Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Accomplishments
Additional Skills And Expertise
References
Timeline
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Jason Van Sloten

Jason Van Sloten

Senior Tax Manager
Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Results-driven and seasoned tax leader with over 15 years of experience in tax planning, compliance, and financial reporting. Seeking opportunities to lead and elevate tax strategies, policies, and objectives, ensuring compliance with tax laws. Proven track record in managing tax teams, implementing effective tax planning, and collaborating on strategic initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SENIOR TAX MANAGER, TAX PLANNING

CNH INDUSTRIAL
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2023 - Current
  • Spearhead global tax planning, including strategic oversight for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
  • Implement innovative tax initiatives, optimizing the company’s global tax position.
  • Collaborate with Legal to ensure optimal tax structuring of intellectual property.
  • Achieved significant tax savings: Led initiatives that identified and leveraged additional tax credits and incentives, contributing to annual company savings of $20 million.

DIRECTOR OF TAXATION

RAVEN INDUSTRIES
Sioux Falls, SD
07.2016 - 01.2023
  • Managed all corporate tax functions, including foreign, federal & state income, sales/use, property, and information reporting.
  • Orchestrated income tax, property tax, and sales/use tax reviews, resulting in significant savings and refunds.
  • Served as Assistant Controller (2019-2020) and Assistant Treasurer (2017-2020), overseeing financial administration, reporting, and treasury functions.

TAX MANAGER

SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Managed federal and state income tax compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Calculated precise tax provisions for financial statements, contributing to accurate and transparent financial reporting.

TAX TEAM LEAD

SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2013 - 08.2015

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT

SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2010 - 08.2013

TAX ACCOUNTANT

SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2006 - 08.2010

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
01.2003 - 12.2005

MBA - Business

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
01.2006 - 07.2006

Master of Business Taxation (In Progress) - Taxation

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
09.2023 - Current

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Accomplishments

  • Instituted a robust tax account reconciliation and review process.
  • Implemented automated processes for the tax provision, reducing manual entry and redundancy.
  • Successfully led the transition to a new fixed asset software.
  • Negotiated substantial reductions in tax assessments.
  • Improved the Treasury area, reducing bank fees and increasing returns on excess cash.

Additional Skills And Expertise

  • In-depth knowledge of federal income tax laws and regulations applicable to life insurance companies.
  • Experience with tax return software, including One Source and Premium Pro.
  • Solid understanding of statutory, GAAP, and tax accounting principles.
  • Familiarity with SSAP 101 and ASC 740 guidelines, as well as SEC reporting.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for effectively explaining complex tax and financial reporting concepts to various stakeholders.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Master of Business Taxation (In Progress) - Taxation

University of Minnesota
09.2023 - Current

SENIOR TAX MANAGER, TAX PLANNING

CNH INDUSTRIAL
01.2023 - Current

DIRECTOR OF TAXATION

RAVEN INDUSTRIES
07.2016 - 01.2023

TAX MANAGER

SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
08.2015 - 07.2016

TAX TEAM LEAD

SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
08.2013 - 08.2015

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT

SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
08.2010 - 08.2013

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

02-2010

Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI)

06-2008

TAX ACCOUNTANT

SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
08.2006 - 08.2010

MBA - Business

University of South Dakota
01.2006 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of South Dakota
01.2003 - 12.2005
Jason Van SlotenSenior Tax Manager