LAUREN MOSCHEL
Secaucus,NJ
Summary
Corporate Tax Manager driving compliance and strategic tax initiatives for multinational organizations. Expertise in federal and state tax regulations, ASC 740, and process automation has significantly improved reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Manager
WILEY
Hoboken, NJ
09.2025 - Current
- Manage U.S. state and local income/franchise tax compliance, including preparation, review, and filing of returns across multiple jurisdictions.
- Led state tax planning initiatives by evaluating legislative developments, apportionment methodologies, nexus implications, and business restructuring opportunities.
- Calculated ASC 740 state tax provisions quarterly and annually, performed deferred tax analyses, and reported effective tax rates to support accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinated with external advisors on compliance deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate state income and franchise tax return filings across jurisdictions.
- Managed state tax audits and notices as primary contact for tax authorities, resolving assessments and disputes effectively.
State & Local Tax Manager
SCHOLASTIC INC.
Newark, NJ
11.2019 - 09.2025
- Lead federal and multistate income/franchise tax compliance activities for a multinational organization.
- Prepare and review U.S. federal income tax filings, including GILTI and FDII calculations.
- Review state income and franchise tax calculations, workpapers, and returns prepared internally and by external advisors.
- Ensured timely and accurate state tax compliance through collaboration with third-party accounting firms.
- Support Pillar Two readiness initiatives, including effective tax rate modeling, deferred tax analysis, and ASC 740 disclosure considerations.
- Evaluated domestic and international tax implications of strategic projects, acquisitions, and organizational changes in collaboration with business leaders.
- Identified and implemented process improvements across compliance and provision functions in partnership with Tax leadership.
- Led implementation of ONESOURCE Tax Provision software, improving efficiency, consistency, and reporting capabilities for federal and state tax provision processes.
Tax Analyst
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
Newark, NJ
03.2015 - 11.2019
- Managed federal and multistate income tax compliance for multiple legal entities.
- Managed sales and use tax compliance activities while supporting state tax audits to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Prepared and reviewed sales and use tax returns and payments utilizing CorpSales and UIM systems.
- Oversaw state estimated tax payment processes, standardizing supporting workpapers to enhance consistency and efficiency.
- Collaborated with SALT leadership on nexus studies and filing obligations arising from legislative changes, including Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions.
- Developed and implemented centralized tax notice resolution process, minimizing exposure to assessments, penalties, and interest.
- Performed quarterly state income tax reconciliations using Oracle and tax software applications.
- Automated quarterly payment upload processes into CorpTax, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.
Tax Intern → Junior Tax Accountant → Tax Accountant
SEALED AIR CORPORATION
Elmwood Park, NJ
10.2006 - 03.2015
- Progressed from Tax Intern to Tax Accountant, building broad experience across indirect, state, federal, and international tax functions.
- Managed sales and use tax compliance through return preparation, exemption certificate administration, audit support, and resolution of state tax notices and assessments, ensuring timely compliance and mitigating potential liabilities.
- Supported federal and state income tax compliance and provision activities, including SOX testing, internal control documentation, and maintenance of tax policies and procedures.
- Maintained tax data and reporting processes in SAP and ONESOURCE, collaborating with accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to enhance data collection, eliminate redundancies, and improve reporting accuracy.
- Contributed to international tax projects and acquisition-related compliance initiatives, conducting multistate sales and revenue analyses while mentoring interns and supporting department project work.
Education
Marketing & International Business
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJSkills
- Federal income tax compliance
- State and local tax
- Sales and use tax
- Tax provision
- Tax planning
- Nexus studies
- Tax compliance strategy
- Tax resolution
- Tax technology solutions
- Process automation
- Team collaboration
Professional Community Involvement
- Scholastic Author Advisory Committee – Volunteer
- Prudential Mentorship Program
- Member, IAABO
Timeline
Tax Manager
WILEY
09.2025 - Current
State & Local Tax Manager
SCHOLASTIC INC.
11.2019 - 09.2025
Tax Analyst
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
03.2015 - 11.2019
Tax Intern → Junior Tax Accountant → Tax Accountant
SEALED AIR CORPORATION
10.2006 - 03.2015
Marketing & International Business
Ramapo College of New Jersey