Alfred “Chip” Goughan, CPA

Corinth, TX *****

adghz5@r.postjobfree.com 214-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/agoughan

Controller / Tax Director

Experienced Certified Public Accountant with history of accurate, on-time delivery of federal, state, and local tax returns. Extensive experience managing corporate tax accounting, reporting, and reconciliation.

Success in limiting risk exposure through continuous evaluation of regulatory requirements. Team player with demonstrated skills in collaboration and communication, focused on aiding corporations to achieve financial goals.

Financial and Management Competencies

Corporate Tax Reporting / Accounting

Automation / Technology Implementation

Risk Mitigation

Leadership / Mentoring

Audit Coordination / Interface

Regulatory Compliance (ASC 740)

Account Reconciliation / Close Process

Budget Development / Management

Career Experience

Randstad Professionals US, LLC / Tatum, Frisco Texas

Contract Tax Consultant, 2/2020 – Current

Independent contractor responsible for completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Providing professional, on site, client support, in all tax areas and functions as directed and needed by client.

Teladoc Health Inc., Lewisville, Texas

Director of Tax, 2/2015 – 5/2019

Managed all tax functions including preparation, review, and submittal of federal, state, and local income tax provisions. Oversaw transactional tax processes and ensured compliance with federal and state regulations. Coordinated governmental tax audits with responsibilities including preparing documentation and providing support/responses to external auditors. Completed special projects including due diligence and M&A transaction analysis. Implemented conversion/installation of new accounting system.

Key Contributions:

Enhanced efficiency by conceptualizing, developing, and implementing process improvements for newly established tax department.

Limited tax risk and audit exposure through consistent and frequent monitoring of changes in regulations/requirements.

Achieved management goals by providing leadership, mentorship, and development to team members.

Homestyle Dining LLC, Plano, TX

Controller/VP, 1/2011 – 2/2015

Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and coordinated period-end close processes, including review and approval of journal entries. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management, CFO, and CEO. Coordinated and controlled outside financial audits. Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes. Provided leadership and development to accounting team of six professionals.

Key Contributions:

Boosted quality output from accounting department through implementation of successful leadership strategies.

Accelerated productivity by effective communication of deadlines, procedures, and processes, as well as through enforcement of accounting system controls.

Homestyle Dining LLC, Plano, TX

Director of Tax, 2007-2011

Managed all aspects of federal and state income tax compliance, including accurate calculation and reporting of tax data. Directed all transactional tax processes. Collaborated with CFO to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall business objectives. Promotion received 2011.

Key Contributions:

Improved productivity through set-up, conversion and implementation of Microsoft Great Plans (GP) accounting system.

Mitigated risk through knowledge of tax regulation changes.

Horizon Health Corporation, Lewisville, TX

Corporate Tax Manager, 2006-2007

Performed range of tax-related activities to include preparing federal, state, and franchise tax filings; analysis and reporting of deferred tax assets and liabilities to meet ASC 740 requirements; and review and analysis of tax liability accounts. Collaborated with VP of Tax to ensure tax compliance.

Key Contribution:

Increased accuracy while reducing preparation time by automating tax provision and tax accounting processes.

Samsung Telecommunication America, LP, Richardson, TX

Tax Manager, 2004-2006

Managed preparation, analysis, and reporting for sales and use tax returns, as well as for deferred tax assets and liabilities in accordance with ASC 740 requirements. Ensured accounting accuracy through review and analysis of tax liability accounts. Oversaw tax and financial audits, fixed asset accounting, and inventory accounting and control.

Key Contribution:

Improved technology by implementing software to automate tax provision, deferred tax accounting and reporting, and sales and use tax reporting.

Halliburton Company, Dallas, TX

Tax Accountant, 1999–2004

Managed preparation, analysis and reporting of deferred tax assets and liabilities as required per FAS 109 (ASC 740),

reporting directly to the corporate comptroller, VP tax and senior financial reporting director and managers.

Conduct meetings with auditors to present tax-related information for external disclosure.

Perform monthly calculation, analysis and presentation of the corporate effective tax rate.

Review and analyze tax liability accounts to ensure accounting accuracy.

Special projects team leader.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Cameron University – Lawton, OK

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas

Professional Training

40 hrs annual continuous education

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