Director of Taxes with significant experience managing domestic and international planning and compliance for U.S. corporations with international operations. Acts as a key advisor to management focused on the achievement of corporate objectives through the implementation of proactive tax strategies. Proficient in the development of U.S. and international tax planning approaches, legal entity integration, transfer pricing and handling federal, state and foreign income tax audits. An accomplished leader skilled in mentoring staff and raising individual performance levels. • Federal and international tax research and planning • Transfer pricing • Management of federal, state and international tax audits • Mergers & acquisitions • Repatriation planning • Legal entity integration • FAS 109 and FIN 48 reporting