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Greater Philadelphia Area

• Facilitated tax structuring and implemented Americas-specific tax planning to support critical business activities, including acquisition / disposition of assets and ongoing structural management.• Supported tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other internal corporate restructurings.• Provided support to Americas leadership teams on tax aspects of transactions.• Proactively identified opportunities to maximize cash management opportunities and carefully managed risks.•… Show more • Facilitated tax structuring and implemented Americas-specific tax planning to support critical business activities, including acquisition / disposition of assets and ongoing structural management.• Supported tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other internal corporate restructurings.• Provided support to Americas leadership teams on tax aspects of transactions.• Proactively identified opportunities to maximize cash management opportunities and carefully managed risks.• Helped ensure completion of all Americas-related tax compliance.• Negotiated and maintained APAs with different countries. Oversaw and managed calculation of quarterly and annual tax provision under IFRS and streamlined process to consolidate domestic and international provisions for financial reporting of Americas operations.• Monitored tax-related legislative and regulatory developments potentially affecting company and recommended executive management positions and actions to address accordingly. • Worked directly with outside tax and legal consultants to develop company’s transfer pricing methodology and annual transfer pricing documentation, including ensuring its application across Americas region.• Managed and coordinated interface with outside tax advisors, including attorneys, accounting firms, and governmental agencies regarding positions and issues relating to special projects, audits, and rulings.• Coordinated Americas’ tax audits and assisted with IRS audit of Americas-related components of federal tax returns. Show less

Philadelphia, Pa Usa

• Oversaw and managed calculation of quarterly and annual tax provision under IFRS and streamlined process to consolidate domestic and international provisions for financial reporting of Mexico and Central America operations.• Managed domestic tax functions, including preparation of federal and value-added tax returns with audit-ready workpapers.• Led tax planning to optimize company’s tax position by reducing tax expense, effective tax rate, and tax cash paid.• Worked and… Show more • Oversaw and managed calculation of quarterly and annual tax provision under IFRS and streamlined process to consolidate domestic and international provisions for financial reporting of Mexico and Central America operations.• Managed domestic tax functions, including preparation of federal and value-added tax returns with audit-ready workpapers.• Led tax planning to optimize company’s tax position by reducing tax expense, effective tax rate, and tax cash paid.• Worked and collaborated closely with management and tax and legal consultants in developing tax planning strategies related to acquisitions and international expansion.• Managed various audit examinations for income tax and value-added tax with local tax authorities.• Partnered with foreign tax and accounting personnel to ensure tax compliance in all jurisdictions.• Worked and collaborated with outside tax and legal consultants to develop company’s annual transfer pricing documentation and executed accounting to ensure consistent application.• Fostered communication and implementation of new tax regulations in Americas region. Show less

• Maintained and managed corporate income and indirect tax compliance.• Researched and analyzed various tax issues and tax planning strategies.• Led preparation and comprehensive review of tax provisions.• Facilitated transfer pricing and oversaw fee arrangements.• Identified opportunities to maximize cash management at the lowest tax cost.• Performed walkthrough and tested operating effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.• Reviewed… Show more • Maintained and managed corporate income and indirect tax compliance.• Researched and analyzed various tax issues and tax planning strategies.• Led preparation and comprehensive review of tax provisions.• Facilitated transfer pricing and oversaw fee arrangements.• Identified opportunities to maximize cash management at the lowest tax cost.• Performed walkthrough and tested operating effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.• Reviewed general ledger and account reconciliations for company prior to year-end closing, including fixed asset reconciliations.• Guided staff and seniors and acted as mentor and coach in their career development. Show less

• Managed all external direct and indirect tax compliance audits.• Provided assistance and support with tax-related issues for business operations.• Assisted with tax due diligence related to acquisitions, divestments, mergers, and reorganizations.• Supervised preparation and review of flat tax, federal, and VAT tax returns.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Diploma, International Taxes

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