Melody is an accomplished tax executive with a proven record working with clients as a trusted business advisor through complex, high-stakes environments. As Tax Director at a Big Four firm, she led one of the largest global clients of the firm, working with colleagues across the world to provide high quality client service during a period of large-scale corporate transformation. Melody specializes in tax compliance, ASC 740 preparation, transfer pricing and global reporting for both corporate and partnership clients.
Previously, Melody was a founding member of the executive leadership team that developed a national practice within a Big Four firm focused on working with high growth, venture-backed clients. This included developing tax audit strategies and leading ASC 740 training for hundreds of assurance professionals. She has extensive experience building client relationships, leading SOX 404 internal control initiatives and fostering high-performing, change-positive teams.
Master’s of Taxation—Capital University
B.B.A.—Accounting, Ohio University
Member—The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self?
Don’t take things so seriously! You will make mistakes and learn from them; the mistakes and learning are what makes life interesting!
What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
Tax is always changing and there’s so much to learn, I’ll never learn it all!
Do you have advice for young professionals?
Don’t be afraid to try new experiences, you may end up finding something new you love or just as important, something you definitely never want to do again.
If you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Squeeze in a workout, a cold plunge, catch up on knitting or go on a bike ride with my daughter.
Big Problem: Incorrect Accounting Methods
Big Thinking: Seven Figure Tax Savings.
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