Richard Jean
About Richard Jean
Richard Jean is a Senior Tax Manager at Thomson Reuters with extensive experience in indirect tax compliance and audit defense management. He holds a Master's degree in Taxation from Suffolk University and has worked in various tax roles at Thomson Reuters for over a decade.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Richard Jean has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters, contributing to the company's indirect tax operations. He started as a Tax Accountant - Indirect Tax from 2005 to 2009, where he focused on compliance and audit defense management. He then progressed to Assistant Tax Manager - Indirect Tax from 2009 to 2017, enhancing his expertise in risk mitigation strategies. From 2017 to 2023, he served as Indirect Tax Manager, overseeing various compliance initiatives. In 2023, he was promoted to Senior Tax Manager, where he continues to apply his extensive knowledge in indirect tax.
Education and Expertise
Richard Jean studied at Northeastern University from 1997 to 2002, where he earned a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Management Information Systems. He furthered his education at Suffolk University, obtaining a Master of Science in Taxation (MST) from 2006 to 2008. His academic background supports his extensive experience in managing third-party compliance and audit defense, as well as his specialization in quarterly reserve reporting for indirect taxes.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Richard Jean worked at MicroFinancial, Inc. as a Tax Accountant from 2002 to 2005. This role provided him with foundational experience in tax compliance. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on indirect tax, demonstrating a commitment to developing expertise in this area over the years.
Achievements
Richard Jean has developed a strong focus on risk mitigation strategies in the field of indirect tax. He possesses expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence related to indirect tax compliance. His extensive experience in managing compliance and audit defense has positioned him as a knowledgeable professional in the tax field.