Direct global tax operations, financial reporting, compliance, and M&A structuring for a multinational technology leader. Additionally serve as Managing Director for Dutch holding companies and act as a director or officer of numerous subsidiary companies globally.

As AOL's Chief Tax Officer, held world wide responsibility for all aspects of tax compliance, reporting, planning, controversy management, administration and deal structuring for AOL, encompassing all types of tax including income, property, sales & use, and value added taxes.

The senior tax executive responsible for ASC 740 tax accounting, internal and SEC reporting, worldwide tax planning and strategy, and indirect taxes. Tax forecasting and budgeting for internal management decision making, included monthly re-forecasts. Directly managed coordination with Valuation team for tax aspects of project modeling critical to this project-based business. Also managed all processes and systems related to tax, including complete redesign of tax accounting process and implementation of TaxStream system. Directed sales and use tax compliance and resolution of issues with taxing authorities. Supervised all outside service provider assignments. Managing Director of Dutch holding company structure for all international operations, responsible for ensuring all tax and legal requirements were met and coordinated cash management for operational needs. Reported directly to CFO and managed a team of 13 tax professionals.

The senior tax executive responsible for all tax matters including income tax compliance, financial reporting and strategic planning for this multi-billion dollar US Group. Key responsibilities also included direct involvement in all aspects of regulatory affairs related to tax including SEC and FERC, expert testimony before state and local regulatory agencies, as well as tax audits, appeals and litigation. Oversight for entity structure and elimination of entities. Interacted extensively with executive management throughout the company in regulatory matters, risk management, ethics and corporate governance. Daily interaction with foreign parent regarding all tax matters, external financial reporting and internal management reporting. Effective coordination with line managers required to achieve improved tax processes, compliance and tax rate reduction. Responsible for managing and resolving tax issues with federal and state authorities, including resolution of “listed transactions” occurring under previous management. Reported directly to the CFO, managed a team of 12 professionals and supervised all outside tax service providers.