Darren Pisciotta
About Darren Pisciotta
Darren Pisciotta serves as the Vice President of Domestic Tax at FLEETCOR, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in tax planning and management, having previously held significant roles at Stewart Enterprises and other firms.
Work at FLEETCOR
Darren Pisciotta has been serving as Vice President of Domestic Tax at FLEETCOR since 2020. In this role, he oversees tax strategies and compliance for the organization. His responsibilities include managing domestic tax matters and ensuring adherence to federal and state tax regulations. FLEETCOR is located at 109 Northpark Blvd, Ste 500, Covington, LA 70433.
Education and Expertise
Darren Pisciotta studied at the University of New Orleans, where he focused on Accounting and Tax, achieving Pre-CPA status from 1989 to 1991. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the same university, studying from 1985 to 1987. Additionally, he attended Louisiana State University for two years from 1983 to 1985. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in tax planning and compliance.
Background in Taxation
Before joining FLEETCOR, Darren Pisciotta held significant roles in the taxation field. He worked at Stewart Enterprises as Director of Taxation for 19 years, from 1995 to 2014, where he played a key role in strategic tax planning. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Tax Accountant at Kushner LaGraize, L.L.C. from 1992 to 1995, and as a Tax Specialist at KPMG US from 1991 to 1992.
Achievements in Tax Planning
During his tenure at Stewart Enterprises, Darren Pisciotta contributed to strategic tax planning projects that successfully eliminated or deferred substantial amounts of federal taxable income over a decade. He co-managed legal entity consolidations that resulted in significant savings of approximately $150K annually in state income and franchise taxes. Additionally, he secured around $1.5M in state tax credits and $2M in federal tax credits for hiring and retaining qualified employees.
Centralized Tax Department Development
Darren Pisciotta was instrumental in establishing a centralized tax department at Stewart Enterprises, Inc. This department expanded to a team of 10 professionals before the company's acquisition. His leadership in this initiative contributed to improved tax management and compliance within the organization.