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Mark Masek
Global Tax Director
Sybase Inc.
Dublin, California, USA
Corporation - Publicly-Held
Professional Summary
Extensive experience in corporate tax/finance/accounting, enhanced by education in the Law. Proven experience in all aspects of tax, finance and financial control systems: GAAP, SEC reporting, audit and SOX/404 processes, financial analysis and forecasting, Tax, M&A, and Treasury. Ability to interact effectively with executives and Board members. Recognized for ability to mentor and motivate staff.
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Languages
- English
Experience
Sybase Inc.
Dublin, California, USA 94568
Dublin, California, USA 94568
Global Tax Director
Corporation - Publicly-Held
2006 - Present
Head of Tax, Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), $1B enterprise software, (Dublin, CA – San Jose area) 2006 –Present
publicly traded before acq by SAP Germany
• Head of 9-person Tax Department
• Oversee tax matters in over 30 countries and 40+ States. Responsible for global tax provision, SEC footnote disclosures, tax planning and compliance.
• For M&A, direct due diligence and tax accounting for acquisition
• Forecast effective tax rate for senior management
• Develop staff and promote collaboration through weekly staff meetings and periodic individual meetings
• Respond to SEC 30 day letters, Securities and Exchange Commission
• Present to Audit Committee of Board of Directors
• Work closely with external and internal auditors to ensure timely tax provision review
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 controls
• Monitor accounting developments through seminars on IFRS, SEC and GAAP
• Manage global intangible property tax structure coordinating with outside tax and legal advisors
• Direct IRS, State and foreign tax audits, including IRS buy-in issue.
• Direct research credit study and Section 199 deduction calculation
• Oversee hedging of FX for intercompany accounts
publicly traded before acq by SAP Germany
• Head of 9-person Tax Department
• Oversee tax matters in over 30 countries and 40+ States. Responsible for global tax provision, SEC footnote disclosures, tax planning and compliance.
• For M&A, direct due diligence and tax accounting for acquisition
• Forecast effective tax rate for senior management
• Develop staff and promote collaboration through weekly staff meetings and periodic individual meetings
• Respond to SEC 30 day letters, Securities and Exchange Commission
• Present to Audit Committee of Board of Directors
• Work closely with external and internal auditors to ensure timely tax provision review
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 controls
• Monitor accounting developments through seminars on IFRS, SEC and GAAP
• Manage global intangible property tax structure coordinating with outside tax and legal advisors
• Direct IRS, State and foreign tax audits, including IRS buy-in issue.
• Direct research credit study and Section 199 deduction calculation
• Oversee hedging of FX for intercompany accounts
Gap, Inc.
San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, California, USA
Tax Director, Corporate Tax
Corporation - Publicly-Held
2003 - 2006
• International and domestic tax provision, planning, & audit defense
KPMG LLP
San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, California, USA
Tax Senior Manager, Corporate Tax
Public Accounting Firm - Big Four
2000 - 2003
• Technology clients. Domestic and international GAAP provision audit
• Treasury currency hedging processes & GAAP analysis
• Treasury currency hedging processes & GAAP analysis
Arthur Andersen LLP
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Tax Manager, Corporate Tax
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
1994 - 2000
• International and domestic tax planning, compliance & GAAP provision audit
Education
BS, Accounting 1979
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
With Highest Distinction
Regents' Scholar
Regents' Scholar
JD, Law 1987
University of Houston Law Center
Houston, Texas, United States
Cum Laude
Order of the Barons
Order of the Barons
LLM, Tax 1990
University of Georgetown Law Cneter
WashingtonUnited States
With Distinction
Professional Certifications
Certified Public Accountant(CPA)
Nebraska
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