Functional Skills

Business Planning
Financial Modeling
Financial Due Diligence
Valuation
Forecasting / Projections

Software Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint

Certifications

CPACertified Public Accountant

Sector Experience

Manufacturing
Financial Services
Business Services
Automotive

Languages

English
25
years

Years of Experience

9/17

Member Since


Big 4 Accounting
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

 
Transworld Business Advisors of Metro Detroit Corporate Strategy & Development
President
05/2013 - Present
• Consult with entrepreneurs to identify and implement strategic business exit strategies.
• Analyze financial statements and income tax returns to estimate businesses’ going concern value.
• Identify qualified buyers for business listings through the use of marketing strategies, networking and effective communication.
• Negotiate sale price and terms of business sale transactions.
• Advise business owners by providing effective practices in which to maximize enterprise value.

Deloitte Accounting
Senior Manager
05/2005 - 05/2013
• Provided tax consulting by teaming with clients to identify and implement tax planning initiatives that minimize foreign taxes and Subpart F income in connection with clients’ international business operations.
• Assisted clients with tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740 (FAS 109) including assessing the adequacy of tax reserves under ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) and the need for valuation allowances on deferred tax balances.
• Audited quarterly and annual foreign income tax provisions.


Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. Accounting
International Tax Manager
11/2004 - 02/2005
International Tax Manager (40-50 hours per week)
• Prepared year-end income tax provisions for foreign affiliates in compliance with ASC 740 (FAS 109).
• Participated in strategic planning processes to provide recommendations to optimize the tax benefits of various business operating decisions.
• Assisted in drafting loan agreements for intercompany debt obligations among foreign subsidiaries.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Accounting
Senior Associate
09/1999 - 11/2004
• Drafted research memos analyzing various areas of international taxation including the tax implications of restructuring transactions, choice of entity issues and the application of U.S. income tax treaties.
• Prepared presentations illustrating the methodology of restructuring transactions.
• Reviewed foreign income tax provisions prepared by clients.
• Prepared and reviewed Form 5471 information returns including the calculation of Subpart F income and earnings and profits.