Extensive experience in building and managing results-oriented Tax Departments for both publicly and privately held companies in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas focusing on a team approach. Achievements include the following: Succeeded in extensive work with Federal IRS audits and appeals process saving the company in excess of $20 million;History of success in significant reduction of state audit assessments including Texas franchise/margin tax;Extensive mergers & acquisitions tax planning strategies resulting in significant savings to the company;Established in-house department responsible for all consolidated U.S. federal & multi-state income tax compliance;Implemented FIN 48 Accounting for uncertain tax positions;Implemented automated tax provision modules using both OneSource and CorpTax;Managed International compliance and international tax provision process;Managed $8 million monthly sales tax liability in all states reducing annual audit exposure to less than $300,000;Executed extensive overhaul of sales tax systems, both Avalara and Vertex, including development of state tax matrix;Negotiated multiple local sales tax rebates saving the company on average $10 million over 10 years;Saved $2 million over five years from real and personal property tax abatements;Implemented state income tax-saving strategy saving the company $1 million per year;Operated Tax Department as a profit centerSpecialties: Mergers and Acquisitions, Consolidations, ASC 740 (FAS 109), FIN 48, Corporate Generalist, International, Team-Oriented Leader, Excellent Communication Skills
Listed skills include Tax, Auditing, Tax Accounting, Income Tax, and 36 others.