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Stephen Michael Ettinger
U.S. Tax Manager-CTO
Epcor Water USA Inc.
Phoenix, USA
Investor Owned Utility
Professional Summary
Experienced tax professional with demonstrable results in corporate tax functions, including planning, financial reporting, tax compliance, tax policy, acquisition structuring, and tax audits. Prioritizes the alignment of business objectives and tax optimization. Encourages teamwork and facilitates a rich intellectual environment. Provides common sense leadership for tax department initiatives, including:
• Design and drive tax operations including income tax provisions and tax compliance for income, withholding, and indirect taxes
• Integration of tax software for efficient in-house compliance
• Tax audit representation including audit appeals and transfer pricing-related agreements
• Trusted business partner with finance, legal, and operations areas
• M&A due diligence and integration
• Design and implementation of SOX controls
• Communicate technical issues to key executives and employee
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Languages
- English
Industry Experience
- Water & Waste Water Utility
Interests/Hobbies
- Sports-Golf, Football, Baseball
- Vineyard Production & Management
- Acting
Birthday
December 30Experience
Epcor Water USA Inc.
Phoenix, USA 85085
Phoenix, USA 85085
U.S. Tax Manager-CTO
Investor Owned Utility
2013 - Present
Responsible for compliance with all federal, state and local tax laws as well as accounting for income taxes under U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory accounting standards.
Minimize tax liability through tax planning and sound, informed application of tax laws and regulations.
Prepare and file annual and interim consolidated federal income tax reports, statements, returns, etc. as required by law and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Implementation of Corptax income tax compliance software for in-house preparation.
Manage sales/use tax, property tax, franchise fee, and impost fee compliance function. Developed internal software tool to enhance accuracy and efficiency of transaction tax compliance.
Monitor tax, franchise, and impost fee rates in customer billing system.
Work with non-U.S. parent identifying and analyzing U.S. tax responsibilities and cash repatriation strategies.
Oversee dividend repatriations including E&P studies and IRS reporting of E&P.
Oversee separate tax asset accounting software (FAS).
Direct and/or review all federal, state and local tax audits, address issues and provide recommendations for settlement
Minimize tax liability through tax planning and sound, informed application of tax laws and regulations.
Prepare and file annual and interim consolidated federal income tax reports, statements, returns, etc. as required by law and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Implementation of Corptax income tax compliance software for in-house preparation.
Manage sales/use tax, property tax, franchise fee, and impost fee compliance function. Developed internal software tool to enhance accuracy and efficiency of transaction tax compliance.
Monitor tax, franchise, and impost fee rates in customer billing system.
Work with non-U.S. parent identifying and analyzing U.S. tax responsibilities and cash repatriation strategies.
Oversee dividend repatriations including E&P studies and IRS reporting of E&P.
Oversee separate tax asset accounting software (FAS).
Direct and/or review all federal, state and local tax audits, address issues and provide recommendations for settlement
Education
BS, Business Administration 1980
Manhattan College
New York, New York, United States
Professional Certifications
Enrolled Agent (EA)
2011
Active
Associations and Societies
- TEI, NAEA, NAWC (NAWC - Finance Subcommittee on Taxation)