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Christopher Pekula

North Wales,PA

Summary

Dynamic tax professional with extensive expertise in tax compliance and planning, leading a successful Non-Profit Tax Practice at Kreischer Miller. Proven team leader skilled in tax software and audit defense, achieving over $1.5 million in client billables while fostering collaboration and continuous learning within a high-performing team.

Knowledgeable Tax Professional with solid background in tax strategy and compliance. Successfully led tax planning initiatives, optimizing financial outcomes and ensuring regulatory adherence. Demonstrated proficiency in managing cross-functional teams and implementing tax policies.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Director & Not-For-Profit Tax Practice Leader

Kreischer Miller, Horsham, PA
07.2018 - 02.2025
  • Corporate, Individual and Partnership Tax Preparation, Review and Planning for related organizations (Approx.75-100+ filings per
    year), with a specialization in Not-For-Profit Tax Compliance
  • Leader of the firm’s Non-Profit Tax Practice, consisting of 10+ individuals and over $1,500,000 in client billables (Approx. 200+ filings for year)
  • Individual Tax Preparation, Review and Planning for related organizations (Approx. 100+ filings per year)
  • Trained employees on various software packages (ProSystems, Engagement, QuickBooks, etc...)
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Senior Tax AnalystPhiladelphia, PA

KPMG
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Manager within the firms Non-Profit Tax Practice, consisting of 100+ individuals and over $3,500,000in client billables
  • Form 990 and 990T Tax Preparation and Review
  • Unrelated Business Income Tax assistance
  • Corporate Tax Preparation and Review for related organizations

Tax Senior

CBIZ
08.1998 - 08.2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Senior/Manager Tax Manager

RSM
08.2003 - 02.2017
  • Leader of the Non-Profit Philadelphia and Los Angeles Tax Practice, consisting of 5 individuals in the Philadelphia market and 3 individuals in the Los Angeles market and over $1,000,000 in client billables
  • Form 990 and 990T Tax Preparation, Review and Planning, including Unrelated Business Income Tax Planning
  • Corporate Tax Preparation, Review and Planning for related organizations
  • Completed in-depth research into tax issues affecting various complex tax transaction to offer expert advice and accurately prepare submissions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
06-1998

Skills

  • Tax compliance expertise
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Team leadership qualities
  • Tax software proficiency
  • Tax audit defense
  • Tax planning strategies
  • Experienced and highly efficient in the entire Microsoft software suite including EXCEL I am equally efficient in ProSystem, GoSystem, Engagement and QuickBooks

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant

Timeline

Senior Tax AnalystPhiladelphia, PA

KPMG
08.2020 - 08.2023

Tax Director & Not-For-Profit Tax Practice Leader

Kreischer Miller, Horsham, PA
07.2018 - 02.2025

Senior/Manager Tax Manager

RSM
08.2003 - 02.2017

Tax Senior

CBIZ
08.1998 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

La Salle University

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