Vice President, Tax
Current• Develop, implement, and support strategic federal and state tax positions through research, structuring opportunities, and market/industry analysis.• Perform due diligence and identify tax mitigation opportunities related to restructuring, potential acquisition targeting, and M&A activity. • Advise senior management on the most tax efficient manner in which to merge foreign equity level investments. This included not only adhering to foreign laws but also working to ensure there are no adverse US tax consequences.• Oversight and management of the consolidated tax provision and consolidated tax return including managing the tax footnote and effective rate analysis. This includes automating both the tax provision and tax compliance processes. • Mange the release of a $3 billion tax valuation. This included delivering technical memoranda to both internal and external advisors as well as managing the expectations of the Board and the investment community.• Work with the Treasury organization to ensure an efficient flow of funds throughout the organization. This includes not only ensuring that cash is sitting in the right entity at the right time, but also assessing the most favorable markets to raise capital whether they be US or international.• Oversight and management of all tax audits and controversy work.• Responsible for the footnote and effective tax rate analysis in 10Q and 10K SEC filings.• Work with the company’s investor relations group to clearly communicate the financial status and strategies of the company to the investment community at large.
