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Edel Flynn

New Canaan,USA

Summary

Dynamic Managing Director with extensive experience at Ernst & Young, specializing in global indirect tax strategy and compliance. Proven track record in client relationship management and team leadership, driving significant revenue growth and enhancing service delivery. Expert in VAT guidance and risk assessment, delivering impactful solutions for multinational clients.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director, Indirect Tax

Ernst & Young
New York, NY
06.2015 - 12.2024
  • Advised multinational Fortune 500 companies on global indirect tax legislation across Europe, Asia Pacific, LATAM, and Canada.
  • Provided strategic VAT guidance, compliance management, and risk assessment in various industries including Financial Services and Life Sciences.
  • Led global tax initiatives for EY's implementation of SAP and Thomson Reuters OneSource Tax Engine.
  • Managed indirect tax, direct tax, withholding tax, and statutory reporting across all EY operations.
  • Guided clients through M&A transactions by assessing indirect tax implications and supporting contract negotiations.
  • Oversaw end-to-end indirect tax compliance processes through co-sourcing and outsourcing models.
  • Recruited, mentored, and developed a team of tax professionals to enhance service delivery.
  • Presented on indirect tax trends and co-chaired industry conferences with EY Partners.

Senior Manager, Indirect Tax

KPMG LLP
New York
11.2010 - 06.2015
  • Directed growth of New York and Boston International Indirect Tax Practices, achieving revenues over $5 million in 2014.
  • Communicated performance metrics and strategic recommendations to KPMG Leadership.
  • Targeted new client acquisition while optimizing service delivery for existing clients.

Senior Associate, Tax

William Fry Corporate Law Firm
Ireland
02.2010 - 10.2010
  • Managed extensive portfolio of multinational clients establishing and conducting business in Ireland.

European Indirect Tax (VAT) Manager

Abbott Medical Optics
Ireland
05.2009 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw indirect tax compliance for all European entities, ensuring adherence to regulations.
    Reviewed contracts for new business to identify potential risks and exposures.
    Minimized risks by addressing issues proactively within the business operations.
    Streamlined internal commercial and finance processes to enhance efficiency.

Senior Manager, VAT

KPMG
Ireland
02.2001 - 04.2009
  • Directed client engagements in property, corporate finance, financial services, leasing, manufacturing, retail & distribution.

Education

New York State Bar -

01.2014

Irish Taxation Institute (Chartered Tax Advisor) -

01.2005

Masters in Commercial Law -

Law Society of Ireland
07.2004

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland -

01.2003

Masters in Financial Services Law -

University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
07.2001

BA Law & Accounting (Hons) -

University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
11.2000

Skills

  • Global indirect tax advisor
  • Practice strategy development
  • Client relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Cross practice collaboration
  • Strategic thinking
  • Project management

Affiliations

  • Gym, running, swimming, golf.

Timeline

Managing Director, Indirect Tax

Ernst & Young
06.2015 - 12.2024

Senior Manager, Indirect Tax

KPMG LLP
11.2010 - 06.2015

Senior Associate, Tax

William Fry Corporate Law Firm
02.2010 - 10.2010

European Indirect Tax (VAT) Manager

Abbott Medical Optics
05.2009 - 01.2010

Senior Manager, VAT

KPMG
02.2001 - 04.2009

New York State Bar -

Irish Taxation Institute (Chartered Tax Advisor) -

Masters in Commercial Law -

Law Society of Ireland

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland -

Masters in Financial Services Law -

University College Dublin

BA Law & Accounting (Hons) -

University of Limerick
Edel Flynn
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