Tina Minozzi
Tina Minozzi is a senior international tax professional and Managing Director at Ernst & Young, where she has spent nearly three decades building a distinguished career in international tax planning, quantitative analysis, and compliance. Since joining the firm in 1997, Tina has developed a reputation for taking on new challenges and pursuing opportunities that expanded her expertise far beyond a traditional tax career path. Her willingness to explore different areas of the profession has given her a unique depth and breadth of experience that sets her apart in the field. Over the course of her 36-year career, Tina has worked in a wide range of areas, including forensic accounting, international compliance software development, and large-scale international tax planning and compliance. While many people identify her primarily with international tax compliance, Tina sees herself as an international quantitative professional who combines tax planning knowledge with strong analytical and compliance skills. Tina has led sizable teams throughout her career, including assisting with the managing of the international tax quantitative group at Ernst & Young. Today, she focuses on managing large accounts, including top tier multinational corporations, while ensuring clients receive the highest level of service and support. Tina earned her undergraduate degree in finance from Fordham University, followed by advanced degrees in accounting and taxation, as well as leadership training through a program at Harvard University. She is deeply committed to delivering timely, high-quality work while maintaining integrity, kindness, and understanding in her professional relationships. Tina also believes strongly in embracing change and staying ahead of new technologies, including AI, to remain relevant and continue providing the best possible service to clients.
• CPA
• Fordham University
• AICPA
• Canine Companions for Independence
What do you attribute your success to?
Throughout my career, whenever I was given an opportunity to do something new or different, I always chose that path. It has given me a depth and breadth that is unique and different from a lot of people in the field. I've tried to give myself as much exposure to different things as possible. I always saw myself as being a little bit different from other people in the accounting and tax industry, especially when you think about the accounting profession back in the late 1980s and early 1990s. I never compromised who I was. I always was true to Tina. I wore colorful suits and I wore artsy earrings. I never wore the blue suits and the white shirts. Throughout my career there have been people who have believed in me and supported me. The most influential person was Dr. Walter O'Connor who saw in me what I did not when I started in the field. The thing I am most proud of is that I have always been true to myself.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
When I received notification that I was getting a full scholarship for the tax and accounting master's program at Fordham University and I was interviewed by Dr. Walter O'Connor, he said the profession needed my effervescence. I felt my background was very different from many people in the field and I saw that as potentially limiting, but he saw that as my greatest strength. He really saw my potential, not just because of my ability to succeed in the profession but because of who I was. He provided mentorship and belief in my abilities until he passed away. I think that is why I am so proud to have always been true to who I am throughout my career.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I feel as we get further away generationally from the women who worked hard to break the "glass ceiling", it often feels forgotten about. I believe it is important that young women continue to be reminded that all the opportunities that we have today are because of the strong women that were ahead of us who pioneered that path allowing us to be equal in the industry. When I first started working in the industry there were very few women, and even less who had made it to partner, director or a significant leadership level at a corporation. I think it's important to educate young women that while it can feel as is if we are many years behind the women who championed for us, we are not. That is a very good thing as it shows how far we have come. At the same time, we should always honor those who made these opportunities for us.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in the field right now is the rapid development and implementation of new technology, especially AI. Staying ahead of these advancements is essential to education and serving our clients.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, kindness and understanding are the values that matter most to me, and I strive to bring them from my personal life into my work every day. I think it is important to treat our colleagues and clients the way we would treat our own family members.