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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Dundee, Michigan, United States

• Supported the review and preparation of quarterly and annual US income tax provision calculation in compliance with IFRS as well as US federal and state income tax returns.• Managed a team of three direct reports, monitoring assignment progress on a daily basis and providing guidance on ongoing challenges and obstacles to maintain productivity and achieve performance goals.• Prepared initial transfer pricing calculations of the company’s cross-border tangible goods flows, managing the taxation of assets while upholding complete alignment to regulations. • Completed Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) calculation for the quarterly and annual US income tax provision and federal income tax return.• Reviewed the state income tax return filings and managed a large state income tax audit, safeguarding the compliance and accuracy of all documentation to ensure financial integrity. • Conducted informal coaching sessions with direct reports on a regular basis, maintaining a horizontal hierarchy among personnel to bolster communication and build upon skillsets and proficiency.• Pioneered the development and implementation of documentation templates, providing guidance in performing tax accounting operations in relation to acquisitions.

Southfield, Michigan, United States

• Prepared quarterly and annual global tax provision calculations in alignment with ASC 740 and US GAAP for SEC filings.• Completed the purchase accounting tax implications of the Tenneco acquisition, reviewing and reevaluating the balance sheet and applying tax technical concepts to support accounting standards.• Maintained familiarity with the latest trends within US federal, state, and international tax, providing and sharing knowledge to personnel within Corporate Tax, Corporate Accounting, and Finance Departments. • Organized the global cash tax forecast for the Annual Operation Planning (AOP) budget, developing tax projections in alignment with the estimated income and expenses expected in the next five years.• Championed the development and implementation of tax reporting processes, augmenting team communication and introducing a comprehensive cadence of operations and hierarchy to streamline functions and remain proactive of arising issues and discrepancies.• Piloted and managed global tax positions and reporting in alignment with ASC 740-10, upholding requirements for the business to analyze and disclose income tax risks.• Managed international tax audits, reviewing and verifying documentation and reporting procedures to safeguard necessary compliance.

• Resolved tax issues facing US multinational companies and publicly traded entities, providing tax consulting and compliance services tailored to companies with domestic and international operations. • Prepared, reviewed, and verified quarterly and annual income tax provisions for a broad range of clientele, including Fortune 100, ensuring compliance to ASC 740 under guidelines of US GAAP.• Managed large multinational tax provision and financial statement audits, ensuring compliance to Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards and regulations. • Maintained communicative relationships with clientele, coordinating upcoming issues and project progress to remain proactive and uphold robust relations. • Partnered with organizational to design and execute best-in-class tax functions, focusing on practical approached to data, process, technology, and people.• Identified consulting opportunities at existing clientele to cross-sell additional tax services.• Guided and mentored several junior personnel to further professional achievement, tailoring a “Teach, Don’t Tell” philosophy on my engagement teams to catalyze professional growth among team members.• Presented legislative updates to home office on new or existing technical tax legislation or accounting matters to educate team members as they communicated with our clientele in the marketplace.

• Instructed an Accounting course supplemental to a primary lecture on a weekly basis to more than 50 students, developing an interactive approach to aid students in complex concepts discussed in main lectures.• Assisted students in preparing for midterm and final examinations, preparing handouts and providing guidance on homework problems and potential examination topics.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Economics

Activities and Societies: Supplement Instructor of Intermediate Accounting RBS Alumni Association

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting And Finance