Laura Bethke, Cpa, Mbt
About Laura Bethke, Cpa, Mbt
Laura Bethke is a Senior Director of Global Tax at Calabrio, Inc., with extensive experience in strategic tax planning and M&A activities. She has held various tax leadership roles at companies such as The Mosaic Company, Nilfisk, and Regis Corporation, and possesses a strong background in domestic and international tax compliance.
Work at Calabrio
Laura Bethke currently serves as the Senior Director of Global Tax at Calabrio, Inc., a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as the Tax Director at Calabrio from 2020 to 2023. In her current role, she focuses on strategic tax planning and M&A activities, contributing to the company's overall tax strategy and compliance efforts.
Previous Experience in Tax Management
Before joining Calabrio, Laura Bethke held several significant positions in tax management. She served as Tax Director at The Mosaic Company from 2008 to 2016, where she worked for eight years in Plymouth, MN. Following that, she was Tax Director at Nilfisk from 2017 to 2019 in Brooklyn Park, MN. Additionally, she spent eleven years as Tax Director at Regis Corporation from 1997 to 2008 in Edina, MN, and six years as Tax Manager at Coopers & Lybrand from 1991 to 1997 in Minneapolis, MN.
Education and Expertise
Laura Bethke earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. She furthered her education at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, obtaining a Masters of Business Taxation from 1992 to 1996. Her expertise includes strategic tax planning, ASC 740, and handling both domestic and international tax compliance and controversy.
Achievements in Strategic Tax Planning
Laura Bethke has a proven record of success in business partnering and strategic thinking, particularly in the areas of tax compliance and process improvement. She is known for developing cohesive teams and achieving value-add results through her strategic planning initiatives. Her focus on M&A activities highlights her capability in navigating complex tax scenarios.