Tyson Mitchell, Jd/Llm (He/Him/His) Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Professor of Poverty Law & Advocacy

*Lead implementation of foundational diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.*Lead implementation of community engagement and cultural competency plan agency wide.*Increased agency’s equity and inclusion score by 50%. *Recommended employee productivity enhancements that greatly increased employee satisfaction. *Implemented a talent acquisition strategy that included historically black colleges & universities *Developed working partnerships with professional and community organizations that support the growth and development of diverse talent.*Established the Diversity and Inclusion Council.

*Support diversity committee with recruiting, welcoming, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds.*Act as a liaison between the local underrepresented communities to serve these communities better and to support t outreach.*Key Member of Diversity Committee.*Coordinated agency celebrations of diverse cultures*Assist with the preparation and review of Federal Form 990 and state and local sales tax returns.*Maintain accounting records for the organization, while assisting with account reconciliations and variance analysis for possible adjustment or reclassifying journal entries.*Process internal cash sheets with day-to-day payment information.*Support accounting in monthly closing and annual audit processes and responses.

Saginaw, Michigan

Provided oversight and management of all fiduciary affairs for Foundation. Implemented internal accounting system and tax compliance calendar. Monitored agency’s Sarbanes Oxley compliance and drafted agency’s Harassment Policy, Code of Conduct/Whistle Blower Policy, and document retention and destruction policies. Coordinated all fiscal reporting with local corporations and funders to ensure accuracy and compliance with funding guidelines. Assisted with preparation of federal and state corporate income tax returns.

Atlanta, Ga

Provided oversight and management of all fiduciary affairs for company. Implemented internal accounting system and tax compliance calendar. Assisted with preparation of federal and state corporate income tax returns.Managed program budget totaling $150K and monitored grant compliance for organization’s four city anti-obesity campaign. Secured and monitored award of the Department of Justice Truancy Intervention Grant allowing over 200 children to receive parent power study kits. Established strategic partnership with National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc to provide awareness and interest in Historic Black Colleges. Collaborated with Boys and Girls Club of America executives to research and evaluate the feasibility of incorporating a Boys and Girls Club onto historically Black College Campuses throughout the country.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Managed tax compliance while assisting tax director with the management of federal tax projects including but not limited to FASB 109, partnership terminations, and organizational restructuring. Assisted with the implementation of CorpTax. Managed, grew, trained, and mentored outstanding staff members and interns. Obtained $3M income tax refunds via 1139 filing relating to environmental remediation and reclamation expenses. Protected and documented $37M deduction by filing section 301.9100 relief.

Cleveland, Ohio

Assisted International Tax Partner with the management of international corporate tax consulting engagements including transfer pricing, subpart F, dual consolidated loss planning, Section 301.9100 relief and repatriation strategies. Developed and facilitated bi-weekly power lunch sessions where tax professionals discussed international tax issues. Member of Work & Life Counsel and United Way Volunteer Committee.

Master Of Laws (Ll.M.), Tax Law/Taxation

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Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: President History Majors Club Member, Morehouse Tiger Sharks Swim Team

Professional Responsibility And Taxation