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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Liverpool Street, England, Gb

Managed a staff of 3 internal tax professionals and several outside service advisors. Americas tax lead responsible for all aspects of the Company’s US, Canadian and Latin American taxes including: • Reviewed federal, state/local franchise tax, income and non-income tax return filings and estimated tax payments for the US Federal Consolidated; NYS/NYC combined tax returns and all other combined and non-combined filing States. • Managed the preparation of the regional monthly, quarterly and annual tax provisions and tax disclosures for audited financials and SEC reporting requirements. • Responsible for all tax work with our independent auditor’s assuring that related procedures including: tax provisioning, footnotes, reserve additions and releases are agreed to in advance of filing deadlines. • Developed and instituted strategies to minimize costs and take advantage of changes in the 2017 TCJA specific to the Firm. • Managed continuous improvement in tax compliance, reporting and controls. • Oversaw transfer pricing analysis and implementations. • Directed the management of federal and state income and sales tax audit process, including negotiations of audit settlements. • Managed tax advisor relationship - Directed and supervised the work of outside tax, legal and accounting advisors on domestic and international tax compliance and planning projects.• Provided strategic tax advice and structuring for mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizations across all business segments. • Accomplishments included: 1)The successful integration of 2 US Tax groups that resulted from the 2017 merger of TP and ICAP. 2)Recommended and oversaw Tax Technology upgrades that create a more efficient and accurate tax reporting and filing process utilizing ONE Source Income Tax and Tax Provision products.3)Managed the Federal, state and international implementation of the 2017 TCJA, maximizing tax efficiency and minimizing tax exposure risk.

New York, Ny, Us

Global Tax Department coordinator for the State Tax Credit Purchase Program• Identified, coordinated and managed any necessary tax compliance created by this program.• Worked as the tax department's point person to coordinate and ensure timely dissemination of all relevant information companywide.

New York, Ny, Us

Planned, prepared, managed, reviewed and advised Senior Management (CFO, General Counsel and Controller) on all aspects of Global Taxes including:• Proactive identification and implementation of global tax reduction strategies and tax compliance.• Managed the preparation of global quarterly and annual tax provisions and tax disclosures for audited financials and SEC reporting requirements.• Responsible for all tax work with our independent auditor’s assuring that related procedures including: tax provisioning, 10Q and 10K tax disclosures, footnotes, reserve additions and releases are agreed to in advance of any filing deadlines preventing any miscommunication or delays..• Oversee preparation and filing strategies of all tax compliance, including: registrations, information reporting and withholding taxes, US federal, state and foreign income, franchise, sales & use, net worth, capital, property, VAT and GST tax returns.• Management, negotiation and settlement of all tax related audits, inquiries and notices.• Oversee transfer pricing analysis and implementation.• Oversee Sarbanes Oxley tax compliance and ensure the appropriate internal controls are in place and being followed.• Accomplishments included:o The successful conclusion of the Firm’s current IRS audit.o Amending State income tax returns prior to statute expiration creating a large NOL carry forward and resulting in refunds of subsequent years taxes.o The successful early distribution of certain Restricted Stock Units not covered under IRC 409A.o Establishing a procedure to track receipts by location of the customer in order reduce state apportionment in many of the states the Firm conducts business.o Negotiated advantageous settlements in state and local income tax, payroll withholding tax and sales and use tax audits.o Reduction in the Firm’s effective tax rate.

Rye, Ny, Us

Planned, prepared, managed, reviewed and advised senior management (CEO, COO and CFO), as well as Audit Committee on all tax issues affecting the Company including: Federal, State/Local and International (Primarily UK), Franchise tax, income and non-income tax filings and all tax obligations in all current or potential filing jurisdictionsCoordinated with the Company's audit firm (Big Four), to ensure agreement on all Tax Accounting issues (FAS-109), Reserve for Uncertain Tax Positions (Fin-48), discussion and review of all calculations, reserve increases/decreases, financial statement language and disclosures, accounting interpretations and changes in tax law.Monitored, compared and evaluated the Firm's Effective Tax Rate versus its peers and looked for planning opportunities to efficiently control the rate.Managed all Federal, State/Local and International tax audits covering: income, franchise, sales and use, payroll and VAT.Ensured proper compliance for the tax group with all Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Provided Senior Management with tax planning opportunities (evaluation of solar and wind credit deals) and advised on the proper structuring and possible tax exposures for contemplated acquisitions and/or business expansion.Acted as a "Gate Keeper" within the Firm to ensure no department or person created unintended tax consequences from their actions as well as advising in advance of any tax issues that may have not been considered..

Managed a staff of 25 tax professionals, Planned, prepared, reviewed and advised Senior Management on all aspects of Domestic Taxes including:Federal, state/local franchise tax, income and non-income tax return filings and estimated tax payment for the Federal Consolidated; New York State/New York City combined tax returns and all other jurisdictions where the Company reports Worked with outside accounting and law firms (including "The Big Four") on a variety of tax planning, Coordinated with outside audit firm on all tax accounting issues and financial reporting requirements as well as audit defense and compliance projects.Responsible for all federal and state tax planning; including proper tax set-up and structuring of domestic acquisitions and new business expansion to maximize tax savings while efficiently managing tax reserve requirements.Participated in US International and offshore tax planning and acquisitions to ensure proper global tax compliance and address US and Foreign Tax Accounting requirements.Worked closely with International, European and Financial Products Tax Directors to ensure that the monthly tax provision was prepared in compliance with FAS 109 and to act as the primary point of contact with the Company's independent audit firm.Monitored global tax reserves, including the implementation necessary to properly comply with FIN 48.Primary compliance officer ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and addressing Internal Audit and outside audit Firm inquiries. Created the department's policies and procedures matrix necessary to comply with Sarbanes Oxley.Advised senior management on all individual taxpayer issues including: deferred compensation, federal and state tax reporting and withholding incentive tax credits, benefit plans and charitable trusts and foundations.Managed and coordinated federal, state/local corporate, franchise, sales & use and payroll tax audits.

Prepared complex Broker/Dealer tax returns and reviewed most other federal and state corporate tax compliance.Ensured the timely filing of annual reports, property tax returns and other miscellaneous corporate filings.Tax Advisor on Firm TEFRA and U.S. Withholding Tax Committee

Prepared and reviewed federal, state and local tax returns for corporations (consolidated and unitary), limited partnerships and individuals for a diverse client base.

Bs, Accountancy

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