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Washington, Dc

Responsible for the daily direction and coordination of the operations of tax compliance administration.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Tarp Crew staff assists in all duties that directly relate to field preparation and maintenance during Nationals' home games; pre- and post-game.

Arlington, Va

I provide business and tax consulting services, including strategic and tax planning, succession development planning and tax compliance services, for nonprofit and for-profit businesses and organizations. Among the organizations I support are:Gryphon Diesel Engines, LLC, Chief Financial Officer:Gryphon Diesel Engines, LLC is a start-up venture that uses previously patented technology in new ways to increase the mileage per gallon over existing diesel engine designs by 500%, while also burning fuel with near zero pollutants, and substantially reducing wear and tear on the engine structure to be maintained. Brandt and Associates: Non-Individual Business, Trust and Estate Tax consulting and complianceAdvise clients on business, trust and estate tax issues; prepare annual federal and state tax return filings required.Building Hope Holdings: Consulting and prepare tax determination letter requests and other tax filings for selected tax-exempt affiliates. Form and obtain tax exempt determination letters from the IRS for new organizations formed, and address selected tax issues as they arise.

Reston, Va

Bethesda, Md

Overseeing all tax work for clients at this business consulting firm that specializes in working with small to medium businesses in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia region. We partner with our clients to ensure the selection and implementation of the ideal software solution, the design and deployment of effective accounting processes, the maintenance of accurate and reliable bookkeeping systems and the creation and analysis of effective CFO level reports.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The financial details of your business are one of the most important story lines of your path. We know how many complex variables can exist within your business model, therefore we start our process towards a partnership with building trust and getting to know you and your business before anything else.Who We Are:Our teams of chief financial officers (CFOs), certified public accountants (CPAs) and true financial growth strategists maximize the performance of your business. We specifically partner with high growth, rapidly changing profit or loss companies requiring a different look at strategic financial management and accounting services. Did we mention, 98% of clients choose to stay with us through each growth phase and 100% of parties involved with a Foresight CFO merger and acquisition express satisfaction in how smooth, transparent, and sound our approach is.Why Foresight CFOs:Foresight CFOs have the experience and have been there before. Additionally, each CFO has an internal team of 3 or more additional Foresight CFOs to use as a soundboard for your company every two weeks. This means when you partner with us, you get the minds of multiple high growth CFOs discussing your biggest pain points. This allows the banks, investors, and owners to be confident in growing your business to the top percentile of its industry. This approach leads to more cash in the bank and a realistic look at financially sound growth opportunities.

Alexandria, Va

Vienna, Va

Tatum, a Randstad company, is the only national firm of experienced operating executives. We help companies maximize the Office of the CFO, the COO and the Chief Information Officer to create better outcomes and more value. Using a blend of executive services, management and advisory consulting on projects and executive search services that tap our firm's deep networks of finance and technology professionals, we meet client needs with strategic vision and execution to achieve client goals. Organizations of all sizes call Tatum when critical business challenges arise because they understand the urgency of NOW. With hundreds of partners in ten markets across the country, Tatum is ready when you need them. Tatum professionals are seasoned strategic, financial, and technology leaders with operating experience in a wide range of industries at all stages of business growth cycles. They know how to move quickly, objectively, and thoroughly, immediately integrating into client organizations to assess challenges, pursue opportunities, and mobilize resources to solve problems and achieve results. The skill to adapt quickly to client situations results from Tatum's ability to attract and retain experienced and talented operating finance and technology executives. Tatum is a preferred employer for talented executives who meet the requirements of the firm's rigorous selection process, and we continuously seek new executives who can serve our clients. To inquire about opportunities with Tatum, visit the Tatum Careers page at www.tatum-us.com. Specialties include: -IPO -Capital Raise -Strategic Planning -Transaction Advice -Audit Support -Performance Management -Process Improvement -Financial Reporting -Revenue Cycle Management -Acquisition Integration -Restructuring -Tech Project Salvage -Internal Audit/Controls -Risk Management -Restatements -S-Ox -IT Alignment -Systems Integration -Project Management Offices -System Selection & Implementation

New York, Ny

As the interim Office Managing Partner, New York, I managed Tatum's NY Metro market to provide finance expertise and strategic analysis, planning and operating executive support to client organizations at critical points of transition and transformation. Specific results achieved included: * Increased office revenues 54% year over year, and nearly doubled the NY Metro Partner group. * September and December 2013 were the NY Metro office’s two highest revenue months since Tatum opened this office in 1999. * The NY Metro office had more revenue from technology engagements in 2013 than any other Tatum office.

