Howard Rochon, CPA - Inactive
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Senior tax leader with experience across federal, state, and local corporate tax compliance, ASC 740 tax accounting, SOX controls, audit management, transfer pricing, and tax software implementation. Brings experience managing teams, recruiting talent, and supporting domestic and global tax operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Consultant
VACO
Dublin, OH
01.2025 - Current
- Investigated, managed, and resolved complex tax issues across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and minimizing liabilities.
- Negotiated tax settlements and abatement of penalties, achieving $1000s in savings across multiple jurisdictions.
- Prepared and reviewed corporate tax returns for domestic and foreign subsidiaries, supporting accurate filings and reducing compliance risk across multiple jurisdictions.
Senior Manager, Tax - Position Eliminated
OCLC
Dublin, OH
07.2017 - 05.2024
- Managed all aspects of North American corporate tax compliance while supporting global tax planning and reporting.
- Led transfer pricing process, including updating intercompany agreements, improving compliance and reducing process cycle time from 2+ days to a few hours.
- Led implementation of Avalara and NetSuite sales tax processes, improving automation and standardizing tax operations across systems.
- Reviewed state tax returns and annual business license filings to ensure timely compliance across applicable jurisdictions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams on various projects to support corporate goals. on a wide array of projects to advance corporate objectives.
Tax Contractor
CFS
Columbus, OH
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Contracted with boutique finance firm, managing preparation and review of tax filings for local corporate entities and high net-worth individuals to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Supported internal tax team in timely and complete filing of all required tax returns, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing project progress and client updates.
Tax Manager
HEXION
Columbus, OH
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed tax provision insourcing and implemented ONESOURCE Tax Provision, DataFlow, and Workflow, improving efficiency, standardizing workpapers, and strengthening reporting accuracy.
- Conducted quarterly and annual ASC 740 reviews, updated tax positions, and supported accurate provision reporting for external financial statements.
- Managed international audits, defending positions with a focus on compliance and minimizing risk.
- Monitored federal, state, and international tax law changes quarterly and produced research memos to guide compliance and planning decisions.
- Develop and standardize the interim tax reporting process with respect to supporting External Reporting's production of the 10-Qs and 10-K.
- Led the tax team in multidisciplinary efforts collaborating with finance departments to support Treasury, external reporting, and internal audit functions.
- Used targeted recruiting methods to identify, hire, and develop high-performing tax talent, strengthening team capability and retention.
Tax Manager
GBQ PARTNERS
Columbus, OH
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed diverse corporate, partnership, and individual tax compliance engagements, ensuring adherence to industry-specific requirements.
- Developed staff by actively managing projects and engagements, delivering timely and comprehensive work products to senior management and external clients.
- Reviewed and analyzed tax returns for accuracy and completeness.
Tax Manager
THE SCOTTS MIRACLE GRO COMPANY
Columbus, OH
04.2008 - 05.2014
- Managed federal, state, and local tax compliance, tax accounting, tax incentive planning, Federal andstate audit defense, and staff recruitment, enhancing overall compliance and strategic tax positioning.
- Led a tax compliance team of up to 6 seniors and associates, improving accountability, workload balance, and team execution during peak filing periods.
- Performed ASC 740 reviews and updates while coordinating team workload to deliver accurate and timely provision reporting.
Tax Specialist - Investment Taxation
Nationwide Insurance
Columbus, OH
09.2006 - 04.2008
- Coordinated and reviewed investment-related tax adjustments and positions to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Supported investment-related tax needs across business units to enhance tax strategy and reporting.
- Surveyed senior finance personnel on potential tax shelter activity and developed tracking method for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Plan, develop and implement partnership investment process and database.
Tax Specialist
Nationwide Insurance
04.2004 - 09.2006
- Managed preparation of corporate income tax provisions and Federal income tax returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Facilitated internal and external Federal and State audits for consolidated filing group and individual legal entities, enhancing audit readiness.
- Coordinated enterprise-wide implementation of CORPTax ETS software, streamlining tax processes across the organization.
Tax Accountant II
Nationwide Insurance
11.2002 - 04.2004
- Prepared property and casualty income tax provisions to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Calculated loss reserve discounting tax adjustments to accurately reflect tax liabilities.
- Coordinated migration from SSAP10 to FAS109 enterprise provision, streamlining tax reporting processes. from a solely SSAP10 tax provision to FAS109 enterprise provision.
Senior Tax Associate
KPMG
Columbus, OH
01.2000 - 11.2002
Staff Consultant, Tax
Deloitte & Touche
Columbus, OH
05.1998 - 01.2000
Education
Master of Tax Law -
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
COLUMBUS, OH12-2006
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY
COLUMBUS, OH05-1998
Skills
- Federal, state, and international tax compliance
- Tax provision and research
- Corporate taxation strategies
- Transfer pricing expertise
- Sales tax management
- Tax software proficiency
- Tax audit defense
Timeline
Tax Consultant
VACO
01.2025 - Current
Senior Manager, Tax - Position Eliminated
OCLC
07.2017 - 05.2024
Tax Contractor
CFS
01.2017 - 05.2017
Tax Manager
HEXION
02.2015 - 11.2016
Tax Manager
GBQ PARTNERS
05.2014 - 11.2014
Tax Manager
THE SCOTTS MIRACLE GRO COMPANY
04.2008 - 05.2014
Tax Specialist - Investment Taxation
Nationwide Insurance
09.2006 - 04.2008
Tax Specialist
Nationwide Insurance
04.2004 - 09.2006
Tax Accountant II
Nationwide Insurance
11.2002 - 04.2004
Senior Tax Associate
KPMG
01.2000 - 11.2002
Staff Consultant, Tax
Deloitte & Touche
05.1998 - 01.2000
Master of Tax Law -
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY