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Grant Thornton LLP (US)Tax Director
Aug. 2022 - May. 2024Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
Grant Thornton LLPTax Manager
Mar. 2021 - Aug. 2022
Cisco SystemsTax Manager, Business Process and Technology
Jan. 2004 - Oct. 2020San Jose, CAOptimized tax program covering international products and services, partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely data for tax compliance; proactively engaged in continuous learning and research to stay on top of global tax environments for calculations, compliance, and audits.
- Coordinated testing of tax calculation, invoice presentation, compliance reports, and audit support; collaborated on acquisition integrations into Cisco’s core calculation and compliance systems. - Implemented software solutions (e.g., Global Tax and Customs, OneSource/Sabrix Transaction Tax System, Indirect Tax Compliance, Invoicing), aligning people, processes, and technology. - Defined indirect tax policies/processes for Brazil, China, South Korea, South Africa, and India legal entities with local subject matter experts (SMEs); quickly learned local tax regimes and documented requirements to ensure accurate tax calculations, timely reporting, and audit readiness.
- Orchestrated complex project to fully automate transaction tax and invoicing process in Brazil, an industry-first; ensured solution was scalable and flexible for growth and regulatory change.
- Developed and executed plan to switch India operations from VAT to GST model, guiding cross-functional resources while navigating governmental roadblocks, turnover, business evolution, and changing requirements; led to successful go-live with correct tax calculations, collections, and reporting. - Managed team of up to 6, training on best practices while developing a productive, engaged talent pool.
Debbie Deal Consulting, Inc.President/Owner
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2004San Francisco, CAGuided clients through several projects, with focus on tax automation; partnered with IT and business leaders to enact tax enhancements, upgrade systems, develop/execute testing, and train users.
- Managed projects for major tech clients, including CorpTax Compliance System implementation, Oracle upgrade, and Vertex tax calculation module update (tax decision tables, test scripts, results, recommendations).
- Steered data and process migration from JDE to Oracle during an M&A transaction, from assignment of product codes to tax exemption certificates, testing, and summarizing results. - Took initiative to earn Project Management Professional designation within one month.
Ernst and Young, LLPSenior Manager, PNW Area Leader, Tax Technology Solutions (TTS)/SALT
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2003San Francisco, CALed consulting engagements across multiple jurisdictions, advising on compliance, controls, and automation.
- Managed implementation of Vertex Sales & Use Tax system with Oracle Financials for consumer use tax accruals; managed implementation with Oracle, QAD, and web-based systems.
- Completed fixed asset analysis for start-up company, resulting in $5M accelerated depreciation.
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