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Alpharetta, Georgia, US

Alpharetta, Georgia, US

Oversee the Global tax function working closely with outside advisors, foreign statutory managers, and business leaders of this private equity-owned global provider of mission-critical, industry-specific software solutions. Manage a wide range of responsibilities and provide hands-on support to ensure the integrity and operational effectiveness of the tax.

The positions from 2013-2019 were performed as a contractor and were intended to be short-to-intermediate in term. Between positions, I worked as an independent tax consultant performing tax consulting, return preparation, and audit representation for clients.

Alpharetta, Georgia, US

Functioned as the interim tax director for a $600 million carve-out of the water care business of Lonza Group by Platinum Equity. Stood up all tax processes and systems for new entity, launched tax department, initiated policies and procedures, and implemented transfer pricing. Partnered with outside advisors for worldwide direct and indirect compliance.

Malvern, PA, US

Worked as the tax lead for a $2.1 billion private equity carve-out of the Lifescan blood glucose monitoring division of Johnson & Johnson by Platinum Equity. Stood up all tax processes and systems for new Lifescan in advance of closing on 10/1/18. Launched tax department, initiated policies and procedures, and implemented transfer pricing. Partnered with.

Herndon, Virginia, US

Directed all tax functions including compliance, provision, and planning for the domestic and international entities of this government contractor providing security services. Worked closely with service providers to proactively implement effective tax planning. Teamed with financial accounting group to meet financial reporting deadlines and assure proper.

Reston, Virginia, US

Served as the Interim VP of Tax for this $4 billion provider of fully integrated mobile communication services provider in selected Latin American markets under the brand NEXTEL. Company entered and emerged from the bankruptcy process and sold its Mexico operations to ATT for $1.875 billion during my tenure. Responsible for the consolidated quarterly tax.

Herndon, VA, US

Operated as the state and local tax manager for this $1.5 billion nationwide provider of advanced IP communications, network, and IT services for business customers. Responsible for state and local income, telecom, franchise, and gross receipts tax audits and controversies, incentives, R&D credits, voluntary disclosure projects, and other state and local.

Gaithersburg, MD, US

Directed all tax functions of the domestic and international entities of this $500 million global B2B e-commerce and integrations services company. Emphasis on global tax planning through entity structure, transfer pricing, and cost allocation to minimize foreign income taxes, VAT, and tax withholding while repatriating earnings as efficiently as possible..

Mclean, VA, US

Directed all tax functions of the domestic and international subsidiaries of this $350 million global mobile voice and data satellite communications company. Supervised the preparation and filing of federal, state, and foreign returns and responded to federal and state audits. Established the tax department. Led tax due diligence efforts for potential M&A.

Tysons Corner, VA, US

Directed all tax functions of the domestic and international subsidiaries of this $420 million business intelligence software company with an emphasis on global tax planning through entity structuring, transfer pricing, and cost allocation to minimize foreign income taxes, VAT, and tax withholding while repatriating earnings as efficiently as possible..

Dulles, VA, US

Directed all tax functions for the multiple divisions and subsidiaries of this $1.25 billion multinational company engaged in launch vehicle, satellite, and electronics manufacturing; ground station software and construction; satellite services; and electronic commerce. Managed all areas of taxation including federal and state income, international, sales.

New York, NY, US

London, GB

Jd, Law

Bba, Accounting & Finance