Theodore Mihalopoulos Email & Phone Number

Glen Ellyn, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Ted is a Managing Director in the Chicago Tax Practice specializing in ASC 740 matters. His clients include public and private multi-national companies across various industries.

$3.6B net sales. Private equity owned. A leading specialty building materials distributor in the US operating in over 267 locations across 32 states. Joined US LBM to lead the tax and treasury functions for a planned initial public offering. Acquired by Bain Capital in a leveraged buyout.

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Joined PwC with the '17 acquisition of General Electric’s global tax team and tax technologies. Directed compliance and reporting for several Berkshire Hathaway businesses. Developed staff and provided technical expertise, training and sharing of best practices to the team. Advised clients as the tax point of contact providing an “in-house” feel to the Berkshire Hathaway and General Electric outsourcing agreements.• Successfully implemented Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) reform changes for 2017 and 2018 reporting.• Developed processes to model TCJA changes; toll tax, BEAT, GILTI, FDII, Interest limits for future tax provisions.• Embraced Alteryx, a workflow ETL tool. Leaned-in as a role model to demonstrate the technology to staff and incorporate use on projects. Fostered courage to change behaviors empowering staff to bring real change about.• Completed GE Capital International’s ASC740’s and interim/year-end SEC reporting timely and accurately.

Boston, Ma, Us

GENERAL ELECTRIC Capital International (NYSE: GE) │ Chicago\London│ $45B revenue, $150B assets. GE Global Banking, European Mortgage Restructuring and EMEA. Global Banking included wholly owned banks, finance companies, and joint ventures in key markets. Australia/NZ, Brazil, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Mexico. Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey and United Kingdom. Global Tax Controller, Consumer Finance SegmentProvided global oversight and governance of tax accounting in a hands-on role. Led a team of eight. Supported thirty worldwide tax controllers. Drove compliance and control culture. Provided STAT/GAAP training, guidance and supported internal and external corporate audits. Implemented policies, processes, and SOX workflows. Performed transparent assessments of processes and covered local resource gaps as needed. Responsible for quarter and year end closes, ASC740, APB23, FIN48, DTA valuations, account reconciliations and SEC segment reporting. Presented audit support as needed to external auditors and regulators. • Maintained critical control amidst GE Capital’s historic exit announced in April 2015 "Project Hubble."• Demonstrated outstanding resilience, team work, professionalism and delivered under extreme time pressure.Global Banking businesses included wholly owned banks, finance companies, and joint ventures with leading partners in key strategic markets. From credit cards and personal loans, to auto financing and savings products, Global Banking had a rich history of helping individuals and businesses meet their goals. Banking services were offered by many of the Consumer Financing businesses.

Chicago, Il, Us

$19B revenue. Utility holding company operating the largest and most efficient nuclear fleet in the U.S. SEC registrants include Exelon Generation, Commonwealth Edison and PECO Energy.Reported to V.P. Taxes with significant C-level interaction. Directed overall management, strategic oversight and governance of tax accounting, compliance, controversy, risk and SEC reporting functions. Led and mentored a staff of ten including managers of federal reporting, state reporting and IRS exams.

Boston, Ma, Us

GE Equipment Services (ES), $19B assets/ $7B revenue. Transport solutions for supply chains, including equipment leasing, asset management, and logistics, operating in multiple U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Directed tax management of GE Rail, Genstar and GE Seaco, concurrently (‘04-‘07). GE Auto Finance (’00-’04). Reported to business CFOs with dotted line to ES Global Tax Leader. Implemented tax planning and compliance with the highest standards and world-class processes of General Electric.

Acquired by Graphic Packaging in ‘08 (NYSE:GPK). Revenues of $500MM. Privately owned industry giant. Multi-national, multi-state vertical manufacturer of folding cartons, recycled paperboard and inks for the consumer products industry. Reported to CFO with significant COO and CEO interaction. Created an effective in-house tax function from scratch achieving significant tax and operational savings and establishing tax as a value added business partner.

Developed and delivered practical, creative solutions across broad areas of tax as demanded by entrepreneurial clients. Lead multiple engagements supervising staff and managing projects within budget.Prepared hundreds of individual, partnership, trust and corporate tax returns and performed GAAP audits, reviews and compilations. Generated increased service revenue by leveraging breadth of exposure to tax issues, strong foundational accounting and client service skills bringing tax planning and operational ideas to clients.

B.A., 150 Credit Program

Master Of Science In Taxation, Taxation