Brian Kelly

Brian Kelly is an accomplished Tax Director with extensive experience in tax planning, compliance, and audit defense across various industries. Currently serving as Tax Director at American Public Education, Inc. since October 2022, Brian interacts with federal and state income tax audits, conducts tax research and planning, and oversees year-end tax provision reporting. Previous roles include Tax Director at Red Arrow Studios International and Steinway & Sons, where responsibilities encompassed M&A tax analysis, foreign tax credit planning, federal and state income tax audits, and coordinating IRS audits. Brian has also held significant positions at CHANEL and Johnson & Johnson, demonstrating a strong ability to manage complex tax scenarios and drive significant savings through strategic tax initiatives. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Rutgers University.