Global Tax Management Bolsters its Utility Tax Practice with New Director Nicole McKinney
09 Mayo 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
McKinney brings extensive experience handling
complex tax issues in the energy and utility sector
Global Tax Management (GTM), a corporate tax services firm
dedicated to helping mid-size and large multinational corporations
address complex tax operations, announced today that Nicole “Nikki”
McKinney has joined as a Director in the firm’s Lead Tax Practice,
based in the firm’s Philadelphia Metro office. Nikki specializes in
tax accounting for regulated utility companies and will be integral
to the growth of the firm’s energy and utility practice as she
shares her experience with a variety of complex tax needs,
including regulatory accounting, SEC reporting, accounting for
income taxes, and navigating tax implications of rate case
filings.
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Prior to joining GTM, Nikki oversaw regulatory tax and
accounting at UGI Utilities in Pennsylvania for nearly a decade. In
that role, she acted as an expert witness on multiple rate cases
with UGI and managed the implementation of PowerTax in its
regulated and non-regulated subsidiaries. In addition to her
utility tax work, Nikki has worked in the accounting and tax
departments of multiple small to mid-sized businesses. Most
recently, she served as the managing director of a professional
services management firm, overseeing financial and operational
aspects.
“Nikki is well versed in the complex tax intricacies unique to
utility companies, from regulatory compliance and asset
depreciation, to tax credits and varying state and local taxes
within their operations,” said Christine Funkhouser, Chief Revenue
Officer & Managing Director of GTM. “We look forward to the
many contributions she will make to the growth of GTM’s footprint
both geographically and within the energy and utility
industry.”
Nikki’s previous experience includes roles as Senior Tax Manager
at UGI Utilities, as well as providing tax accounting and
compliance services at Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest
manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies;
Baker Tilly; and Andersen.
Based in the Lancaster area, Nikki is particularly familiar with
state and local tax considerations relevant to Central
Pennsylvania. She is a Certified Public Accountant and received
both her bachelor’s degree in International Business/Management,
Minor in Accounting and her Master of Accountancy from Villanova
University.
“Since I have long admired GTM and heard such positive things
about its service and culture, I am excited to have the opportunity
to return to my professional roots in tax and help the firm expand
its work in the regulated utility space,” said McKinney.
About Global Tax Management Global Tax Management (GTM) is a
corporate tax services firm dedicated to helping mid-size and large
multinational corporations address complex tax operations. GTM
takes operational tax burdens off tax and finance leaders,
providing high-level tax expertise at value driven rates without
any independence issues. For over 25 years, GTM has provided the
expertise to build, operate, and manage tax functions for its
clients. Core services include tax provision, income tax
compliance, international tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, tax
automation, tax training, R&D tax credits and incentives, and
tax consulting and planning. GTM is a 100% employee-owned company
(ESOP) and is distinguished as a best workplace, healthiest
employer, and top accounting firm. The firm is a U.S. alliance
partner of WTS Global. For more information, visit
www.gtmtax.com.
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