Jake Schmidt
About Jake Schmidt
Jake Schmidt is the Senior Director & Counsel for International Tax at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. and a staff coach at the Croatian Eagles Soccer Club in Franklin, Wisconsin.
Current Role at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Jake Schmidt currently holds the position of Senior Director & Counsel - International Tax at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. In this role, Schmidt is responsible for overseeing the company's international tax strategies and compliance. His experience and expertise in international tax law play a critical part in managing S.C. Johnson’s global tax obligations.
Coaching Role at Croatian Eagles Soccer Club
Jake Schmidt is actively involved with the Croatian Eagles Soccer Club as a Staff Coach. Based in Franklin, Wisconsin, Schmidt has been coaching the 2010 girls' soccer team since August 2019. His commitment to the club demonstrates his dedication to youth sports and community engagement.
Previous Experience at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Jake Schmidt has held multiple roles at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. over the years. He served as Senior Director & Counsel - International Tax from 2013 to 2018 for a period of five years, and earlier from 2012 to 2013 for 11 months. Prior to that, he was the Associate Tax Counsel - International from 2011 to 2012, giving him deep insights into the company’s international tax operations.
Experience in International Tax at Deloitte Tax and PwC
Jake Schmidt has extensive experience in international tax law, having worked for four years as an International Tax Manager at Deloitte Tax in the Washington D.C. Metro Area from 2007 to 2011. Before that, he served as an International Tax Associate at PwC for three years from 2004 to 2007. These roles contributed significantly to his robust understanding of international tax regulations and practices.
Educational Background in Taxation and Business
Jake Schmidt has a comprehensive educational background in law and tax. He earned an LLM in Taxation with distinction from Georgetown University Law Center, having studied there from 2006 to 2009. He also holds a law degree from Marquette University Law School, completed in 2004. Additionally, Schmidt completed a double major in Finance and Economics with a BS in Business Administration from Marquette University in 2000. His early education was completed at Marquette University High School.