Kaelyn (Horton) Walker, Cpa
About Kaelyn (Horton) Walker, Cpa
Kaelyn (Horton) Walker is a CPA and the Manager of Federal Income Tax at Inspire Brands, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master of Accountancy from the University of Georgia and has extensive experience in tax roles at EY and internships at Blue Bird Corporation and Georgia Power Company.
Work at Inspire
Currently, Kaelyn Walker serves as the Manager of Federal Income Tax at Inspire Brands. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's tax strategies and compliance efforts. Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company based in Atlanta, Georgia, known for its diverse portfolio of brands. In her role, Kaelyn focuses on federal income tax matters, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and optimizing the company's tax position.
Education and Expertise
Kaelyn Walker obtained her Master of Accountancy with a specialization in Taxation from the University of Georgia's J.M. Tull School of Accounting, completing her studies from 2011 to 2012. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Mercer University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in accounting principles and tax regulations.
Professional Background
Kaelyn Walker has extensive experience in the field of taxation, primarily with EY, where she worked for eight years in various roles. She began as FSO Tax Staff from 2012 to 2014, progressed to FSO Tax Senior from 2014 to 2017, and then served as FSO Tax Manager from 2017 to 2020. Before her tenure at EY, she gained practical experience as an Accounting Intern at Blue Bird Corporation and Georgia Power Company, further developing her skills in accounting and tax.
Career Progression at EY
At EY, Kaelyn Walker advanced through multiple positions in the Financial Services Organization (FSO) tax practice. Her career began as an FSO Tax Staff, where she contributed to various tax compliance projects. She then took on more responsibilities as an FSO Tax Senior, followed by her role as FSO Tax Manager, where she led teams and managed complex tax issues until her transition to Inspire Brands in 2020.