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Mary Cho

Observer · DISC type ci
Tax Director, Professional Services at Avalara
📍 Mukilteo, Washington, United States

A seasoned Tax Director in Avalaras professional services division with extensive expertise in State and Local Tax (SALT). Their career includes senior management and director-level roles at Grant Thornton, PwC, and Deloitte. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of Central Washington University.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Tax Director, Professional Services
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Mukilteo, Washington, United States
Personality Overview

How Mary shows up

Value Driven
Assertive
Example Seeker

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Priorities

Topics Mary cares about

State & Local Tax
Has held multiple director and senior manager roles focused on SALT at major accounting firms, indicating a deep specialization in this area.
Washington Tax Law
Frequently posts about specific Washington state tax compliance deadlines and annual reconciliations, showing a direct focus on local tax regulations.
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Career

Work history

2-2019
Tax Director, Professional Services
Avalara
10-2012 - 2-2019
Director State and Local Tax
Grant Thornton LLP
9-2010 - 6-2012
Sr. Manager Indirect Tax
Expedia
6-2004 - 9-2010
Director SALT
PricewaterhouseCoopers
12-1999 - 6-2004
Sr. Manager SALT
Deloitte & Touche
In the press

Media appearances

Webinar Recap: Prepare for 2025 Tax Changes, Tariffs and Trade with Avalara. Featured in Guide Technologies
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Education
Bachelor of Science
Central Washington University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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