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Professional Overview

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As a Managing Director with Elliott Davis, Brian leads the delivery of tax compliance and consulting services for privately held, private equity-backed, and multinational businesses, drawing on experience with public-company tax reporting and complex corporate tax matters. He works closely with clients to address tax matters throughout the business lifecycle, helping organizations align tax strategies with broader growth, transactions, and operational objectives.

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Brian focuses on accounting for income taxes, business combinations, tax compliance, advisory services, and tax controversy matters. With more than 14 years of public accounting experience, he provides practical, business-focused guidance that helps organizations manage risk, optimize tax positions, and achieve their strategic goals.

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Brian advises companies on a wide range of tax and transaction-related matters, including mergers and acquisitions, buy-side and sell-side readiness, legal entity rationalization, and cash tax optimization strategies. He also has experience supporting companies through significant transformational events, including preparing private companies for initial public offerings.

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Education, Credentials and Special Training

• Certified Public Accountant, North Carolina
• Master of Accounting, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• B.A. Economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

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