TP Manager

Company Description

BDO is a leading global provider of professional services, delivering seamless client support from 1,900 offices in 166 countries. With 119,000 professionals, BDO leverages future-oriented technology and a strong focus on quality to create long-term value for clients. BDO Latvia offers high-quality tax, legal, corporate finance, audit, business services & outsourcing, and advisory solutions to organizations in both private and public sectors. The firm’s international presence enables local teams in Latvia to draw on deep industry and country-specific expertise from across the global network, providing clients with informed and practical guidance.

About the role

BDO Latvia is looking for a Transfer Pricing Manager to lead TP engagements for local and international clients of BDO Latvia. The role reports directly to the Head of Tax and will play a key role in further developing BDO Latvia's transfer pricing practice, client offering and team capabilities.

You will own client projects end to end, from scoping and documentation to defending positions before the State Revenue Service (VID). You will work in a team that uses modern data and AI tools to deliver faster, sharper analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Tax to develop and expand BDO Latvia's transfer pricing services, methodologies and market presence
• Manage transfer pricing projects end to end: scoping, budgeting, delivery and quality review
• Prepare and review Local Files, Master Files and TP policies in line with Latvian TP rules and OECD Guidelines
• Perform functional and risk analyses, benchmarking studies and financial analysis of intercompany transactions
• Advise clients on TP planning, restructuring, intra-group financing, services and intangibles
• Support clients during VID tax audits, TP disputes and APA / MAP procedures
• Lead, coach and review the work of consultants and senior consultants
• Build client relationships, prepare proposals and contribute to business development
• Drive efficiency in the team by introducing AI-assisted and automated workflows
• Represent BDO at seminars, webinars and in professional publications

Requirements

• Higher education in economics, finance, law or a related field
• At least 5–6 years of transfer pricing experience in a Big 4 or other advisory firm, the State Revenue Service (VID) or an in-house TP function
• Solid knowledge of Latvian TP regulation and the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines
• Hands-on experience with benchmarking databases (e.g. TP Catalyst, Orbis, RoyaltyRange)
• Practical experience using AI tools in daily work (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) for research, drafting, data analysis or document review, and the judgment to check and validate AI output
• Openness to new technologies and willingness to help the team adopt AI-assisted ways of working
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel
• Fluent Latvian and English, written and spoken
• Ability to manage several projects and deadlines at once

Nice to have

• Certified Tax Consultant (LANA) status, ADIT or ACCA
• Experience with TP audits, APAs or MAP procedures
• Experience building automations or prompts for repeatable tasks (e.g. Power Query, Python, Copilot agents)
• Baltic or regional (CEE) project experience
• Team leadership or mentoring experience

We offer:

Salary: starting from EUR 4000 (depends on your experience)

Work Environment & Flexibility

• Hybrid work model
• Parking support
• Modern office with the real art gallery in the New Hanza district

Performance & Recognition

• Annual performance bonus
• Employee referral bonus programme

Growth & Professional Development

• Professional certifications and training (ACCA, CFA, CAMS and others)
• Local and international learning opportunities
• Participation in conferences and professional events
• Paid study leave

Health & Wellbeing

• Health insurance
• Healthcare Day dedicated to preventive health and wellbeing
• MyFitness contribution
• Fresh fruit, snacks and drinks in the office
• Additional paid day off on your birthday

Support During Important Life Events

• Marriage benefit
• Childbirth benefit
• Support in case of the loss of an immediate family member
• Additional vacation days based on years of service

Culture & Community

• Team-building and company events throughout the year
• Employee children celebrations and gifts
• Social responsibility and charity initiatives
• Inclusive and people-focused culture