At FTS, we give owners & executives of growth companies an opportunity to add tax-specialized resources to their team without having to hire full-time tax employees.

Value Propositions
Negotiate lower tax compliance fees and reduce “out-of-scope” tax advisory fees from third-party tax providers by having an in-house tax resource with over a decade of professional experience.
Offer growth companies the opportunity to invest in and improve inefficient or problematic tax functions on flexible terms to meet specific client needs, all at a fraction of the cost of hiring full-time personnel.
Enable key company personnel to focus on their core strengths (such as acquisition integration and ERP integration) by optimizing the tax function's efficiency.
Enhance the value of third-party tax providers by ensuring the flow of accurate, complete, and timely information, strengthening relationships and improving overall tax outcomes.
With a fractional Tax Director embedded into your team, you have a resource that understands exactly what your tax preparers need in order to execute efficiently. Your fractional Tax Director will facilitate the flow of accurate & complete information in a timely manner to optimize efficiency.
With a fractional Tax Director dedicated to understanding your business, you have a resource that can provide insights and propose forward-thinking solutions from a tax perspective.
With a fractional Tax Director embedded into your team, you have a resource that can identify & evaluate potential tax consequences early-on in the decision-making process, so that you can make more informed decisions.
With a fractional Tax Director facilitating the timely flow of accurate & complete information, your tax preparer will be better positioned to deliver on its value propositions. Our fractional Tax Director will also help negotiate reduced fees charged by tax preparers in exchange for a more efficient process for all parties involved.
With a fractional Tax Director dedicated to managing your outsourced tax engagement, your existing team members are enabled to focus on their core strengths and do what they do best.
Your Partner in Tax Solutions
Navigating tax complexity starts with a simple conversation
1. The Initial Conversation
It starts with a simple conversation with your Fractional Tax Director about how you currently approach your company's tax function, challenges & goals, and how FTS operates to see if we are a fit for each other.
2. Internal Assessment (Free of Charge)
We'll meet with your team member(s) currently tasked with executing the tax function to get to know each other better, and identify more specific pain-points that FTS can help to address.
3. External Assessment (Free of Charge)
We'll meet with you and your 3rd party tax provider to identify the potential reduction in fees resulting from a collaboration with FTS.
4. Charting Your Path Forward
We will collaborate with your team and 3rd party tax provider to create and execute your custom solution. We will work together to establish priorities, set and achieve milestones, and ultimately alleviate stress & overwhelm from your team.
About Us
With nearly a decade of experience in tax strategy and compliance working for multiple Big 4 public accounting firms, Mark has dedicated his career to helping businesses navigate the complexities of tax regulations. His extensive background includes working with privately-backed, growth-focused companies across multiple industries at various growth stages. This background affords him a unique perspective as it relates to optimizing tax function efficiency and enhancing collaboration with third-party providers.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (summa cum laude) and a Master of Accountancy: Taxation degree from the University of Tennessee, and has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for over a decade. His passion for empowering companies with a growth mindset drives him to provide tailored fractional tax solutions that deliver the benefits of a full-time Tax Director without the associated costs.
At Fractional Tax Solutions, Mark’s vision is to transform the way companies approach their tax functions, fostering efficiency and long-term success.