Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, announced that Greg Rottjakob has joined the Firm as Principal and National Leader of the State Income and Franchise Tax (SIFT) practice. Mr. Rottjakob brings more than 30 years of proven experience in multistate tax services, specializing in state and local tax focused on increasing shareholder value through creative, qualitative solutions. His demonstrated leadership experience includes serving as National Partner-in-Charge and National Growth Leader of Multistate Tax Services and office managing partner at a Big Four public accounting firm.
“His decades of proven leadership will help further elevate our industry-leading SIFT practice. Greg’s focus on the professional development of his team ensures that our tax professionals receive best-in-class training to continue providing exceptional results and client service.”
At Ryan, Mr. Rottjakob will be responsible for leading the SIFT practice and managing its team of tax professionals across the nation. He will be focused on enhancing Ryan’s service offering to better assist clients with state income and franchise tax liabilities and expanding technological capabilities to provide more efficient client service.
“We are thrilled to have Greg join our team,” said Ryan President of U.S. Operations Damon Chronis. “His decades of proven leadership will help further elevate our industry-leading SIFT practice. Greg’s focus on the professional development of his team ensures that our tax professionals receive best-in-class training to continue providing exceptional results and client service.”
Mr. Rottjakob is a frequent lecturer on various tax topics and has presented to the Council On State Taxation and the Tax Executives Institute. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his Juris Doctor degree from St. Louis University School of Law. He is a certified public accountant in Missouri and is a licensed attorney in Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri.