Manager Sales

ALICE M. BERGMANN

** ********* *****

Ridgefield, CT 06877

203-***-**** *********@***.***

Accomplished financial manager with diversified experience in the areas of

taxation, finance and general accounting. Motivated and results-oriented

with a proven track record of outstanding performance. Excellent written

and verbal communication skills. Knowledgeable in current aspects of

federal, state and local income tax laws.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Reader's Digest Association, Pleasantville, NY 5/2009 to present

Tax Manager

. Oversee all aspects of the domestic income tax compliance, reporting,

planning and controversy processes.

. Manage worldwide income tax provision function and related footnote

disclosures pursuant to FASB 109 and FIN48. Perform effective rate

and cash tax planning; ascertain the optimal tax minimization

strategy for the organization.

. Streamline tax provision preparation through implementation of

packaged tax provision software; achieved significant resource and

cash savings via process improvements.

. Review/prepare U.S. Consolidated Federal Income Tax return, state

unitary, combined and separate tax returns, additional involvement in

international and not-for profit tax filings.

. Perform research and planning activities including tax accounting

method studies, tax and stock basis calculations, state and local

planning. Develop corporate strategies and make recommendations to

the executive leadership team.

. Responsible for maintenance and adherence to policies that create a

strong internal control environment under Sarbanes-Oxley.

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Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc., 1/2006 - 5/2009

Danbury, CT

Manager, Tax Accounting and Reporting

. Compile and review global quarterly and annual FAS109 tax provision,

including FIN48 computation. Monitor effective tax rate and prepare

related SEC disclosures.

. Manage compliance process, involving preparation of US federal, state

and local income tax returns, Canada and Mexico filings, review of

sales and use and property tax returns. Perform research and planning

on domestic and international issues. Review nexus and permanent

establishment considerations.

. Negotiate and resolve tax audit issues with federal, state and local

tax authorities. Monitor transfer pricing and prepare supporting

documentation.

. Perform quarterly testing of tax processes for SOX; document and

manage implementation of new processes, provide recommendations for

department operating efficiency .

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ITT Industries, Inc., White Plains, NY 1996 - 2006

Manager, Tax Reporting

. In a lead tax accounting role, review and coordinate FAS 109

reporting, perform effective tax rate planning, prepare tax accrual

computation, schedules and footnotes to meet all internal and external

10Q, 10K, and annual report requirements.

. Provide advice and training to business components to ensure proper US

GAAP reporting. Work with various Corporate Tax functions to comply

with Sarbanes Oxley 404. Provide assistance to federal and state

taxing authorities.

. Review of US Federal compliance, supervise and review international

compliance, including calculation of SubpartF and Sec.78 gross up,

Forms 5471 and 1118. Coordinate documentation required by US transfer

pricing regulations.

Gestetner Corporation, Greenwich,CT 1989 - 1996

Manager, Taxes and Treasury

. Reviewed all US corporate taxes; income, sales and use, property,

payroll. Analyzed deferred taxes; coordinated the adoption of FAS 109.

Performed research on international and domestic tax matters. Negotiated

federal and state tax assessments, achieved significant savings.

. Managed cash flow, foreign currency requirements, treasury reporting.

Monitored all daily banking transactions, reviewed investment

requirements, maintained banking relationships, set up and initiate bank

loans and terms. Prepared letters of credit, forecasted cash position,

wired vendors and affiliates.

Amax, Inc., Greenwich, CT 1986 - 1989

Senior Income Tax Specialist

. Responsible for review of compliance in both the federal and state and

local tax areas, performed consolidation of 100+ subsidiaries. Presented

updates on tax law changes to divisional management. Provided detail

schedules to the IRS and state auditors. Performed research on a variety

of domestic tax issues.

EDUCATION

Hofstra University, MBA, Taxation and Finance

Hofstra University, BBA, Accounting

SKILLS/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Tax Executives Institute; University of Phoenix Online - Adjunct Faculty;

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access); Hyperion; Oracle;

TaxStream; Corptax; Vertex; Insource; RIA; CCH

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