Highly seasoned tax executive with proven expertise in building and leading high performing global tax functions. Strategic business partner who influences cross-functional operating and M&A teams to optimize enterprise value and mitigate risk. Experienced in delivering timely and accurate tax reporting and forecasting to support business decisions. Successfully manages and resolves tax controversies. Certified Public Accountant, State of Ohio.EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONSMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Thomson Reuters TaxologistTax Executives InstituteHIGHLIGHTS•Partnered with key stakeholders to conclude purchase agreement, support regulatory review, and facilitate post-acquisition integration for Amazon transaction.•Spearheaded tax due diligence and integration for $75M acquisition of Swiss target.•Managed 8 contracted vendors, including EY and PwC, to provide tax planning, compliance, accounting, and controversy services across 15 countries and 50 states.•Piloted global tax operations for $5B industry leader in industrial packaging products and services with market share advantage across 35 countries.•Executive leader for $2B global enterprise within the life science and instrumentation space; led 11-person global staff in tax reporting, planning, controversy, and treasury.