Tax, financial and legal advice provided to corporate and individual clients in the following areas:➢ Corporate & partnership tax consulting & compliance➢ Individual tax & financial planning, retirement planning➢ Non-profit organizations - formation, tax compliance, financial & legal/regulatory issues

Directed the tax function of a publicly traded global asset manager (NYSE:AB) with over $460B in AUM and 46 offices in 22 countries worldwide. Global responsibility for all aspects of the company’s tax function, including tax accounting and reporting, tax compliance, transfer pricing, global mobility, and new product development. Led tax structuring and planning for both management company and investment funds.➢ Directed a complete overhaul of the global tax accounting function of the… Show more Directed the tax function of a publicly traded global asset manager (NYSE:AB) with over $460B in AUM and 46 offices in 22 countries worldwide. Global responsibility for all aspects of the company’s tax function, including tax accounting and reporting, tax compliance, transfer pricing, global mobility, and new product development. Led tax structuring and planning for both management company and investment funds.➢ Directed a complete overhaul of the global tax accounting function of the firm, including the development of formal tax policies and procedures, global reporting and disclosure guidelines, audit strategy, SOX controls/testing, and risk management.➢ Designed and implemented a workflow/document management software solution which increased efficiency and streamlined tax procedures.➢ Directed all tax participation in development of new investment products and new business ventures.➢ Integrated the tax department with all internal functions, including corporate accounting, fund accounting, legal/compliance, investor relations, human capital, marketing, technology, and new product development.➢ Supervised and enhanced relationships with all external tax service providers, including accounting firms, law firms, and political lobbyists.➢ Managed the firm’s global tax structure, including strategic tax planning and structuring for all acquisitions and divestures.➢ Directed all tax aspects of international operations, including global cash movement, global workforce mobility, opening of new foreign offices, and development of global products.➢ Enhanced AB’s relationship with French parent company, AXA (Euronext: CS), including creating greater transparency and cooperation between the groups, providing AB global tax presentations to senior AXA management, and providing tax advice and assistance in the management of AXA’s US asset management business. Show less

Directed the tax function of a global alternative asset manager with $3B in AUM and 9 offices worldwide, with a specific focus in emerging markets. Product experience included equity, fixed income, currency, and derivatives funds, quantitative strategies, and international private equity. Full responsibility for the management company tax function as well as all private equity and hedge funds.➢ Led all aspects of the management company tax function, including accounting, compliance… Show more Directed the tax function of a global alternative asset manager with $3B in AUM and 9 offices worldwide, with a specific focus in emerging markets. Product experience included equity, fixed income, currency, and derivatives funds, quantitative strategies, and international private equity. Full responsibility for the management company tax function as well as all private equity and hedge funds.➢ Led all aspects of the management company tax function, including accounting, compliance, audit and controversy.➢ Supervised and directed tax accounting and compliance for all private equity and hedge funds.➢ Coordinated the tax department with all internal functions, including management company accounting, fund accounting, legal/compliance, marketing, investor relations, and new product development.➢ Supervised and directed all relationships with external tax service providers, including accounting firms, law firms, and administrators.➢ Directed strategic tax planning and structuring for management company acquisitions, opening of new international offices, and development of new funds and financial products. Show less

Directed the corporate tax function of a publicly traded financial services firm (NYSE: STU) focused on educational loans. Experience in the origination of government guaranteed and private education loans, including the financing of those loans via the capital markets, securitizations, and governmental funding programs. ➢ Directed the tax accounting and compliance functions for the firm.➢ Supervised the tax reporting and disclosure process for all Citi internal and SEC filings.➢… Show more Directed the corporate tax function of a publicly traded financial services firm (NYSE: STU) focused on educational loans. Experience in the origination of government guaranteed and private education loans, including the financing of those loans via the capital markets, securitizations, and governmental funding programs. ➢ Directed the tax accounting and compliance functions for the firm.➢ Supervised the tax reporting and disclosure process for all Citi internal and SEC filings.➢  Developed tax policies and procedures for the planned separation of the subsidiary tax department from Citigroup’s main office. Negotiated tax sharing agreement on behalf of STU shareholders. Show less

Spearhead new financial product initiatives and to provide tax, accounting, and legal advice for structured finance products, with a focus on RMBS, CMBS, ABS securities, including CDS. Led the development of a planned publicly traded mortgage REIT, directed all aspects of the REIT’s operations, and was appointed COO of the REIT.➢ Directed all financial aspects of the REIT, including hiring of CFO and staff, creation of accounting processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial… Show more Spearhead new financial product initiatives and to provide tax, accounting, and legal advice for structured finance products, with a focus on RMBS, CMBS, ABS securities, including CDS. Led the development of a planned publicly traded mortgage REIT, directed all aspects of the REIT’s operations, and was appointed COO of the REIT.➢ Directed all financial aspects of the REIT, including hiring of CFO and staff, creation of accounting processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.➢ Assisted in the design of the investment strategy, advising on IRS compliance. Designed the REIT/TRS/external manager structure to maximize efficiency and enhance flexibility.➢ Directed investment banking relationships, including managing the 144a/IPO capital raising processes.➢ Coordinated all aspects of the REIT’s formation, including the drafting of all legal documents, tax elections, recruitment of Board of Directors, due diligence on service providers and negotiation of contracts. Show less

Managed both the management company and investment fund tax functions of a global asset manager with over $150B in AUM. Broad range of investment product experience includes the full spectrum of US and international equity and fixed income, as well as alternative strategies including credit, energy and infrastructure, mezzanine financing, domestic and international private equity, and distressed debt. Product structure experience includes extensive investment partnership experience, open and… Show more Managed both the management company and investment fund tax functions of a global asset manager with over $150B in AUM. Broad range of investment product experience includes the full spectrum of US and international equity and fixed income, as well as alternative strategies including credit, energy and infrastructure, mezzanine financing, domestic and international private equity, and distressed debt. Product structure experience includes extensive investment partnership experience, open and closed end RICs, PFICs, master-feeder structures, and trusts. Client experience covers large corporate and public pension plans, financial institutions, foundations & endowments, as well as foreign investors and high net worth individuals.➢ Performed all FAS 109 tax accounting, compliance and audit functions for the management company, including periods as both an S and C Corporation. ➢ Prepared tax returns for all internal employee investment funds, including calculations of complex carried interest waterfall allocations.➢ Managed the tax accounting and compliance function for all investment funds, including advising on issues related to the formation, taxation, and operation of the funds.➢ Supervised and directed all relationships with external tax service providers, including accounting firms, law firms, and administrators.➢ Assisted with strategic tax planning and coordinated the tax function with all areas of the firm, including executive management, finance, legal, fund reporting, marketing, investor relations, risk management, and technology. ➢ Significant accomplishments include guiding the firm and shareholders through the $1.2B acquisition of TCW by Société Générale in 2001. Show less

Managed and developed tax consulting and compliance teams for a local CPA firm in the areas of corporate, partnership, and individual taxation. Performed tax and legal research into complex financial services and financial product areas. Specialized in the financial services industry, specifically investment partnerships, financial products, and related issues.