Christopher Unger
About Christopher Unger
Christopher Unger is the Senior Director of Income Tax at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., bringing over 20 years of experience in private and public accounting, including forensic accounting. He provides advisory services on tax-related matters and has held various significant positions in the tax field throughout his career.
Work at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp
Christopher Unger has been serving as the Senior Director of Income Tax at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp since 2022. In this role, he provides advisory services to the executive team on tax-related matters, which include company acquisitions and spinoffs. His responsibilities also encompass analyzing tax-saving strategies and adapting income tax filing compliance procedures to align with organizational changes. His tenure at Madison Square Garden has allowed him to leverage his extensive experience in tax management and compliance.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role, Christopher Unger held several significant positions in the field of tax accounting. He worked at The Madison Square Garden Company as Vice President of Tax from 2017 to 2020. Before that, he was a Tax Manager at Mazars in the U.S. from 2021 to 2022. His career also includes a position as a Senior Tax Accountant at Deloitte from 2000 to 2002. These roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of tax compliance and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Unger earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the State University of New York College at Oswego, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in both private and public accounting, which spans over 20 years. His expertise includes forensic accounting, corporate and partnership income tax compliance, and tax planning.
Achievements in Tax Planning
Throughout his career, Christopher Unger has led multiple tax planning projects that have successfully reduced current income taxes payable and preserved net operating loss carryforwards. His experience includes managing corporate and partnership income tax compliance procedures and preparing income tax accruals in accordance with ASC 740. His ability to analyze tax-saving strategies has been a significant aspect of his professional contributions.