Mark Gay leads the tax planning, provision and controversy areas of some of RSM US LLP’s largest tax clients. He and his teams lead tax outsourcing and co-sourcing of ASC 740 financial reporting, tax return preparation and an integrated approach to tax planning and tax governance. Services include acquisition structuring; due diligence; federal, state and local business tax credits; international tax planning; and integrating technology for added efficiency within the tax function. Having served as tax director of a $3 billion business before joining RSM in 2003, Mark relates to the needs of clients and the demands on in-house tax talent.

As national industrials tax leader, Mark sets strategy for our client experience and works across the firm on the development of service offerings for the industrials practice. He brings our clients and engagement teams insights on tax policy and business trends that affect domestic and global manufacturing and distribution. Mark works across the firm’s service lines to ensure client needs are heard, are incorporated into project plans and stay top of mind for the team during project delivery.

In his enterprise accounts leader role, Mark leverages his tax experience to identify opportunities beyond the tax function that also benefit clients’ finance and operations functions. Value-add projects he has identified and led include software selection and implementation for financial consolidation, accounts payable automation, and enterprise resource planning; information technology outsourcing; business process optimization; and environmental, social and governance strategy. Mark focuses on understanding the strategic plans and needs of his clients, enabling RSM to bring perspectives on several of their key issues. During project delivery, Mark supports our teams to stay focused on the client’s key objectives while positioning RSM’s talent for additional development opportunities.

Mark previously served on the board of directors of Loaves & Fishes of Mecklenburg County and is a tutor and “lunch buddy” role model for elementary school students.

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants  

• North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

• Master of Accounting, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 
• Bachelor of Science, business administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill