Ian Smith
Clarkston,MI
Summary
Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing tax and finance departments into quality, cost-efficient producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships and project throughput.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Tax Transformation
Johnson Controls
Milwaukee, WI
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Oversaw tax operations and strategized with executives to guide operational strategy.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and process transformation, establishing statutory and tax filing KPIs.
- Formed strategic cross-departmental partnerships and established tax-functional purchasing process and reporting.
- Lead global implementation of GAAP>Stat>Tax tools.
- Directed US and LATAM tax center of excellence.
- Managed $60M tax and statutory budget.
- Applied principles of change management, organizational design and business process improvement.
Manager, Tax Technology and Transformation
EY
Detroit, MI
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed and managed tailored tax transformation strategies, supporting clients through design, construction and execution.
- Built strategic long-term partnerships with client executives.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Recommended and implemented practical business process solutions, working directly with stakeholders to drive customer expansion and increase revenue generation.
- Coached senior consultants and business analysts through varying details of operational functions, targeting deficiencies and replacing with industry best practices to encourage optimal growth.
Manager, Captive Insurance
Ryan, LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2009 - 03.2014
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Monitored changes in insurance industry to stay compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
Team Leader, Sales and Use Tax
Ryan, LLC
Detroit, MI
03.2004 - 06.2009
- Lead Sales and Use Tax refund reviews and defended audits.
- Implemented exemption certificate management solutions.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Walsh College of Accountancy And Business Administration
Troy, MI05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2003
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Tax Reporting
- Business Intelligence Gathering
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Business Process Transformation
- Project Management
- Product Delivery
- Executive Visibility
- Problem Solving
- Business Case Preparation
Certification
CPA, Michigan
Timeline
Director, Tax Transformation
Johnson Controls
06.2018 - 07.2023
Manager, Tax Technology and Transformation
EY
04.2014 - 06.2018
Manager, Captive Insurance
Ryan, LLC
06.2009 - 03.2014
Team Leader, Sales and Use Tax
Ryan, LLC
03.2004 - 06.2009
MBA - Accounting
Walsh College of Accountancy And Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Michigan State University