VANESSA RICH
International Tax
Portland,OR
Summary
I am a Senior International Tax Manager with over 9 years of tax consulting experience. I have spent my entire career at Big 4, most recently at EY and, prior to that, at KPMG. I specialize in cross-border tax planning involving multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on global restructuring, tax controversy, strategy development, and mergers and acquisitions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior International Tax Manager
Ernst & Young LLP
Portland, OR
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborate with client leadership to develop tax efficiency strategies aligning with business goals
- Implement proposed tax restructuring plans for intercompany transactions, IP alignment, M&A and post-acquisition integration, cash repatriation, and supply chain enhancements
- Perform transfer pricing policy review to ensure global compliance and that profit is allocated according to global operating model.
Senior International Tax Manager
KPMG LLP
Portland, OR
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Perform risk assessments of current tax profiles to identify areas of potential tax exposure and develop solutions to mitigate said exposure.
- Monitor U.S and foreign tax laws to assess the potential impact of proposed regulations, tax law changes, or modifications to foreign incentive regimes.
International Tax Manager
KPMG LLP
Portland, OR
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Lead Section 1042 reporting for large multinational client with thousands of foreign vendor payments, including character analysis and contract review.
- Design and implement 1042 reporting automation.
- Review foreign subsidiary structures for large corporations to identify entities for rationalization, design rationalization plan, and implement to streamline foreign operations.
Senior International Tax Associate
KPMG LLP
Seattle, WA
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Lead foreign team coordination on global restructuring, with up to 15 foreign teams.
- Tax research focusing on character and source for hosted software, digital delivery, and content-driven subscription services.
- Managing 3 - 5 staff on preparation of international tax forms.
- Work on client site to assist in preparation of CbCR and notifications.
International Tax Associate
KPMG
Seattle, WA
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Assist in preparation of U.S international tax forms, including Forms 5471, 8858, 1120F, and 1118
- Develop tax reporting processes for clients, reducing errors and improving efficiency.
Education
LL.M. - Taxation
New York University
New York, NY 08.2014 - 05.2015
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts -
Seattle University
Seattle, WA 09.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Cross-border transactions
Certificationsandassociations
Member of Oregon State Bar, Inactive
Timeline
Senior International Tax Manager
Ernst & Young LLP
02.2023 - 11.2024
Senior International Tax Manager
KPMG LLP
10.2021 - 02.2023
International Tax Manager
KPMG LLP
10.2020 - 09.2021
Senior International Tax Associate
KPMG LLP
10.2017 - 09.2020
International Tax Associate
KPMG
07.2015 - 09.2017
LL.M. - Taxation
New York University
08.2014 - 05.2015
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Oregon
08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts -
Seattle University
09.2005 - 06.2009
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