James Gornick

James Gornick is an accomplished tax professional with extensive experience in state tax planning and compliance. Currently serving as the Director of State Tax Planning & Research at CNA Insurance since December 2016, James Gornick develops strategies to minimize cash taxes and liabilities, manages state income tax accounting, and oversees tax audits while communicating legislative implications to senior management. Prior experience includes roles as Manager of State and Local Taxes at Mondelēz International, where state income and franchise tax compliance was managed, and as State Tax Manager at Reynolds Consumer Products Inc., where state income tax compliance was reviewed. Earlier in the career, tax administration at Alberto Culver involved defending tax positions in various audits. James Gornick holds a Master of Science in Taxation and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from DePaul University.