Principal Lead, Transfer Pricing
About this role
Chick-fil-A, Inc. ('Chick-fil-A' or 'the Company') Staff members play a vital role in achieving our strategic goals by developing their skills, fostering inclusive teamwork, and embracing innovation. All Staff are expected to contribute to a compelling future by inspiring and motivating those around them. Growth and development are essential at Chick-fil-A. We want Staff to seek new perspectives and adopt new methods to drive continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving business needs. Lastly, we ask Staff to seek wisdom, expect the best, accept responsibility, respond with courage, and think others first.
Our Flexible Futures Model offers a healthy mix of working in person (currently a minimum of 8-10 days per month) and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.
Overview
The Professional/Individual Contributor Staff member is responsible for performing work responsibilities, building relationships, and sharing expertise and experience as he/she contributes to specific bodies of work, builds connections, and optimizes performance.
The Chick-fil-A Tax Department is responsible for tax compliance, technology, special projects, research and audit defense functions for independently-owned franchised restaurants and corporate activities. We exist to provide tax planning, regulatory reporting and consulting to stakeholders, governments, external auditors and business leaders. As we grow in complexity and global footprint, we seek to influence business decisions, reduce tax liability and mitigate risk.
This role is responsible for developing and maintaining Chick-fil-A’s global transfer pricing strategy, ensuring intercompany transactions are aligned with business operations and international tax requirements. The position serves as the company’s subject matter expert on transfer pricing, providing technical leadership, advising on complex cross-border matters, and establishing defensible positions across jurisdictions. The role also partners with business, Finance, Legal, and external advisors to manage risk, support strategic growth, and maintain globally consistent and audit-ready transfer pricing policies.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
Required Years of Experience
7
Preferred Years of Experience
10
Travel Requirements
10%
Required Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Major/Concentration
Accounting, Finance, Tax, Economics, Mathematics, or Related Field
Preferred Major/Concentration
Accounting, Finance, Tax, Economics, Mathematics, Law, or Related Field
Relocation Assistance Provided
No
Company at a glance
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by independent Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. For their Team Members, Chick-fil-A Operators are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive culture, personal and professional growth opportunities, and the flexibility to thrive inside and outside of work. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family-owned and privately held company that was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy.
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