Type Of Business:
Technology company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
International tax accounting and compliance; Equity based compensation; Investment valuation and global treasury services; M&A integration
Major Product/SVS:
Analog and mixed signal semi-conductors
Favorite Business Publication:
Wall Street Journal; CFO Magazine; Fortune Magazine
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing guitar; Golf; Coaching travel baseball; Spending time with my wonderful family
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Taxation, University of Central Florida (1997); Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance, Houghton College (1989)
Affiliations Awards:
Association for Financial Professionals; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Place of Birth:
Noblesville, Indiana
Children's Names:
Cassady, Mason, Ramsey, Thomas, Hannah, Londyn
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Achieving a settlement with the IRS at appeals on a 9-digit assessment at 28 cents on the dollar.
Charity:
Space Coast Early Intervention Center
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
I attribute my success to my extreme work ethic, dedication to and discipline in my craft, and a loving and understanding wife. As a child, my family had very little means, but I adopted my father's motto and took it to heart: "Hard work pays off!"
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
I became involved in my profession because I enjoy the challenge of interpreting US and foreign tax law in addition to the functions of finance and cash management.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing cash, income tax accounting and compliance, credit & collections, mergers and acquisitions all on a global scale; Also managing the international finance function.
Education Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
Within five years, I want to secure either a VP of Tax & Treasury role at a Fortune 1000 company, or a senior role at a large consulting firm specializing in IRS dispute resolution and transfer pricing.