Successful, well seasoned and results oriented Tax Director with extensive U.S. and international experience in the finance, tax and treasury areas. Worked with all Big 4 firms, major international law firms and with global manufacturing and distribution companies in the U.S., Mexico, Latin America, Caribbean, Australia, Europe and Asia. Working knowledge of FAS 5, FIN 48 and FAS 109 (FASB ASC 740), Tax Treaties, Sub-part F and foreign tax credits, E&P, foreign tax pools, sec 78 gross-up, permanent establishments, check-the-box entities ,transfer pricing, tax planning strategies, mergers & acquisitions including sec. 367,368 and 351, financing options including sec. 163j and 385 and foreign and US income tax returns including Form 5471, 5472, 1118 and 8858.