Jessica Fears, PhD
About Jessica Fears, PhD
Jessica Fears, PhD, is a Transfer Pricing Manager at Marcum LLP in Tampa, Florida. She has extensive experience in transfer pricing, having previously worked at Deloitte and held various academic positions at The University of Texas at Austin.
Current Role at Marcum
Jessica Fears serves as a Transfer Pricing Manager at Marcum LLP, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing transfer pricing projects and providing strategic guidance to clients. Her expertise in transfer pricing allows her to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver tailored solutions. She is based in Tampa, Florida, where she continues to contribute to the firm's growth and client success.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Jessica Fears has significant experience from her time at Deloitte, where she worked as a Senior Consultant in Transfer Pricing from 2018 to 2020 in Chicago. Following this role, she advanced to Transfer Pricing Manager at Deloitte from 2020 to 2021. In these positions, she developed her skills in transfer pricing analysis and compliance, working on various projects that required in-depth economic analysis and strategic planning.
Educational Background
Jessica Fears holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, which she completed in 2018. Prior to her PhD, she earned a Master of Science (MS) in Economics from the same institution in 2015. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from the University of Central Florida, awarded in 2013. This strong educational foundation supports her expertise in transfer pricing and economic analysis.
Teaching and Research Experience
During her academic career, Jessica Fears served as a Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin from 2013 to 2018. In this role, she assisted in the instruction of economics courses, contributing to the educational development of undergraduate students. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant at the same university from 2015 to 2016, where she engaged in research projects that enhanced her analytical skills and understanding of economic theories.
Early Career and Instructional Roles
Before her roles in transfer pricing, Jessica Fears worked as a GRE Instructor at Kaplan Test Prep from 2013 to 2014 in Orlando, Florida. This position involved preparing students for the GRE exam, where she developed instructional materials and provided guidance on test strategies. She also gained experience as a Graduate Data Analyst Intern at IntegraFEC LLC for three months in 2016, where she applied her analytical skills in a practical setting.