Director Tax

Wanda Young, CPA

Hanover, MD • 410-***-**** • *******@*****.***

Senior Tax Executive

International Taxation Global Tax Management Tax Planning Reporting & Compliance

Highly analytical, results-driven senior executive with 20 years of tax and financial management experience. Demonstrated leadership and success in international taxation encompassing planning, compliance, audits, provisions, change management, reporting, income sourcing, and M&A initiatives. Strong qualifications in departmental administration, staff development, coaching, and team building. Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to minimize tax liabilities, maximize after-tax profits, establish tax policies, and manage process changes driving efficiency and productivity. Strategic and conceptual thinker able to build and develop international tax functions. Articulate communicator with strong team-building skills and a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional groups to accomplish objectives and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth, and diverse environment.

Areas of Expertise

Integrated & Financial Statement Audit

Merger & Acquisitions

GAAP/IFRS

Tax Reporting & Policy

Leadership & Team Management

Financial Reporting

Income Tax Accounting

Tax Planning

Process Improvement

Client Consulting

Project Management

SOX Compliance

Professional Experience

Laureate Education, Inc. Baltimore, MD

Executive Director of Tax Oct 2014 – Present

Director of Tax Jun 2012 – Oct 2014

Senior Tax Manager Jan 2012 – Jun 2012

Leverage extensive financial and leadership acumen in directing the global tax function including ASC740 computations, FIN48 and FAS5. Spearhead a team of 10 members to coordinate the yearend/quarterly review of provision for various entities while working closely with six regional directors to respond to questions on provision review.

Oversee the preparation of disclosures for both interim and annual financial statements for USGAAP as well as the formulation of IFRS Tax provision and footnote for specific consolidated subsidiary financial statements.

Research and strategically analyze tax related technical issues, identify key problems and document the company's position.

Effectively manage the audit process with Big Four accounting firm, including providing requested data, answering questions and resolving open issues, both for regions and corporate.

Review contingency calculations including identification and amount determination.

Key Contributions:

Drove efficiencies through the implementation of Hyperion Tax Provision, which automated 70% of the company’s provision process. Enhanced process efficiencies through the execution of standard workpapers in the regions.

Wrote detailed tax policy for the Company to enforce compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations and to establish appropriate coordination of the tax practices.

Mentored, guided and empowered tax staff to help them succeed in their roles.

Prepared the Company for IPO by writing and continuing to work with regional teams on documentation to maintain compliance with SOX. Rolled out regional SOX controls and developed document standardization for the regions.

Actively contributed to the Company Policy committee providing robust recommendations on key issues concerning Tax and overall Company policies.

Consulted with tax planning group to understand any changes and work through any potential issues to be included in reporting.

Formulated and delivered training for the worldwide accountants on the income tax provision, which included technical and Company-specific information.

Ernst & Young, LLP Baltimore, MD

Senior Manager Jun 2008 – Jan 2012

Managed the audit of tax provisions for the core audit team, including ASC 740-10 reserves. Researched tax issues related to assigned client base with clients ranging from S corporations to consolidated corporations (including international and multi-state clients). Key clients included large-scale manufacturers, service and technology companies. Provided ASC740 consulting and preparation.

Reviewed tax returns and estimated tax payments for a variety of clients, both multi-state and international.

Prepared billing invoices for clients based on services rendered.

Directed staff and seniors on large consulting projects including compliance, provision, and research. Trained staff on engagements and encouraged their growth.

RSM McGladrey Timonium, MD

Director Oct 2007 – May 2008

Oversaw client matters on a consulting basis for sales transactions and restructuring. Reviewed tax compliance and prepared ASC740 calculations.

Radio One, Inc. Lanham, MD

Director of Tax Jun 2005 – Sep 2007

Steered the overall tax function for the Publicly traded entertainment company including preparation of ASC740 and financial disclosures for the financial statements. Managed Fixed asset accounting, Sales and Use tax, and property tax.

Researched and provided guidance on tax projects including M&A, restructuring, cost allocations, and general concerns.

Modified SOX procedures for tax and fixed assets.

Created a more efficient process for fixed asset data collection.

Oversaw the creation and maintenance of accurate tax calendar to reduce penalties for delinquent and late filings.

Key Contributions:

Saved Company >US$1M in consulting fees by bringing overall department in house.

Rectified tax assessments in excess of US $400K.

Ernst & Young, LLP Baltimore, MD

Tax Manager Oct 2001 – Jun 2005

Researched and managed the tax issues for clients ranging from S corporations to consolidated corporations including international and multi-state clients within manufacturing, services and technology industries.

Audited tax provisions for the core audit team, including ASC 740-10 reserves while providing ASC740 consulting and preparation when applicable.

Trained client teams to prepare their own ASC740 calculation.

Key Contributions:

Contributed to an ASC740 National seminar rolled out internally to educate tax personnel.

Member of a regional cultural committee to make it “A Better Place to Work”.

Prior experience as Tax Specialist for Ernst & Young, LLP

Education & Credentials

Bachelor’s Degree – Bloomsburg University

Certified Public Accountant, MD License

Technical Skills: Hyperion Tax Provision OneSource Provision Corptax ProSystem GoSystem Microsoft Office Suite

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