SHERRIE RAMOS RICKER

**** ***** **** **, *******, GA 30101

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ad0cwi@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE Rollins, Inc., Pest Control Services

Atlanta, GA - Corporate Headquarters

Managing Director of Tax – November 2020 to present

•All U.S. federal and state income tax aspects of a U.S. based multinational company including planning, compliance, reporting, and audit defense. Manages a team of eight to include income tax domestic and foreign, provisions, sales tax, personal and real property tax, unclaimed property, payroll tax. Works with outside departments to ensure tax is providing expected outcome within operating systems. Performs reviews of systems and processes including review and preparation associated with ASC 740 and FIN 48. Research tax saving incentives for all areas of tax related to income, sales tax audit exposure and credits available for federal income tax reporting related to Work Opportunity Tax Credit and empowerment zone initiatives.

•Technical expert on U.S. corporate income tax law relating to federal and state matters, including restructuring and acquisitions.

•Risk identification and mitigation, audit defense, and controversy management, including ASC 740 and FIN 48 implications.

•ASC 740 reporting including senior level communications, explanations, and metrics.

•Technical expert on ASC 740 reporting for a U.S. based multinational company including FIN 48, valuation allowances, and purchase accounting.

•Worldwide tax reporting and compliance including: 1) ensuring a timely, accurate, consistent, and cohesive approach; and 2) evaluating, recommending, and implementing an appropriate operating model (in-source, co-source, managed services, hybrid)

•Identify, lead, and drive data and technology improvements, process improvements and best practices including the full implementation and understanding of 3rd party technology solutions for tax compliance, planning, and reporting.

•Understand and manage appropriate accounting procedures and processes to include Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore.

Paradies Lagardere

Atlanta, GA – Corporate Headquarters

Director of Tax – November 2019 to November 2020

Established tax team to include hiring and managing staff of four to include income tax, sales tax, real and property tax aspects of the department. Performed reviews of systems and processes including review and preparation associated with ASC 740 and FIN 48. Researched tax saving incentives related to sales tax audit exposure and credits available for Federal income tax reporting related to WOTC and empowerment zone initiatives. Review of process for property

tax, annual reporting and unclaimed property. Prepared white paper memos related to research in all areas of tax for cost saving incentives. Collaborated with respective accounting and finance team and provide direction related to the tax impacts associated with the implementation of SAP for reporting and data gathering for respective areas.

•Identified lead, and drive data and technology improvements, process improvements and best practices including the full implementation and understanding of 3rd party technology solutions for tax compliance, planning, and reporting.

Aarons, Inc. Rent to own Furnishings and Manufacturing

Atlanta, GA – Corporate Headquarters

Senior Income Tax Accounting Manager – November 2015 to November 2019

•Duties consist of income tax, annual reporting and quarterly provisions, FIN 48, ASC 740 and related tax documentation for corporate operations. Research related to any new tax laws or interpretation of current laws with application to operations. Work with auditors on related audits including federal and state. Work with external tax service provider and provide documentation and calculations for preparation of the corporate and state returns. Collaborate with accounting and finance for SEC reporting requirements. Technical expert on U.S. corporate income tax law relating to federal and state matters, including restructuring and acquisitions.

•Risk identification and mitigation, audit defense, and controversy management, including ASC 740 and FIN 48 implications.

•ASC 740 reporting including senior level communications, explanations, and metrics.

•Technical expert on ASC 740 reporting for a US and Canadian based company including FIN 48, valuation allowances, and purchase accounting.

•Identify, lead, and drive data and technology improvements, process improvements and best practices including the full implementation and understanding of 3rd party technology solutions for tax compliance, planning, and reporting.

•Understand and manage appropriate accounting procedures and processes.

