Vice President of Global Tax

• Oct 2021 - Present

Vice President of Tax

• Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

Tax leader for the largest independent hotel operator of more than 1,500 branded and independent properties in 49 states and 20 countries. Tax leader for the largest independent hotel operator of more than 1,500 branded and independent properties in 49 states and 20 countries.

Tax Senior Manager - Contract Seasonal Employee

• Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

Review tax provision calculations and other tax projects. Review tax provision calculations and other tax projects.

Vice President of Tax

• Jan 2016 - Oct 2019

Led all areas of global corporate tax function, including planning, compliance, tax accounting, transfer pricing, and controversy for direct and indirect taxes of publicly traded Fortune 500 company. Established, implemented, and oversaw maintenance of global cash taxes and effective tax rate for multiple legal entities domiciled in North America, Europe, and Asia. Remained connected to senior executives company-wide to understand operational plans and ensure tax strategy supported organization in most optimal way. Presented quarterly and annual tax results to audit committee. Show less

Director, International Tax

• Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

Partnered with business, finance, and legal personnel to develop and implement international tax planning strategies to optimize company’s global effective tax rate while mitigating and managing risk. Ensured accurate and well-controlled financial reporting and tax-compliance responsibilities and processes related to international tax. Oversaw transactional tax work, including structuring, diligence, integration, and negotiations. Managed all tax controversy matters involving U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Show less

Director, Tax Accounting and Reporting

• May 2010 - Apr 2015

Oversaw annual and quarterly global tax provision as required by ASC 740. Calculated and reviewed global position. Analyzed all FIN 48 positions, valuation allowances, APB 23 assertion, and memos. Reviewed local statutory statements and tax returns in 15 foreign jurisdictions. Completed ASC 718 stock compensation calculations that determined impact on tax assets and provisions. Implemented effective tax-rate and cash-tax management, planning projects to minimize. Negotiated credits and incentives for company. Interfaced with outside tax professionals on various domestic and international projects. Show less

Manager, Federal and State Taxes

• Sep 2008 - May 2010

Prepared tax provision and book to tax adjustments for U.S. federal tax return. Reviewed and prepared state income and franchise tax returns in 45 states. Managed two IRS audit cycles and numerous state audits. Prepared and mailed forms 1099 and e-filing data with IRS. Implemented unclaimed property compliance program, including numerous voluntary discourses and managing audit by state of Delaware. Served as primary contact for all federal and state income tax audits.

Senior Tax Accountant

• Jul 2005 - Sep 2008

Prepared consolidated federal tax return, including foreign tax-credit calculations (Forms 5471 and 8858) for all international CFC and 10/50 companies. Automated manual processes and completed federal tax return two months faster than previously, using Tax Dimensions. Implemented and administered Thomson’s InSource federal, state, and international compliance and provision product.

Sr. Business Analyst

• Jul 1998 - Jul 2005