Christopher Swyers
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dynamic Tax Manager with extensive experience at Koch Capabilities, LLC, specializing in international tax compliance and cross-border transactions. Proven track record in developing strategies that optimize global operations and minimize liabilities. Adept at tax research and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance compliance and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Manager
Koch Capabilities, LLC
Wichita, KS
07.2013 - 05.2026
- Led tax compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Developed and implemented tax planning strategies for large multinational organization.
- Managed preparation and review of complex tax returns, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
- Reviewed transfer pricing policies to ensure compliance with local regulations and alignment with corporate strategy.
- Developed tax strategies to optimize global operations and minimize liabilities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Manged international tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with local country advisors to ensure timely and accurate filings.
Senior Tax Analyst
Wolters Kluwer
Wichita, KS
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisted in development and updates to ProSystem fx tax compliance software
- Managed estate tax forms in ProSystem fx for three states
- Served as customer service representative for software customers needing assistance
Senior Tax Analyst
Allen, Gibbs & Houlik LLC
Wichita, KS
08.2007 - 04.2012
- Led tax compliance projects ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Presented findings and recommendations to senior management, influencing strategic decision-making.
- Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns to comply with corporate submission requirements.
- Conducted targeted tax research to facilitate informed project planning and compliance efforts.
- Drafted and prepared supporting materials for a successful Private Letter Ruling
Education
MBA - Finance
Arizona State University - W.P. Carey School of Business
Tempe, AZ05-2003
J.D. - Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
Winston-Salem, NC05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-1995
Skills
- International and US tax compliance
- Cross-border transactions
- Master file documentation
- Foreign tax credit optimization
- Country-by-country reporting
- Transfer pricing expertise
- BEPS compliance
- Global tax reporting
- Tax research
- Global tax coordination
- Tax audit response
Timeline
Tax Manager
Koch Capabilities, LLC
07.2013 - 05.2026
Senior Tax Analyst
Wolters Kluwer
08.2012 - 07.2013
Senior Tax Analyst
Allen, Gibbs & Houlik LLC
08.2007 - 04.2012
MBA - Finance
Arizona State University - W.P. Carey School of Business
J.D. - Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Kansas
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