Dawn Peterson

Experience

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  Deloitte

  May 2002 - Sept 2004

  Senior Tax Manager

  Coordinated tax compliance and consulting services for clients.

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  GE Healthcare

  Sept 2004 - Apr 2008

  Global Tax Reporting Leader

  Managed global income tax provision and internal reporting of quarterly tax data. Led team in preparation of income tax returns. Assisted with integration and simplification efforts.

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  Robert W. Baird & Co.

  Apr 2008 - Nov 2019

  Tax Director

  Responsible for global corporate tax function including compliance and planning. Manage responses, deadlines and strategy for tax audits, including risk management. Model effective income tax rate. Act as trusted business advisor to CEO, Audit Committee, business unit leaders, and department heads. -- Leveraged tax reform to create permanent tax savings--Negotiated closure of key tax audits--Lobbied for a state tax law change--Built tax function from one to six FTE--Implemented tax software--Drove service provider change--Collaborated with all areas of the firm on policies and processes--Co-chair of women's employee resource group--Mentor for emerging talent--Trained and mentored 2 CFOs Show less

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  Raymond School District #14

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2018

  School Board President

  Driving force behind comprehensive facilities assessment. Successfully passed referendum. Completed building project. Developed and implemented comprehensive teacher compensation model. Drove administrative talent upgrade.

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  Freelance

  Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

  Consultant
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  LPi

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

  Finance Manager
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  Alverno College

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2024

  Vice President for Finance and Administration