Robert Edmonds, Cpa
About Robert Edmonds, Cpa
Robert Edmonds is the International Tax Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in international tax roles, having previously held positions at Adient and Johnson Controls, and holds a BBA in Accounting and Finance and an MS in Taxation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Robert Edmonds has served as the International Tax Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing the preparation of year-end ASC740 workpapers related to international operations. This includes overseeing foreign tax entries and tax footnote documentation. He also reviews tax legislation and changes in tax rulings to assess their impact on corporate operations. His position requires coordination with various internal stakeholders, including local Finance teams and external consultants.
Previous Experience in International Tax
Prior to his current role, Robert Edmonds worked at Adient as a Senior International Tax Analyst from 2016 to 2018, and as a Lead Tax Analyst from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes a tenure at Johnson Controls, where he held multiple roles, including International Tax Intern, International Tax Analyst, and Senior International Tax Analyst from 2013 to 2016. These positions provided him with extensive experience in international tax analysis and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Robert Edmonds earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, completing his studies from 2008 to 2011. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Taxation from the same institution, which he completed in 2013. His academic background supports his expertise in international tax matters.
Tax Compliance and Reporting
In his professional capacity, Robert Edmonds coordinates and integrates information collection, analysis, and reporting processes to ensure consistency between global income tax reporting and transfer pricing strategy. He provides guidance to internal stakeholders, including local Finance teams, Treasury, and Legal, as well as external consultants and tax auditors. His role also involves supporting tax audit proceedings by developing appropriate documentation and response strategies.