Tom Galvan

Overview

Tom Galvan is a Principal in Ryan’s Transaction Tax Compliance practice and is based in the Firm’s Plano office. With nearly 25 years of experience, he advises multinational organizations on transaction tax compliance, automation, and operational transformation initiatives designed to strengthen tax function performance and improve enterprise-wide efficiency. Tom works closely with corporate tax departments to streamline processes, reduce risk, and implement scalable solutions that support compliance across complex multijurisdictional environments.

Tom brings extensive experience leading multifaceted tax and finance teams across corporate, consulting, and technology-driven environments. He specializes in tax process automation, ERP integration, compliance optimization, and operational strategy, helping organizations eliminate manual processes, reduce overpayments and filing errors, and improve audit readiness. Known for his practical and collaborative leadership style, Tom combines deep technical knowledge with operational insight to deliver measurable outcomes that align tax strategy with broader business objectives.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Financial Management Services, University of North Texas

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Transaction Tax Compliance, Ryan, Plano office

• Leads transaction tax compliance and automation engagements for multinational organizations

• Advises clients on tax process optimization, ERP integration, and operational transformation initiatives

• Supports tax departments with scalable compliance and risk management solutions

Director, Strategic Business Excellence, Ryan, Plano office

• Partnered with stakeholders to streamline finance processes and enterprise systems initiatives

• Supported operational enhancements involving Workday, RIBS, FACT, and Bill Pay systems

Director, Finance, Raytheon

• Collaborated with corporate tax leadership to develop automated tax solutions and improve data accuracy

• Led initiatives focused on process automation, working capital improvement, and SAP compliance

Director, Sales, Use & Property Tax, Raytheon

• Managed sales, use, and property tax audits, appeals, compliance, and incentives across all U.S. jurisdictions

• Supported ERP transformation initiatives and tax systems implementation projects

Manager, Non-Income Tax, Textron

• Oversaw filing and payment processes for more than 8,000 annual tax returns

• Directed audit, appeals, compliance, and shared services transition initiatives

Tax Manager, Deloitte & Touche Tax Technologies

• Led sales and use tax automation consulting projects involving ERP and tax systems implementation

• Developed tax requirements, testing strategies, and end-user training programs

Senior Tax Consultant, Ryan, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Provided sales and use tax automation consulting and systems review services

• Supported implementation of tax compliance software including Vertex, Taxware, and RIA solutions