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Otega O. Robinson

Otega O. Robinson

Orlando,FL

Summary

Passionate about transforming complex tax regulations into actionable insights, I bring over five years of experience in tax analysis, compliance, and strategic consulting. Leveraging meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of ever-evolving tax frameworks, I excel at maximizing client benefits while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Income Tax Analyst

Darden Restaurants
Orlando, FL
04.2022 - 07.2024
  • Conducted Federal, State, and Local tax planning for all of Darden restaurants & its subsidiaries
  • Managed fixed and intangible assets, compliance, and audits
  • Prepared tax returns for partnerships, C-corps, LLCs, and non-profits
  • Developed deferred tax calculations and year-end provisions
  • Supported tax planning for M&A, including Ruth’s Chris acquisition
  • Streamlined SOPs and compliance analysis for licenses, payroll, and property taxes

Indirect Tax Consultant

Ernst & Young (EY)
New York, NY
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Conducted multi-state tax research, registrations, and filings
  • Researched scenarios to reduce employer tax rates and prepared ERC claims
  • Managed shadow payroll for multinational firms with complex tax structures
  • Delivered client-focused solutions and data presentations
  • Notable Clients: Alibaba, MLB, State of Hawaii, Gympass, New Era, Morton Salt, Synchrony Bank, Buzzfeed, Moderna
  • Special Project: Developed the Child Care Grant process for the State of Hawaii under the CARES Act, including call center setup and data analysis

Audit Accountant

Figliozzi & Company CPAs
Garden City, NY
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Audited hospital cost reports for compliance with NGS and Novitas Solutions
  • Tested bad debt accounts and determined proper write-offs
  • Ensured compliance and reimbursement adjustments for hospital providers
  • Reviewed work of staff accountants for quality control

Education

Masters - Accounting

State University of New York at Brockport
01.2026

Bachelors - Finance & Accounting

State University of New York at Brockport
01.2020

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Tax Planning
  • M&A Strategy
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Multi-Stage Stock Valuation
  • Working Capital Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • QuickBooks
  • Oracle
  • Power BI
  • Bloomberg
  • Alteryx
  • Federal and state income tax compliance
  • Hybrid Worker Withholding
  • CARES Act
  • Data analysis
  • Process Optimization

Projects and Freelance

Teaching Assistant (College Algebra and Calculus)|State University at Brockport.

Brockport, NY.|Aug 2017 - Mar 2020.

  • Delivered supplementary math instruction for freshmen and sophomores.
  • Created lesson plans, collaborated with professors, and supported online learning.
  • Provided homework assistance and test preparation support.

Director of Finance and Operations.|Interstate 420.

New York, NY.|Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.

  • Scaled cannabis startup to four stores with approximately $6 million year-to-date revenue.
  • Secured nine provisional cannabis retail licenses with New York's Office of Cannabis Management.
  • Obtained funding from DASNY and private equity firms for build-outs.
  • Drafted and managed contracts for building, vendors, payroll, and security.
  • Built and led finance, accounting, and tax teams while implementing SOPs.
  • Grew monthly revenue: $250K, $650K, $150K, and $35K across stores.
  • Reduced costs by 50% and increased net income by 15% through negotiations.
  • Prepared financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows), and FP&A reports.
  • Developed tax strategies for IRS Section 280E compliance.

LEOR Consultants - President & Partner

Orlando, FL | 04/2023- Present

  • Business and Tax Consulting
  • Serviced over 130 clients
  • 1.4M In revenue generated to clients
  • Tailored towards private clients and business in the Orlando, NYC, etc
  • Tax filing, tax strategy
  • Increasing revenues, cost cutting
  • Accounting Services

Timeline

Income Tax Analyst

Darden Restaurants
04.2022 - 07.2024

Indirect Tax Consultant

Ernst & Young (EY)
05.2021 - 04.2022

Audit Accountant

Figliozzi & Company CPAs
03.2020 - 05.2021

Masters - Accounting

State University of New York at Brockport

Bachelors - Finance & Accounting

State University of New York at Brockport
Otega O. Robinson