Sam S. Park, Cpa, Cgma
About Sam S. Park, Cpa, Cgma
Sam S. Park, CPA, CGMA, is the VP of Tax at Coupa Software with extensive experience in corporate income tax planning and reporting strategies on a global scale.
Current Role at Coupa Software
Sam S. Park currently holds the position of VP, Tax at Coupa Software. He has been in this role since 2018, where he is responsible for overseeing the company's global tax strategy. His responsibilities include designing and implementing Corporate Income Tax Planning and Tax Reporting strategies. He actively works to reduce the company's effective tax rates and risks while increasing cash flow and enhancing overall business performance.
Previous Experience at The Cooper Companies, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Sam S. Park served as Senior Tax Director at The Cooper Companies, Inc. from 2005 to 2018. During his tenure, he managed complex tax issues for the corporation, including international, federal, state, and local tax matters. He was instrumental in tax planning and reporting, with a focus on SEC tax disclosure and mergers and acquisitions. His efforts contributed significantly to the company's tax efficiency and compliance.
Role as Manager at KPMG LLP
From 1998 to 2005, Sam S. Park worked at KPMG LLP as a Manager in Corporate Tax. In this capacity, he specialized in corporate tax management and was involved in tax audit and controversy management. His role also encompassed implementing internal control testing and documentation, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404. His work helped clients streamline their tax processes and reduce regulatory risks.
Education Background
Sam S. Park has an educational background from San Jose State University and Yonsei University, both attended in 1970. Although specific details about his period of study are not provided, these institutions are known for their rigorous academic programs. His education has laid a solid foundation for his expertise in tax management and accounting.
Tax Management Expertise
Sam S. Park is an expert in corporate income tax planning and tax reporting on a global scale. His experience spans international, federal, state, and local tax management for individuals, corporations, and partnerships/LLCs. He has a proven track record of reducing effective tax rates, increasing cash flow, and improving business performance. He is also proficient in tax audit and controversy management, SEC tax disclosure, and internal control testing and documentation in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404.