Bethesda, Md

I provided tax planning advice, tax compliance and audit defense services, as well as business consulting to increase the efficiency and productivity of in-house tax functions.At Watkins Meegan, they bring 37 years of experience and personal service to each engagement. They are expert business consultants, tax strategists and auditors, but they do much more than just accounting. They're also industry specialists with a focus on government contracting, construction and real estate, not-for-profits, and emerging growth companies.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

I led the assembly and organization of data required to recover more than $600 million of federal and state income tax refunds, while also developing a robust, high-performing corporate tax function for the Company. I also supervised the Records Management function, oversaw the company's defense in a major litigation case, and participated in the formation of the company's Diversity Council. Other specific accomplishments included:Led Company efforts to recover $440 Million in tax refunds and interest for tax years 1996 to 1999 in just eight months from the filing of tax refund claims with the IRS to cash receipt. An additional $87 million in federal income tax refunds and interest as well as $74 million of state income tax refunds and interest were recovered in the 20 months ended July 2009.Turned around the Company's relationship with its IRS audit team in less than six months from mutual mistrust to a collaborative partnership that accelerated recovery of the Company's tax refunds for 1996 to 1999 and subsequent tax years.Re-focused/re-directed Tax Department staff to accelerate skill development and raise productivity, bringing more than $10 million of annual outside consulting work in-house.

Vienna, Va

I rejoined Tatum in July 2012 as a Partner providing CFO services in the Mid-Atlantic market centered in Washington, DC through January 2013. See the summary of Tatum's practice and service offerings above. I worked on several client engagements with Tatum in these years, including service as a part-time CFO for a security technology company; forming a Board Audit Committee for the Board of a large corporate foundation; and consulting with a large public company completing a financial restatement following disclosure of a $3 billion financial fraud, and leading efforts to recover federal and state tax refunds for inflated taxable income reported in prior years.Prior to joining Tatum, I drafted valuation procedures for derivative securities held in portfolio as part of a team preparing Sarbanes-Oxley documentation for a large financial institution.

Mclean, Va

Intellectual Property Management: Started up function to protect the firm's intellectual property.Initiated processes and policies to protect intellectual property.Built a screening process for innovation, tripling annual applications for US patents.Mined company data to accelerate access to customer and vendor information from weeks to seconds.Negotiated $10 Million of software licensing contracts.Y2K Century Change: Turned around a floundering process change team overseeing corporate-wide disaster recovery plans and financial systems changes. Oversaw updating 370 finance systems for Y2K change (32 man years of work) and established corporate-wide disaster recovery plans.

Mclean, Va

Helped Freddie Mac initially build and eventually led its corporate Tax Department, responsible for all income tax compliance and tax planning advice. First hire to start up the firm's corporate tax function to transition the then $16 Billion tax-exempt company to a taxable entity beginning in 1985. Became the Tax Department Head in 1989.After becoming department head, right-sized this function from 61 to 38 professionals.Successfully defended 92% of $2 Billion of audit adjustments asserted by the IRS. Resolved IRS audit issues that increased after-tax earnings $134 Million in 1994.Implemented performance incentives and training to initiate tax deferrals and savings from tax reporting that increased net income by $27 Million.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Joined the audit staff with responsibilities for auditing financial statements of utilities and banks; transferred to Tax in 1980 with responsibilities for tax planning and compliance for clients.Audit clients: Washington Gas Light, First American Bank and Continental TelephoneTax clients: real estate developers, community banks and partnerships.

Master Of Law In Taxation, Law

Juris Doctor, Law

Awarded the Sewall Key Prize at graduation for the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in tax courses in my Class of 1985.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Major: Accounting; Minor: History, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society; The Corp and Vital Vittles

High School Diploma, High School Studies With Ap Classes In History, Calculus And English

Peer Group Counseling Program Counselor for groups of sophomore students; Intramural Class Championships in football and basketball