BMC, Inc. Building Materials Manufacturer and Distributor

Atlanta, GA - Corporate Headquarters

Tax Director – November 2014 to November 2015

Oversaw all aspects of U.S. tax reporting directly to CFO. Worked with external auditors and CFO to determine aspects associated with Initial Public Offering that occurred August of 2015. Performed due diligence research and worked with external tax providers on related issues associated with the merger and section 382 limitations. Oversaw transition of operating software as it related to tax including transition from current operating system. Transition of sales tax metrics related to new billing systems and ensuring all tax aspects were accounted for within the new system. Worked with accounting to create new information reports for use with preparing corporate and state filings.

Rollins, Inc, Pest Control Services

Atlanta, GA - Corporate Headquarters

Tax Director-June 2006 to November 2014

Accounts Payable Director-January 2010 to November 2014

CAPP – Certified Accounts Payable Professional

Managed staff of five in all aspects of tax. Perform reviews of systems and processes including review and preparation associated with ASC 740 and FIN 48. Research tax saving incentives related to sales tax audit exposure and credits available for Federal income tax reporting related to Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Empowerment Zone initiatives. Review of process for property tax, annual reporting, and unclaimed property. Prepared white paper memos related to research in all areas of tax for cost saving incentives. Liaison between respective departments during mergers/acquisitions and general operations on tax related compliance issues. Worked with the VP of Tax and outside consultants on international and US issues and possible tax strategies. Worked with information technology group in regard to system upgrades, testing and changes within operating systems and tax software from an operational perspective as it relates to tax. Reviewed tax returns and prepare tax returns when needed to ensure all tax deadlines are met.

Project Manager on Procurement process for Rollins as a whole. Developed a procurement process and determined the software system available to track corporate expenses and taxability. Made determinations on centralized payment process to leverage spending volume with various vendors through procurement team. Upon completion of project Procurement team managed going forward.

Managed staff of ten on all aspects of accounts payable processes. Acted as a liaison to the over 400 plus locations which included being called upon to complete field training and presentations. Managed the efforts of the department and communicating directly to the CFO. Developed and implemented new processes to insure a state-of-the-art operation. Identified deficiencies and work with those areas to correct the problem and develop adequate controls. Managed staff to insure timely and accurate processing of payables in a multi company, multi state environment. Managed the operating expenses for Accounts Payable and maintained cost center within plan guidelines. Oversaw the expense control process within many areas of the company to ensure company standards are in place and compliance is met. Prepared cost analysis for special projects. Provided guidance and assigned tasks to ensure all deadlines were met within set guidelines. Duties include being responsible for creating an appropriate work environment for the ten individuals within the accounts payable department. Used benchmarking to update and gain knowledge on new technology and procedures. Worked toward enhancing departmental functions for a state-of-the-art accounts payable department.

Bway Corporation a manufacturer of metal and plastic containers

Atlanta, GA – Corporate Headquarters

Tax Manager/Director-August 2005 to June 2006

Performed all aspects of tax operations including direction of consultants. FAS 109 calculation, property tax preparation and analysis, sales tax preparation and analysis, reconciliation of tax

accounts, preparation of Unclaimed property returns and business licensing, reviewed of fixed asset process as it relates to disposals and additions during the tax year. Managed all phases of audits as it related to business licenses, property tax, sales tax, and income and franchise tax audits. Calculation of Estimated taxes as it relates to budgets and general operations quarterly. Completed special projects as needed for tax implications as requested by the CFO.

Exide Technologies a Manufacturer of Batteries, US based International Operations – Alpharetta, GA - Corporate Headquarters

Manager, U.S. Tax Reporting-October 2002 to August 2005

Reviewed the corporate tax provision and returns on a quarterly and annual basis. Duties included performing consolidation of all foreign income and adjustment to US currency in the

US tax return and related foreign tax provision. Duties included preparing calculation for FAS 109 for US and Foreign entities. Duties included preparation of 5471’s. Worked with Director and V.P. of Tax on special projects. Managed special projects in relationship to Fixed Assets in relationship to revaluation from emergence from Bankruptcy. Conducted all audits and work towards reducing liability and placing procedures in place to eliminate future problems. Duties included being involved in implementation of Sarbanes Oxley requirements into the tax process.

