Philip R. Giordano
About Philip R. Giordano
Philip R. Giordano is the Senior Vice President of Global Tax at the NBA, with extensive experience in managing tax departments for multinational companies across various industries.
Current Role at NBA
Philip R. Giordano serves as the Senior Vice President-Global Tax at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been in this role since 2013. His responsibilities include overseeing the tax function on a global scale for the NBA, ensuring compliance, and optimizing tax strategies for the organization. His expertise in international tax planning and transfer pricing arrangements contributes significantly to the NBA’s financial operations.
Past Experience at Deloitte LLP
Before joining the NBA, Philip R. Giordano worked as a Senior Manager at Deloitte LLP/National Office from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in managing complex tax issues for Deloitte’s clients, leveraging his extensive experience in tax compliance and advisory. His background at Deloitte helped him hone his skills in implementing Sarbanes-Oxley/404 controls and ensuring compliance.
Background in Tax Consulting and Leadership
Philip R. Giordano has a rich background in tax consulting and leadership, having held pivotal roles in various prestigious organizations. He worked as an Independent Consultant for SEC Registered Companies from 2009 to 2010, and as Group Vice President, Global Tax at Gartner Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he served as Firm Director at Deloitte Tax, LLP from 1997 to 2005. His early career includes roles such as Senior Manager, International Tax at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, and Director of Tax at Unimin Corporation. These roles equipped him with extensive experience in managing tax departments and executing international tax strategies.
Education and Certifications
Philip R. Giordano holds a JD/LLM in Law/Tax from Quinnipiac University School of Law, which he completed in 1985, and a B.S in Business Administration from the State University College at Brockport, completed in 1980. His educational background in law, tax, economics, and business administration provides a solid foundation for his expertise in international tax planning and compliance. This academic foundation has been crucial in his ability to implement efficient global tax structures and manage tax departments effectively.
Expertise in Global Tax Structures
Throughout his career, Philip R. Giordano has been recognized for his adept knowledge of efficient global tax structures and their applicability to multinational corporations. His proficiency in transfer pricing arrangements and cost-sharing agreements has made him a valuable asset in the field of international tax planning. His role often involves creating and optimizing tax strategies that are compliant and operationally effective, benefiting the organizations he has been associated with.