Veeresh Aggarwal

About Veeresh Aggarwal

Strategic Finance & Tax Leader | CA, CPA | Enabling Business Impact through Digital Finance, Tax Strategy & Compliance Excellence.I’m a Chartered Accountant (India) and CPA with 14+ years of international experience at the intersection of tax strategy, digital transformation, and business leadership.I’ve worked across sectors like power, consulting, Energy, Aviation, IT, engineering, steel, auto, banking, and education, advising CXOs and boards on turning tax and finance from cost centers into value creators. Whether it\'s navigating complex cross-border tax issues, managing high-stakes disputes, or implementing digital compliance systems, I bring a balance of technical depth, operational insight, and commercial thinking. What I Do:Structure tax and finance systems for scalability, cost efficiency, and complianceDrive finance efficiency and tax certainty across jurisdictionsLead resolution of complex tax disputes, unlocking significant valueImplement digital tax & finance platforms for automation and real-time reportingAlign tax, accounting & regulatory strategy with broader business goalsMentor professionals and build resilient, high-performing teams A Few Wins I’m Proud Of:Negotiated successful APAs, reducing long-term tax exposureResolved high-value tax disputes, delivering multi-crore savingsDeployed tech-led compliance models reducing turnaround by 40%+Optimized tax structures across global operations, M&A, and expansionsPartnered with leadership to embed finance into core decision-making What Drives Me:Passionate about simplifying complexity, especially in tax and regulatory environmentsBelieve in mentorship, curiosity, and leading by exampleValue calm, clear-headed execution and thinking two steps aheadInspired by leaders who combine depth, empathy, and strategic clarity What’s Next: My focus is on building the next generation of tech-enabled, insight-driven finance and tax functions — ready for scale, scrutiny, and speed. I’m excited to collaborate with forward-thinking businesses driving transformation in uncertain but opportunity-rich environments.With deep experience across both advisory and in-house leadership roles, I thrive in organizations looking to elevate their finance function as a strategic partner, not just a compliance necessity.Let’s connect if you\'re driving transformation in finance, tax or global compliance — or looking for someone who’s done it before.

Experience

1. Director Tax, Europe & Asia

   ICF

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountancy, Accounting and Finance

  2010 — 2014

• St. Pauls School

  High School, Business/Commerce, General

  1996 — 2010

• Delhi University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business/Commerce, General

  2010 — 2013

• CPA Australia Program

  Associate Member, Finance and Tax

  2018 — 2018

Skills

• International Tax
• Functional Analysis
• Internal Audit
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Audits
• International Financial Reporting Standards (Ifrs)
• Tax Advisory
• Internal Controls
• Account Reconciliation
• Sap
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Consolidated Financial Statements
• Auditing
• Operations Management
• Payroll Taxes
• Mis
• Transfer Pricing
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Tax
• External Audit
• Financial Accounting
• Income Tax
• Teamwork
• Goods and Services Tax (Gst)
• Financial Reporting
• Tax
• Financial Modeling
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Payable
• Microsoft Office
• Accounts Receivable
• Tax Accounting
• Ifrs