Svetlana Kalash
About Svetlana Kalash
Svetlana Kalash is the Director of Tax Planning and Structuring at Teleflex, with over 15 years of experience in tax planning and structuring.
Title and Current Role at Teleflex
Svetlana Kalash is the Director of Tax Planning and Structuring at Teleflex. She has been with the company since March 2008 in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing tax planning strategies, ensuring compliance with international tax laws, and optimizing the company's tax positions. She collaborates with cross-functional teams to create effective tax strategies that align with corporate goals.
Previous Experience at McKonly & Asbury
Prior to her current role at Teleflex, Svetlana Kalash worked at McKonly & Asbury as a Senior Tax Accountant. From 2006 to 2008, she was based in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area, where she gained valuable experience in both corporate and individual tax planning. Her role involved working with a variety of clients to ensure tax compliance and optimize tax strategies.
Early Career at York International
In 2005, Svetlana Kalash served as a Tax Accountant at York International for seven months. Located in the York, Pennsylvania area, this role marked her entry into the field of tax accounting. Here, she began honing her skills in managing tax compliance and planning for a corporate setting.
Educational Background in Taxation and International Business
Svetlana Kalash obtained a Master's degree in Taxation from Villanova University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Elizabethtown College, completing her studies between 2001 and 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in tax planning and compliance.
Expertise and Specializations
With over 15 years of experience in the field, Svetlana Kalash specializes in international tax planning and compliance. She has a robust background in both corporate and individual tax planning, and she is particularly adept at managing tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions. At Teleflex, she has implemented several tax-saving initiatives, significantly benefiting the company by optimizing its tax strategies.