Andrew Wilson

About Andrew Wilson

Tax attorney.Specialties: Federal, state, local, and international tax planning.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Tax

   McGraw Hill

   Apr 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Global Head of Tax. Lead McGraw Hill’s global tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and planning functions. Work closely with the CFO, executive team, business and corporate units, and external advisors to ensure the company’s tax posture aligns with overall business objectives and complies with all relevant rules.Strategic Tax Planning:o Develop and execute a comprehensive global tax strategy that aligns with the company’sfinancial goals.o Evaluate tax implications of business strategies, transactions, and growth initiatives.o Identify opportunities for tax optimization, including incentives, credits, and structuring.Tax Compliance:o Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and international tax regulations.o Oversee preparation and review of all tax filings, including income, sales, property, andother applicable taxes.o Manage audits and inquiries from tax authorities.Leadership & Team Management:o Lead and mentor a global tax team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.o Develop team capabilities and ensure succession planning for key tax roles.Risk Management:o Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assessing potential impacts on theorganization.o Design and implement tax risk management strategies.Stakeholder Collaboration:o Collaborate with finance, legal, and business leaders to provide tax input on cross-functional initiatives.o Partner with external advisors and consultants to address complex tax matters.Reporting:o Oversee tax-related reporting for financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevantaccounting standards.o Provide regular updates to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors on taxmatters.

Education

• New York University School of Law

  LL.M in Taxation

  1997 — 1998

• University of Washington

  B.A, History

  1988 — 1993

• University of Oregon

  Juris Doctor

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Trusts
• Legal Writing
• Joint Ventures
• Intellectual Property
• Cross-Border Transactions
• Corporate Law
• Wills
• Tax
• Bankruptcy
• Corporate Tax
• Employment Law
• Licensing
• Commercial Litigation
• Entertainment
• Tax Law
• Tax Accounting
• Securities
• Estate Planning
• Private Equity
• International Law
• Mergers
• Restructuring
• Estate Administration
• International Tax
• Income Tax
• Corporate Governance
• Legal Research
• Investments
• Succession Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Due Diligence