, and self-driven
- A problem solver who is comfortable building cross-functional relationships
- A proactive, can-do, work ethic
- Those pursuing a CPA designation (or equivalent) may be given preference
- Preference will be given to applicants with transfer pricing experience in a public accounting firm or in an industry

Subject to applicable laws and regulations, OpenText’s global vaccination policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter an OpenText office. Accommodations may be available for specific roles.