Oversaw all Sales and Use Tax reporting process including all audits, work with the integration.

CIBA Vision, a Manufacturer of Contact Lens products, a Swiss pharmaceutical conglomerate with revenues of $21 billion

Norcross, Georgia – Corporate Headquarters

Senior Tax Specialist - May 2000 to October 2002

Prepared corporate US, international and state income tax returns and property tax returns. Performed analysis on all tax related accounts monthly including income tax analysis, sales & use, fixed assets, performed financial analysis of corporate books for GAAP to tax adjustments, including informing the general accounting department of issues found during analysis. Provided support and guidance regarding fixed assets to the Fixed Asset Supervisor, including a recent revaluation of acquisition of company the size of CIBA. Provided support to the Sales Tax Specialist on special research projects provide support for audits and help in training. Researched and provided sales and use tax guide with policies and procedures for the purchasing and accounts payable departments in conjunction with Tax Manager, an ongoing project including updates for changes in state law. Conducted research and analysis for tax savings on income tax, property tax, sales tax, and escheatment issues as they arise. Performed miscellaneous duties regarding tax or finance issues as they arise or are requested by the Tax Manager and finance management.

Akzo Nobel Coatings, a Manufacturer of Coatings and Chemicals, with revenues of $14 billion

Norcross, Georgia

Tax Specialist - August 1996 to May 2000

Coordinated and oversaw all areas of US and international tax related to Akzo car refinishes, including preparation of US and Canadian corporate tax packages, sales and use tax (i.e. GST and PST returns), property tax, transfer pricing issues and studies including Mexico, informational returns required by Canada (i.e., Canadian Ownership returns, W-1 Monthly and Annual returns and others) and any related audits issues related to US, Canada and Mexico. Worked with Corporate Tax Managers in pulling information together for 5471’s & BE returns related to transactions between the US and foreign affiliates, and non-foreign affiliates in area of sales, inventory purchases, patents, royalties and other related issues which are then consolidated with other Business Units throughout the US. Other duties included financial statement analysis of all Canadian accrual accounts, bank reconciliation, review of US and Canadian financials for tax reporting purposes, procurement card implementation and oversight of 90 employee’s usage and maintenance, management of 31 branch managers in all aspects of tax & business startup requirements and other special projects. Reviewed all Fixed Assets accounts for tax & book purposes.

KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP

Atlanta, Georgia

Tax Compliance Specialist - January 1994 to August 1996.

Prepared corporate, partnership, individuals, nonprofit and trust returns for domestic and international entities. Duties included primary area of concentration on Corporate and Real Estate partnership.

Price Waterhouse

Columbia, South Carolina

Tax Staff/IT Specialist - September 1990 to December 1993

Handled any technical aspect related to the computers and software fro preparation of returns. Handled recivables and payables for Columbia, SC Corporate office. Prepared tax returns for Expatriates, small partnerships related to real estate and some small corporate returns.

SOFTWARE Microsoft 360, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, JDE, Ariba, Vertex, Access, ProComm Plus, SAP, Internet Research, OneSource, CCH Workpaper Manager, Bloomberg Research, CCH Access, CorpTax, Peoplesoft, Property Tax Management System, Exemption Certificate Management System

EDUCATION University of South Carolina, Columbia

•B.S. Accounting; December 1993

•B.A. International Studies, Minor in Business Administration, December 1987

Stetson University, Deland, Florida

•Masters Accountancy 2014

LEADERSHIP Tax Executive Institute President Atlanta Chapter - July 2020 to June 2021

Tax Executive Institute Leadership team - 2018 to 2021

Tax Executive Institute Member -2000 to Present

REFERENCES Available upon request.

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