James H. Belcher

Experience

Raymond A. Mason School of Business, William & Mary, Executive Partner Program. Provide leadership coaching and mentoring to MBA and Undergraduate students and assist faculty in support of both on campus and off campus programs.  

Ernst & Young U.S.. LLP, Senior Manager, (Business Tax Services – Tax Controversy). Member of the EY Tax services team, addressing global tax risk and to prevent, manage, and resolve tax controversies. This tax network is designed to professionally represent a variety of clients with their concerns involving all aspects of controversy management and dispute resolution. Acting as a Power of Attorney for a wide range of domestic and foreign clients (individuals, partnerships, and corporations) before the IRS Exam and Appeals Divisions, involving some of the most technically complex tax issues in the U.S.. (many of which are subject to final approval by the U.S.. Congressional Joint Committee of Taxation). 

U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Senior Operations Advisor. Federal Agent serving as Revenue Agent, Appeals Officer, Manager, and Senior Advisor. Responsible for tax audit examinations and settlements (domestic and international) involving individuals, partnerships, and corporations. Responsible reviewer of complex tax initiatives and technical matters, working closely with the Office of Chief Counsel, to ensure coordinating efforts to resolve and settle docketed cases, often serving as the tax court liaison. National and regional spokesperson and speaker for the IRS.  

Belcher & Graham, CPA, PC, President and founder. Established and managed multi-office CPA firm, serving a variety of clients in the Dallas\Fort Worth area. Responsible for planning, supervising, and performing varying engagements, including the preparation of financial statements along with federal and tax returns. Engaged to represent corporations, partnerships, and individuals before the IRS to resolve tax issues and negotiate settlements. 

Education

BA, Economics, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 

ALM, History, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 

Certificate of Higher Education, Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom 

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 

Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)