Valerie Guder
About Valerie Guder
Valerie Guder serves as the Director (Head of Tax) for Corporate Tax at TuSimple, where she leads tax accounting and compliance efforts. With a background in tax roles at Discover Financial Services and Grant Thornton LLP, she possesses extensive experience in tax strategy and operations.
Current Role at TuSimple
Valerie Guder serves as the Director (Head of Tax) for Corporate Tax at TuSimple, a publicly traded technology company, since 2022. In this role, she leads various tax functions including tax accounting, income tax compliance, planning, transfer pricing, and indirect taxes. Her position involves collaboration with executives to align tax strategies with the company's strategic priorities, ensuring tax efficiencies in project planning and execution.
Previous Experience at Discover Financial Services
Valerie Guder has a significant tenure at Discover Financial Services, where she held multiple roles from 2014 to 2021. Initially, she worked as a Senior Tax Associate for three years, followed by positions as Project Manager for International and Federal Tax Planning, Policy and Audit, and Manager of International Tax Compliance, Planning, Policy and Audit. Her experience at Discover focused on advising senior executives on tax-efficient structures and streamlining tax operations.
Experience at Grant Thornton LLP
Prior to her time at Discover Financial Services, Valerie Guder worked at Grant Thornton LLP as a Senior Tax Associate from 2011 to 2014. In this role, she gained extensive experience in tax advisory services, contributing to her expertise in corporate tax matters and compliance.
Role at True Partners Consulting
Valerie Guder served as Senior Manager of International Tax at True Partners Consulting for eight months in 2021 to 2022. This role allowed her to further develop her skills in international tax strategies and compliance, enhancing her overall tax expertise.
Education and Expertise
Valerie Guder holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Science in Taxation from DePaul University. She studied Accounting from 2009 to 2011 and Taxation from 2015 to 2018. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in corporate tax, compliance, and strategic tax planning.