Rick Marmurek, Cpa
About Rick Marmurek, Cpa
Rick Marmurek is the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at Ribbon Communications, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from SMU Cox School of Business, with extensive experience in tax strategy and accounting across various industries.
Current Role at Ribbon Communications
Rick Marmurek serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at Ribbon Communications. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's financial strategy and accounting practices. His role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. He operates from Plano, Texas, where he applies his extensive experience in finance and accounting to enhance the company's performance.
Previous Experience at Genband
Prior to joining Ribbon Communications, Rick Marmurek worked at Genband as the Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Tax and Accounting from 2011 to 2017. In this role, he managed the company's tax strategy and accounting functions. His leadership contributed to the financial integrity of the organization during his six-year tenure in Frisco, Texas.
Career at Nokia
Rick Marmurek spent a significant portion of his career at Nokia, where he held two key positions. He served as Tax Director from 2000 to 2011 and as Senior Tax Manager from 1992 to 2000. Over his 11 years as Tax Director in Irving, Texas, he developed and implemented tax strategies that supported the company's financial goals. His earlier role as Senior Tax Manager involved managing tax compliance and planning initiatives.
Educational Background
Rick Marmurek holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance from the SMU Cox School of Business. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and accounting.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Rick Marmurek possesses extensive experience in preparing complex business structures and developing tax strategies across various industries. He is recognized for his strategic mindset, which allows him to quickly understand company operations and enhance performance. Additionally, he has a strong ability to identify and develop business opportunities. His communication skills enable him to explain complex accounting issues in layman's terms.