Amanda Guajardo
CPA | Tax Manager | Finance Professional at the Intersection of Accounting & AI
- Role
- Tax Manager at Forward Air Corporation
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amanda Guajardo
I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and experienced Tax Manager with nearly a decade of expertise in corporate taxation, ASC 740 provision review, and financial reporting across diverse industries including Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, and Technology. My career has been defined by delivering technical excellence, leading teams, and advising clients on complex tax and compliance matters.Beyond traditional tax and accounting, I have a strong interest in emerging technologies and data analytics. I have partnered with development teams to test and implement advanced tools such as Alteryx, providing feedback on automation and analytics solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy. This experience has positioned me at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation.I am now focused on how artificial intelligence can transform finance, from risk modeling and forecasting to portfolio optimization and investor behavior analysis. My goal is to leverage both my technical accounting background and my curiosity for innovation to contribute to the future of financial technology and research.I am also deeply committed to leadership, mentorship, and community. As a former co-leader of BDO’s PRIDE Alliance and a member of professional organizations including the North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Women Finance Exchange, and Women’s Energy Network, I actively work to promote inclusion, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration within the profession.Open to opportunities where I can contribute my expertise in taxation, financial reporting, and data analytics while exploring the evolving role of AI in finance.
Experience
Tax Manager
Dec 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
2011 — 2015
The University of Texas at Dallas
Master of Science (M.S.), Accounting
2014 — 2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Payroll
- Access
- C
- Customer Service
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- C
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Accounts Payable
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
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