Responsible for leading a team of Tax and Customs professionals in provision, planning, compliance, and audits throughout North and Latin America.

Built tax function from 1 to 10 professionals and led team through Etsy's IPO.Analyzed the tax consequences of Etsy’s actions and recommended strategies for minimizing taxes and risk that are aligned with Etsy’s values and strategic priorities. Accounted for the income tax process of Etsy’s global structure and for the establishment and monitoring of tax accounting control procedures around the world. Oversaw the global tax compliance function consisting of domestic tax return preparation (consolidated Federal, State, Sales and Use, and Personal Property), review of international VAT and income tax filings, maintenance of a tax calendar, calculation of all estimated tax payments, and researching tax issues.

Responsible for tax planning and compliance work primarily in international insurance and investments areas. Conducted tax review of acquisitions/divestitures, oversight of transfer pricing, analysis of investment partnerships, and ensured proper reporting (both GAAP and tax) on completed transactions. Provided tax advice cross functionally to Treasury, Controllers, Legal, Corporate Development, and business team on the above listed areas. Member of Executive Leadership Team of tax department.

Handled strategic planning involving multiple reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions of several hundred legal entities. Coordinated matters with various domestic and international corporate leaders as well as outside counsel. Partnered closely with Treasury on intercompany loan, hedges, and foreign bank account reporting rules. Calculated FASB 109 / FIN 48 consequences of various initiatives and pre-existing exposures.

Resolved various federal, international, and state tax issues in conjunction with the filing of the annual Federal Tax Return (1120) and attachments. Communicated with appropriate government agencies, and internal and external counsel as required related to audits, controversies, and other tax matters. Prepared, revised, and negotiated tax language of corporate contracts including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, licenses, services, sales, and transfer pricing agreements. Handled tax related benefit issues pertaining to topics including Section 409A, stock options, phantom shares, restricted shares, and non-qualified plans.

Responsible for handling corporate contracts involving domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and divestitures. Oversaw tax matters on two corporate divestitures of approximately $1 billion dollars. Tasks included selection of advisors, negotiating fees, and coordinating the delivery of services with Treasury, Law, and Controllers Departments. Supervised and reviewed portions of the Federal Tax Return and accompanying attachments, statements, and elections.

Researched numerous federal, state, local, and international issues, including choice of entity,foreign tax credits, and rules on partnerships and S corporations. Answered questions relating to employee benefits and compensation. Topics included stock options, stock appreciation rights, and golden parachute payments.