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ANGELA M GRIFFIN, CPA Post Office Box 657 (252) 904-3447 Spring Hope, NC 27882 [email protected] (252) 478-5089 SUMMARY Results oriented manager with over 15 years experience in corporate income and indirect taxes. Team oriented leader with strengths in organization of people or projects, mentoring team for individual development while meeting team goals, and communication at all levels. A creative problem solver who draws upon a broad base of experience and knowledge to get the job done under volatile corporate environment. (exp includes services, education, retail, real estate, banking, publishing) Flexible and easily able to positively adjust to constant changing business situations. EXPERIENCE Global Knowledge April 2013 – November 2015 Global Knowledge Inc. is a worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, operating in 27 countries. Senior Tax Manager Managed Outsourcing of Indirect Compliance to Increase Value Added Work Review US and Canadian Corporate Compliance Prepare and Review Corporate Global Provision Manage US and Canadian State and Local Audits Manage US and Canadian Indirect Compliance and Correspondence with Taxing Authorities Managed staff of three tax professionals (two direct reports and one indirect report) Research and document Global Permanent Establishment, VAT, and Income Tax Withholding Issues for Customer Contracts Research and document Tax Issues in Income, Franchise, Sales Tax, Property Tax, and Information Reporting Topics utilizing CCH, BNA, RIA, Orbitax, Periodicals, and Internet Tools Coordinate various system projects to automate tax related processes

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Page 1: AngelaGriffinResume 11.11.2015

ANGELA M GRIFFIN, CPAPost Office Box 657 (252) 904-3447Spring Hope, NC 27882 [email protected] (252) 478-5089

SUMMARY

Results oriented manager with over 15 years experience in corporate income and indirect taxes. Team oriented leader with strengths in organization of people or projects, mentoring team for

individual development while meeting team goals, and communication at all levels. A creative problem solver who draws upon a broad base of experience and knowledge to get the job

done under volatile corporate environment. (exp includes services, education, retail, real estate, banking, publishing)

Flexible and easily able to positively adjust to constant changing business situations.

EXPERIENCE

Global Knowledge April 2013 – November 2015Global Knowledge Inc. is a worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, operating in 27 countries.Senior Tax Manager Managed Outsourcing of Indirect Compliance to Increase Value Added Work Review US and Canadian Corporate Compliance Prepare and Review Corporate Global Provision Manage US and Canadian State and Local Audits Manage US and Canadian Indirect Compliance and Correspondence with Taxing Authorities Managed staff of three tax professionals (two direct reports and one indirect report) Research and document Global Permanent Establishment, VAT, and Income Tax

Withholding Issues for Customer Contracts Research and document Tax Issues in Income, Franchise, Sales Tax, Property Tax, and

Information Reporting Topics utilizing CCH, BNA, RIA, Orbitax, Periodicals, and Internet Tools

Coordinate various system projects to automate tax related processes

Tax Manager – North American State and Local Tax Implemented Cost of Performance Resulting in Material Tax Savings Review US and Canadian State and Local Corporate Compliance Prepare State and Local Corporate Provision Manage US and Canadian State and Local Audits Manage US and Canadian Indirect Compliance and Correspondence with Taxing Authorities Managed staff of two tax professionals Research and document Tax Issues in Income, Franchise, Sales Tax, Property Tax, and

Information Reporting Topics utilizing CCH, BNA, RIA, Periodicals, and Internet Tools Coordinate various system projects to automate tax related processes Manage State Credits and Exemptions, Implemented Process Resulting in Material Tax

Refunds Coordinate various system projects to automate tax related processes

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Bunch & Company LP January 2013 – April 2013Bunch & Company is a small regional CPA firm preparing tax and audit services for indiviual, partnerships, and small corporations.Contractor – Tax Return Preparer Prepare US and State Income Tax Returns including Individuals, Partnerships, S Corps,

Corporations, Trusts and Estates Researched and documented Tax Issues utilizing CCH, BNA, RIA, Periodicals, and Internet

Tools

INC Research February 2012 – July 2012INC Research is a leading global CRO providing a full range of Phase I and IV clinical development services across six continents.Contractor – Global Tax Department Prepare US and International Corporate quarterly provision -ASC740 Prepare US Corporate Federal and State Compliance Schedules Assist with recent Merger Integration issues Manage Indirect Compliance and Correspondence with Taxing Authorities Coordinate Fixed Asset System Integration Project Manage and support IRS and State Audits

Credit Suisse AG September 2010 – November 2011Credit Suisse is a Swiss Investment Bank operating worldwide, in the US and all 50 states with $6 billion in revenueVice President – Tax Managed State and Local Compliance for the Americas Managed and supported State and Local Audits Reviewed and approved correspondence with Taxing Authorities Responsible for Quarterly Effective Tax Rate Analysis and State Tax True Up Researched and documented Tax Issues Managed and coordinated Department Calendar and Compliance Schedule Maintained Nexus Analysis Provided Tax Planning and Assist with Tax Projects

Dex One Corporation Inc./ formerly RH Donnelley Corporation, Inc. 2007 – August 2010RH Donnelley Corporation is a publicly traded corporation with subsidiaries involved in publishing telephone directories, sales of directory and internet advertising, and list sales in 30 states with $2.6 billion in revenue. Consolidated group contained five SEC registrants. Tax Manager Managed staff of five tax professionals (three direct reports and two indirect reports) Reviewed Quarterly and Annual FAS 5, FAS 109/ASC740, FIN 48, and FAS 123R Calculations,

