Joseph Russo

Senior Manager, International Tax | Structuring, Strategy, Data Integration, & Tax Technology

Role
International Tax Senior Manager at HARMAN International
Location
Farmington, CT, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Joseph Russo

I lead international tax for a multinational company (Harman International, a Samsung subsidiary) overseeing entity structuring, regulatory change, compliance execution, cash repatriation, and cross-border tax strategy.My role requires constant bridging between complex tax concepts (GILTI, BEAT, FTCs, Pillar Two, IFRS/U.S. GAAP) and real world business constraints (speed, systems, capital allocation, and decision making). I partner closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and FP & A to ensure tax keeps pace with the business and inform leadership decisions.A growing portion of my work centers on simplification and automation: reducing structural complexity, improving systems and data flow, and designing tax processes that scale without unnecessary friction.

Experience

  1. International Tax Senior Manager

    HARMAN International

    Jan 2025 — Present · Stamford, CT, US

    Lead international tax group with complex legal entity structures and evolving global tax requirements- Own U.S. international tax reporting and planning across GILTI, BEAT, FDII, and foreign tax credit regimes, ensuring alignment between planning, provision, and compliance- Serve as tax lead for Pillar Two readiness, including data assessment, modeling, process design, and coordination across finance and systems teams- Partner closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and FP & A to support executive decision making related to cash repatriation, entity structuring, and global tax risk- Support global tax accounting under IFRS and U.S. GAAP, including deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and audit support- Manage IRS audit and controversy matters, including preparing audit-ready workpapers, coordinating information requests, drafting technical responses, and partnering with external advisors through resolution- Drive simplification and modernization initiatives, improving tax data quality and workflows.

Education

  • University of Hartford

    Master's degree, Accounting and Taxation

  • Istituto Lorenzo de'​ Medici

    Semester Abroad

  • University of Hartford

    Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

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