Kris G.
About Kris G.
Kris G. serves as the Vice President of Tax at General Atomics, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in tax management, having previously worked in senior roles at several companies, including Alere Inc. and Deloitte.
Work at General Atomics
Kris G. currently serves as Vice President of Tax at General Atomics, a position held since 2018. This role follows a previous tenure at the same company from 2014 to 2015, where Kris also worked as Vice President of Tax for seven months. In this capacity, Kris oversees tax strategy and compliance, contributing to the organization's financial management and regulatory adherence.
Previous Experience in Tax Management
Before joining General Atomics, Kris G. held several significant positions in tax management. From 2015 to 2017, Kris was Vice President of Tax at Alere Inc., which was later acquired by Abbott Laboratories. Prior to that, Kris worked as a Tax Partner at BDO USA, LLP for ten months in 2017, and as a Senior Director of Accounting and Tax Reporting at CareFusion for one year, also during its acquisition by Becton Dickinson.
Education and Expertise
Kris G. earned a Juris Doctorate in Tax Law/Taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law, completing the program from 1997 to 2002. Additionally, Kris holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California Lutheran University, obtained from 1993 to 1997. This educational background provides a strong foundation in tax law and accounting principles.
Career Development in Tax Services
Kris G. has developed a robust career in tax services, starting as a Senior Associate in International Corporate Services/Federal Tax at KPMG LLP from 2000 to 2003. This was followed by eight years as a Senior Manager in Business Tax Services at Deloitte from 2005 to 2013, and a managerial role in Tax Research and Planning at SAIC from 2003 to 2005. These positions contributed to Kris's expertise in tax strategy and compliance.