John Duyck

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About John Duyck

johnrduyck@gmail.com 269-965-8954 My goal is for my company to achieve the lowest legally allowed tax liability and expense. I believe this goal is best realized when company decision-makers and front-line executors understand the company’s tax drivers. To reach this empowered state requires regular communication with global business units and departments. Complex tax concepts must be distilled down to their essential, understandable tenets, which are then integrated into daily decision-making and follow-through. This is a collaborative process and requires that members of our tax team also understand and communicate these drivers. This tax goal must be reached in a strong control environment with an eye toward efficiency and continued improvement. My team and I need to stay abreast of current tax developments, both legal and accounting, in order to maintain this environment. As we all know, though, sometimes processes encounter snags and things don’t go as planned. My strong problem-solving has been a valuable asset here. Here are some of the ways I've done this for Kellogg Company: • I established exemplary ASC 740 (tax accounting) controls. In the 15+ years I've worked in and led this process, we've had consistently clean audits is this area and zero adjustments proposed to the Audit Committee. Diligent communications with global business units, global training, and strong review and analytics is the key. •I negotiated and resolved multiple tax authority audits. In one IRS cycle, I secured over $10 million in refunds. I've reversed millions of dollars in proposed assessments in other audits and secured almost $1 million in interest-netting claim refunds from the IRS. •I initiated several process improvements both in my department and others, creating efficiencies, remediating errors, and responding to changing tax legislation. In one instance I saved taxes and consulting fees of over $3.7 million. I also have exposure to U.S. international tax areas such as GILTI, FDII and BEAT. Overall, I’ve been recognized by external consultants, including our Big 4 assurance firm, as having best in class processes and analytical skills. My colleagues recognize my technical leadership and interest in helping them to learn and improve. SPECIALTIES Tax Accounting (ASC 740) Tax Compliance Tax Research IRS Audits FIN 48 Sarbanes-Oxley Controls KEY SKILLS Global Communication Global Collaboration Process Improvement Analytical Review Multinational Team Management Positive Work Environment Meeting Deadlines High Level of Accuracy