Danielle Vardi Kovary דניאל ורדי

Experience

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  Czamanski & Ben Shahar Ltd.

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2005

  Business Analyst

  Czamansky Ben-Shahar & Co. is a leading economic consulting firm.I conducted economic analyses and market research, and designed commercial strategies for our clients.

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  S. Cohen & Co.

  Sept 2005 - Mar 2007

  Mediator

  As a co-mediator I handled commercial cases referred to the process by the district courts and Supreme Court. My job included negotiation with the participants, as well as preparation and editing of legal documents.

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  S. Friedman & Co., Advocates

  Apr 2007 - Mar 2008

  Legal Intern, Tax department

  • Prepared legal opinions regarding international tax planning, mandatory reporting, international transactions, transfer pricing and funding instruments.• Handled grievance and appeal proceedings regarding municipal tax and land betterment tax.• Assisted in M&A transactions – due diligence inquiries, sale agreements (SPA & APA).• Wrote the Israeli chapter in the "Tax Directors Handbook", regarding taxation of corporations (Thompson and Knight, 2008).

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  Office of the State Attorney

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  Tax Lawyer

  The Economic Department specializes in handling white collar offenses. I managed economic crime cases such as income tax evasion, VAT fraud and economic fraud. I represented the State Attorney's office in all criminal proceedings.

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  HALEV - The Movement Against Poverty in Israel

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Co-Chairperson (pro-bono)

  Management of the largest legal aid organization in Israel, with over 400 volunteers.

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  Lipa Meir & Co. Law Firm

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

  Lawyer

  • Counseled companies through drafts and negotiations of local and international business contracts with additional accountabilities for strategic decisions regarding business acquisition and restructure.• Executed strategic research of various legal and business-related concerns in order to provide advice. • Provided full service corporate legal counsel for areas regarding Mergers & Acquisitions, Liquidations and Bankruptcies, Health Law, and Corporate & Commercial law.• Performed contract due diligence and corporate transactions review, including mergers and acquisitions, deal structure and corporate governance. Show less

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  Sagi Law Office

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Tax Lawyer

  • Evaluated and implemented optimal tax planning strategies for acquisitions, mergers and other corporate reorganizations. • Assisted new immigrants and returning residents on Israeli tax benefits and tax reporting requirements. • Evaluated and prepared tax covenants and representations in all types of business transactions (corporate tax, Income tax, VAT and Real estate tax).• Advised on structure and taxation of S corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, joint ventures, and other entities.• Counselled corporations and individuals regarding the appropriate reporting of business and personal transactions, including preparing professional opinions and pleadings. Show less

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  Ernst & Young

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2020

  • Managed all aspects of international and domestic income tax planning, compliance, reporting and controversy processes.• Performed tax due diligence for investors.• Represented companies in tax audits and pre-rulings procedures on various tax issues.• Reviewed Corporate Tax returns.• Advised clients on Israeli tax benefits programs and special tax regimes.• Advised clients on international and Israeli tax risks and opportunities. Issues included: intercompany financing, PE exposures, CFC risks, tax accounting, stock-based compensation, business restructuring, M&As, corporate liquidation etc.• Trained new employees and other teams on tax issues. Show less

  • Transfer Pricing Manager

    Apr 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Tax Manager

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2018

  • Tax Consultant

    Feb 2012 - Jun 2013
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  She.F.O. - Women in Finance Israel

  Mar 2020 - now

  Chief Executive Officer
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  Ultra Clean Technology

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2025

  Tax Director

  The Group develops and manufactures valves and fittings for the semiconductors industry. With over 20 subsidiaries, the Group was recently acquired by the global Ultra Clean Technologies corporation (NASDAQ: UCTT). My position includes:• Assisting with the tax aspects of the acquisition and post-acquisition integration. • Communicating tax risks and opportunities to senior management.• Working with the Group’s global tax leaders on various tax initiatives. • Assisting local and global finance team in various tax issues.• Ensuring tax and Transfer Pricing compliance in intercompany transactions.• Support senior management in business processes such as mergers and restructurings. Show less

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  Shamir Optical Industry Itd.

  Nov 2020 - now

  Tax Director

  The Group develops and manufactures ophthalmic lens technologies in over 30 locations worldwide and is part of the EssilorLuxottica global corporation (EPA: EL). My responsibilities include:• Implementation of the Group’s tax policy worldwide• Supporting the Group’s business processes from a tax perspective such as M&As, restructuring, and commercial initiatives• Ensuring tax compliance in Israel and globally (tax returns, tax audits, CBC reporting, Transfer Pricing)• Communication tax risks and opportunities to Group’s management • Serving as a focal point for local and global finance teams on tax related issues• Collaborating with local and global management on business initiatives• Managing all transfer pricing documentation and implementation• Working with external professional advisors to support the Group’s goals• Managing local and global tax benefits & incentives programs (MoF, IIA) Show less

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  Razor Labs

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Tax Director

  The company develops AI based software. My responsibilities included:• Supporting the preparation of Israeli tax returns and TP documentation• Managing tax audits and other negotiations with the tax authority • Ensuring tax compliance on a group level • Assisting with restructuring and post-IPO implementation• Providing local finance team with tax knowledge and training • Managing the tax aspects of employee's benefits program• Managing the tax aspects of employees’ relocation processes• Assist the finance team with tax accounting issues Show less

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  Compass Tax Directors

  Feb 2025 - now

  Co-CEO