Financial Statement Footnotes, Cash Tax Forecast, Memos, and Supporting Documentation Reviewed Consolidated Federal and Multistate Income Tax Returns Maintained Nexus Analysis Managed and supported State and Local Audits (Sales and Use Tax, B&O Tax, Income Tax,

Franchise Tax) Reviewed SOX Compliance Documentation and SOX Updates

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Managed and maintained relationship with outside Consultants for Sales and Use Tax and Property Tax Compliance

Reviewed and approved correspondence with Taxing Authorities Researched and documented Tax Issues in Income, Franchise, Sales Tax, Property Tax, and

Information Reporting Topics utilizing CCH, BNA, RIA, Periodicals, and Internet Tools Resource for Indirect Tax Issues (Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax, Unclaimed Property Tax, Excise

Tax, and B&O Tax) Managed and coordinated Department Calendar and Compliance Schedule of in house and external

tax professionals Managed Tax Department involvement in New Product Planning, Company Process Change

Management, and implementation into Company Systems. Tax Lead on Shared Service Company creation and implementation, and Transfer Pricing Study

Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. 2002 – 2007Boddie-Noell operates restaurants in five states, including Hardees, Texas Steak House, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Café Carolina and Bakery, BBQ and Rib Company; Real Estate Investments, Commercial and Residential with $400+ million in sales.Tax Manager Responsible for Federal and Multistate Income Tax Returns, Multistate Sales and Use Tax Returns,

Trust Returns, Occupational License Returns, and Property Tax Returns of Related Entities including Corporations (S&C), QSSS, Partnerships, LLCs, Retirement Plans, and Trusts

Managed and coordinated Compliance Schedule of three tax professionals (CPAs) Prepared Quarterly Federal and State Income Tax Provisions, Shareholder Tax Distributions, and

Communicate Estimate, Extension, and Return Information to Shareholders, Partners, and Members Coordinated with IT, POS, and accounting departments to implement Automated Sales Tax Reporting

and successfully increased accuracy and efficiency of reporting and compliance Researched and documented Income, Franchise, Sales Tax and Information Reporting Topics

utilizing CCH, BNA, RIA, Periodicals, and Internet Tools Managed Multiple State Tax Audits and successfully argued decreases in tax due Corresponded with Federal, State, and Local agencies related to Income, Sales and Use, and Property

Taxes Managed and coordinated with outside tax consultant on property tax returns Assisted with analysis, documentation, and implementation of special projects

RSM McGladrey, LLP 2001 – 2002National CPA firm, worked in Rocky Mount, NC office as local SALT, clients included Lumber Mill, Food Manufacturing, Hotel and Real Estate Developers, Commercial and Residential Real Estate Rental Properties, Agricultural Production, Professional Services, Commercial and Residential Contractors.Tax Senior Prepared Federal, State, and Local Corporate (C&S), Partnership, Trust, and Individual Income Tax

Returns, and Gift Tax Returns Reviewed Federal, State, and Local Corporate, Partnership, and Individual Income Tax Returns Researched and documented client issues and positions

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RBC Centura Bank 1997 – 2001A Publicly Traded Corporation with subsidiaries involved in Insurance, Securities Investments, Equipment Leasing, Capitalizing Small Businesses, and International Banking. Tax Specialist Responsible for Multistate (21) Income Tax, Sales and Use Tax, Privilege License, Franchise Tax,

and Federal Income Tax Returns Prepared Monthly Federal and State Income Tax Provision in accordance with FAS 109 Dealt with IRS and State Agents on Audit and other various topics Involved in Tax Planning to decrease overall tax liability Researched tax topics through CCH, RIA, Internet, IRC, etc.

Walston & High, CPAs 1995 – 1997A local CPA firm in Wilson, NC, with clients including Restaurant Operations, Retail Sales, Agricultural Production, Local Governments, School Boards, Not-For-Profits, and Colleges.Tax Staff Prepared Corporate (C&S), Partnership, Estate, Gift, and Individual Income Tax Returns, Sales Tax

Returns, Payroll Tax Returns, Information Returns, and Property Tax Returns Audited Not for Profit, Governmental, and Corporate Clients and In-Charge on Three AuditsOffice Lead for Information Technology Issues

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced Excel and Word, PowerPoint, Fast Tax/ Insource RS/ Onesource, Onesource WorkFlow Manager Administrator, RIA Checkpoint, Orbitax, CCH, BNA, Oracle, HFM, Hyperion, Sabrix, People Soft, Lawson, Covus, Lansa, Image Manager, Focus, Discovery Viewer Report Writer, Access

EDUCATION

Master of Accounting, Specialization in Tax, North Carolina State University, May 1995Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, North Carolina State University, May 1994

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

American Red Cross, Blood Committee Member and Volunteer (1995 through 2007), Blood Committee Chairman, Nash County Board, Twin Rivers Chapter Board Secretary, Blood Committee Member of the Year, Board Member of the Year, Extra Effort Award, Volunteer of the Year Award

Peachtree Baptist Church Youth Advisor, Nursery Committee, GreeterTar River KiwanisYoung Professionals Network, TreasurerJunior Guild of Rocky Mount, Scholarship Committee, Fundraiser Committee, Social and Cultural

CommitteeRocky Mount Academy Parents Organization Teacher Appreciation Chair, Fall Festival Chair, Middle

School Vice President, Lower School Vice President, President