Christopher Axene, CPA
Equity Principal at Rea & Associates, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Connie Lechleitner, ABC, APR
Chris and I worked together on many projects to communicate sometimes complicated tax issues to Rea & Associates' clients and prospects through our print and email newsletters, blog posts, letters and other communication channels. There's no one I'd rather go to with questions about federal tax regulations and their impact on businesses. He is very bright and extremely knowledgeable and yet able to explain complex concepts into understandable terms. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Chris!
Dan Toussant
As the chief recruiter and chair of the Recruitment Committee at Rea & Associates (1999-2008), I participated in Chris Axene's hire, and believe it was one of the better hiring decisions that the firm made while I was there. Chris quickly become the go-to tax expert and resource firm-wide regarding tax issues. He also quickly built a reputation as someone who presented well to clients and in prospective client meetings. In a leadership development program known as Rea Next Gen (I served as a facilitator), I observed ChrIs regularly state opinions that others thought yet would not say. Chris tactfully offered observations about the firm's direction with senior leadership that gained the respect of both peers and senior leadership. Final point. We did some ramping up of staff in the Tax Department at one point, and Chris provided carefully-thought-out opinions about the hires, and good mentoring and leadership to the newer staff members.
Connie Lechleitner, ABC, APR
Chris and I worked together on many projects to communicate sometimes complicated tax issues to Rea & Associates' clients and prospects through our print and email newsletters, blog posts, letters and other communication channels. There's no one I'd rather go to with questions about federal tax regulations and their impact on businesses. He is very bright and extremely knowledgeable and yet able to explain complex concepts into understandable terms. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Chris!
Dan Toussant
As the chief recruiter and chair of the Recruitment Committee at Rea & Associates (1999-2008), I participated in Chris Axene's hire, and believe it was one of the better hiring decisions that the firm made while I was there. Chris quickly become the go-to tax expert and resource firm-wide regarding tax issues. He also quickly built a reputation as someone who presented well to clients and in prospective client meetings. In a leadership development program known as Rea Next Gen (I served as a facilitator), I observed ChrIs regularly state opinions that others thought yet would not say. Chris tactfully offered observations about the firm's direction with senior leadership that gained the respect of both peers and senior leadership. Final point. We did some ramping up of staff in the Tax Department at one point, and Chris provided carefully-thought-out opinions about the hires, and good mentoring and leadership to the newer staff members.
Connie Lechleitner, ABC, APR
Chris and I worked together on many projects to communicate sometimes complicated tax issues to Rea & Associates' clients and prospects through our print and email newsletters, blog posts, letters and other communication channels. There's no one I'd rather go to with questions about federal tax regulations and their impact on businesses. He is very bright and extremely knowledgeable and yet able to explain complex concepts into understandable terms. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Chris!
Dan Toussant
As the chief recruiter and chair of the Recruitment Committee at Rea & Associates (1999-2008), I participated in Chris Axene's hire, and believe it was one of the better hiring decisions that the firm made while I was there. Chris quickly become the go-to tax expert and resource firm-wide regarding tax issues. He also quickly built a reputation as someone who presented well to clients and in prospective client meetings. In a leadership development program known as Rea Next Gen (I served as a facilitator), I observed ChrIs regularly state opinions that others thought yet would not say. Chris tactfully offered observations about the firm's direction with senior leadership that gained the respect of both peers and senior leadership. Final point. We did some ramping up of staff in the Tax Department at one point, and Chris provided carefully-thought-out opinions about the hires, and good mentoring and leadership to the newer staff members.
Connie Lechleitner, ABC, APR
Chris and I worked together on many projects to communicate sometimes complicated tax issues to Rea & Associates' clients and prospects through our print and email newsletters, blog posts, letters and other communication channels. There's no one I'd rather go to with questions about federal tax regulations and their impact on businesses. He is very bright and extremely knowledgeable and yet able to explain complex concepts into understandable terms. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Chris!
Dan Toussant
As the chief recruiter and chair of the Recruitment Committee at Rea & Associates (1999-2008), I participated in Chris Axene's hire, and believe it was one of the better hiring decisions that the firm made while I was there. Chris quickly become the go-to tax expert and resource firm-wide regarding tax issues. He also quickly built a reputation as someone who presented well to clients and in prospective client meetings. In a leadership development program known as Rea Next Gen (I served as a facilitator), I observed ChrIs regularly state opinions that others thought yet would not say. Chris tactfully offered observations about the firm's direction with senior leadership that gained the respect of both peers and senior leadership. Final point. We did some ramping up of staff in the Tax Department at one point, and Chris provided carefully-thought-out opinions about the hires, and good mentoring and leadership to the newer staff members.
Experience
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Rea & Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Accounting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Equity Principal
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Feb 2004 - Present
Board member (two terms) Responsible for federal tax planning for complex transactions Sell-side M&A tax planning Choice of Entity structuring Inbound International tax planning Outbound International tax planning primarily w/ Canadian operations Chair CEO Succession Committee Board member (two terms) Responsible for federal tax planning for complex transactions Sell-side M&A tax planning Choice of Entity structuring Inbound International tax planning Outbound International tax planning primarily w/ Canadian operations Chair CEO Succession Committee
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Board Member
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1998 - 2005
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Mettler-Toledo International, Inc
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Switzerland
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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US Tax Manager
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Oct 2001 - Dec 2003
Responsible for managing domestic tax responsbilities for US consolidated group. Assist with SEC reporting - FAS 109 tax provision/footnote Assisted with various international issues as they related to US consolidated group Responsible for managing domestic tax responsbilities for US consolidated group. Assist with SEC reporting - FAS 109 tax provision/footnote Assisted with various international issues as they related to US consolidated group
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Arthur Andersen (1885 -> 2002) Official
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Federal Tax Manager
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Sep 1995 - Aug 2001
Responsible for federal income tax compliance for mix of clients (individuals to corporations) and entity types. Industry focus: automobile manufacturing Responsible for federal income tax compliance for mix of clients (individuals to corporations) and entity types. Industry focus: automobile manufacturing
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Education
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1987 - 1992
The Ohio State University
B.S. -
1983 - 1987
Upper Arlington High School
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