Marie Lopez
About Marie Lopez
Marie Lopez is an International Tax Counsel with extensive experience in tax planning, compliance, and audits, having held senior roles at Rockwell Automation, SC Johnson, Arcelormittal, Dell, Cemex, and KPMG.
International Tax Counsel Experience
Marie Lopez has extensive experience as an International Tax Counsel, having worked at multiple prestigious companies in the United States and globally. At Dell in Round Rock, Texas, she held the title of International Tax Counsel. Her role at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, was also as an International Tax Counsel. Her assignments often involved complex tax planning and compliance, contributing to her deep expertise in international tax matters.
Vice President at Rockwell Automation
Marie Lopez served as Vice President at Rockwell Automation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There, she oversaw tax matters in over 80 countries and more than 45 states. Her responsibilities included tax planning, global tax provision, tax audits, and compliance. She led a team of 13 professionals and reported directly to the CFO. Marie directed international restructuring, repatriation, foreign tax credit planning, research credits, Section 199 deduction considerations, mergers and acquisitions, and managing uncertain tax positions.
Regional Tax Director at ArcelorMittal
Marie Lopez held the position of Regional Tax Director at ArcelorMittal in Luxembourg. In this role, she was responsible for managing regional tax matters, ensuring compliance with international tax laws, and overseeing tax planning and strategy. Her role at ArcelorMittal added significant international experience to her robust career in tax management.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Marie Lopez graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then pursued a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah. Her academic achievements culminated with a Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas. This educational foundation has equipped her with the knowledge and skills essential for her career in international tax law and management.
Senior Tax Manager Roles
Marie Lopez has held multiple senior tax management positions throughout her career. She worked as a Senior Tax Manager at Cemex in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and at Law School in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Additionally, she served as a Senior Tax Manager at KPMG, demonstrating her capacity in managing complex tax issues and leading tax teams.