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Matt Wills

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Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

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    Co-Owner
    Bright Touch Cleaning, LLC
    Jul 2021 - Current (5 years 4 months)
    • Increased company revenue and headcount by 300% while maintaining strong profit margins.
    • Grew recurring customer base by 60%, driving consistent revenue growth and customer retention.
    • Developed and implemented streamlined systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
    • Introduced an effective onboarding and training program, improving employee performance and retention.
    • Spearheaded initiatives to ensure high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.
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    Managing Director - VAT Practice Leader - International Indirect Tax
    BDO USA, PC
    Feb 2020 - Current (6 years 9 months)
    • Successfully established the International Indirect Tax department, recruiting and mentoring a high performing team of 12 professionals.
    • Drove department growth, generating $5 million in annual revenues through strategic client engagements and innovative tax solutions.
    • Represented the US firm on the Global Indirect Tax Center of Excellence, influencing global tax strategies and initiatives.
    • Spearheaded the firm's initiative to leverage extended delivery teams in lower-cost jurisdictions, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
    • Led key projects and initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with global tax regulations and best practices.
    • Developed and ma
  • KPMG LLP
    Senior Manager - International Indirect Tax
    KPMG LLP
    Jan 2012 - Jan 2020 (8 years 1 month)
    • Helped US-multinational corporations manage and maintain oversight of their global indirect tax footprint.
    • Acted as lead PMO on global outsourcing projects involving teams of over 100 members located in 40+ countries.
    • Managed and coordinated Value Added Tax and transfer tax aspects of numerous M&A acquisitions and divestitures, some involving 70+ jurisdictions.
    • Identified that a client had not been reclaiming VAT credits. Led review and analysis of purchase transactions, resulting in a reclaim of $5m+ of previously unclaimed VAT.
    • Led Value Added Tax process and controls reviews for multinational companies as part of an internal audit and during-post acquisition implementation.
    • Assisted clients to address
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    Indirect Tax Manager
    DEBENHAMS RETAIL PLC
    Jun 2009 - Jan 2012 (2 years 8 months)
    • Managed the Value Added Tax affairs of the corporate group across 14 EU jurisdictions.
    • Identified VAT savings opportunities resulting in one-off savings of approx. $1.3m and recurring savings of over $400k per year by revising and redesigning the company's VAT recovery methodology.
    • Successfully defended tax authority audits, creating significant savings as a result of mitigating penalties and interest.
    • Advised on the Value Added Tax implications of the international expansion of the e-commerce business.
    • Managed junior staff to ensure Value Added Tax returns were accurately filed on a timely basis.
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    Solicitor
    Law Society of England and Wales
    Jan 2005
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    Attorney at Law
    New York State Bar
    Jan 2003
  • University of Wales
    LLB - Hons: Law
    University of Wales
    Jan 1999
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    Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA)
    UK Chartered Institute of Taxation