C Robert Meloni Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Manage and develop a responsive global finance organization team of 13 employees.Designed and directed global tax operations to protect the organization and its assets, improved departmental productivity, and comply with U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, and UK tax laws. Expertly navigated changes and implemented tax requirements related to acquisitions, divestitures, and business restructuring. Oversaw tax aspect of SEC 10-K and 10-Q reporting. Hired and supervised managers, associates, and support staff.- Revamped global tax accounting and compliance functions to align with GAAP and ASC 740. Resolved tax material weaknesses, upgraded and re-trained the tax workforce, implemented innovative systems, and instituted standards and best practices for operational excellence and efficiency. Updated the SOX compliance system.- Managed tax planning around selling six U.S. and foreign businesses (approximately $500M in assets), effectively reshaped operations, eliminating $250M loan, and structured deals to decrease tax liability—to zero.- Coordinated tax matters to facilitate the acquisition and integration of multi-million dollar businesses. Lead tax planning and management for transition to Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).

Rockville, Md

Provided income tax planning and accounting consulting services to corporate clients. Interfaced with senior leaders and stakeholders at client companies to assess needs and create customized tax, accounting, and compliance solutions. Proposed ideas and rolled out new processes, systems, and procedures. Managed multi-tiered team of tax professionals.- Balanced senior leadership responsibilities with client-driven consulting engagements—successfully increased compliance and reduced tax liability for growth-oriented corporations and businesses.- Improved visibility and revenue by delivering seminars on a variety of topics including tax benefits for manufacturing companies and state and federal income tax credits for small and mid-sized businesses.

Washington, Dc

Established the tax department to create a proactive and efficient operation in support of fast-paced growth. Provided quarterly tax provision data for consolidated SEC 10-Q and 10-K filings. Ensured compliance with sales, use, and gross-receipts tax requirements. Reviewed construction bids to anticipate tax expenses for energy contracts. Represented the organization in state and federal income tax audits. Supervised, coached, and mentored staff.- Created the tax function from its inception, ensuring GAAP and SEC compliance. Defined sales tax compliance practices to minimize risk and comply with state tax guidelines.- Implemented tax controls to increase accountability and eradicate unexpected costs in business transactions.- Reorganized and stabilized the credit department to improve credit risk management; oversaw departmental operations for 11 months while identifying the ideal replacement for the Director of Credit position.

Potomac, Md

Restructured and revitalized the global tax department to address the needs of rapidly growing company with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Defined the international tax strategy and created a robust accounting system. Coordinated highly detailed income tax reporting at the state and federal levels.- Revised the accounting system by legal entity, formulated a local reporting structure, and pioneered transfer-pricing study to capture activities, interactions, and transactions between U.S. headquarters and 10+ legal entities worldwide.- Directed financial statement and documentation collection based on the separate-entity model, resulting in VAT refunds—$1.2M in the U.K. and $.5M in Canada.- Developed state tax compliance models to properly report retail revenue in the complex, regulated telecommunications industry.

Ms-Tax, Taxation

Bs, Accounting & Finance

Economics