Cathryn Shibata
About Cathryn Shibata
Cathryn Shibata serves as the Tax Director of Special Projects at Envision Healthcare, where she leads compliance for joint venture partnerships and has a strong background in tax management. With prior experience at KPMG and extensive education in tax and business administration, she has contributed to various tax savings initiatives and process improvements.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Cathryn Shibata currently serves as the Tax Director of Special Projects at Envision Healthcare, a position she has held since 2012. Initially, she worked full-time as the Tax Director of Compliance before transitioning to her part-time role. In her capacity, she leads the compliance efforts for the company's joint venture partnerships, focusing on reviewing partnership agreements and allocation regulations. Her work includes spearheading tax savings projects and revamping processes for federal and state tax calculations.
Education and Expertise
Cathryn Shibata holds a Master of Science (MS) in Business Administration with an emphasis in Tax from the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business, which she completed from 1999 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Management from the same institution during the same period. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in tax compliance and management.
Background
Before joining Envision Healthcare, Cathryn Shibata worked at KPMG as a Tax Manager from 2003 to 2011, where she gained experience in both Denver and New York City. Her tenure at KPMG contributed to her understanding of complex tax regulations and compliance requirements, which she has applied in her subsequent roles.
Achievements
During her time at Envision Healthcare, Cathryn Shibata has led multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing tax compliance and efficiency. She has investigated state Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback rules to safeguard state NOL refunds. Additionally, she has revamped the process for federal and state quarterly estimate and extension calculations by integrating OneSource Tax Provision software and Excel macros, which improved accuracy in tax reporting.
Special Projects and Automation
Cathryn Shibata has played a significant role in automating workpapers and calculations as part of special projects at Envision Healthcare. She has analyzed federal NOL limitations in accordance with §172(h) CERT tax law and researched related state regulations, demonstrating her commitment to improving tax processes and compliance.