Brian D. Hayward, CPA

Current Role

Brian serves as the firm’s director of international tax services.  He is a technical expert on international tax and transaction matters for Rehmann’s clients. Brian is committed to helping clients navigate complex cross-border tax issues, international transactions, and compliance requirements.

Brian aims to provide a consulting approach in every client interaction, ensuring clients receive both proactive planning and comprehensive coverage of their reporting obligations.

Service Areas

• Corporate outbound/inbound international tax consulting and compliance
• Corporate restructuring
• Cross-border financing and cash repatriation
• Mergers and acquisitions
• International tax accounting
• Inpat/expat international tax consulting and compliance
• Foreign tax credit
• Tax treaty analysis
• Transfer pricing

Experience

Prior to joining Rehmann in 2024, Brian spent over 15 years in a Big Four accounting firm assisting clients with a wide array of international tax issues, M&A activities, international tax accounting and compliance. In his previous role, Brian was responsible for the international tax group within the West Michigan market.

A Closer Look

• Brian is an active member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
• Brian has regularly presented at Tax Executives Institute (TEI), internal and external trainings, industry groups on topics related to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions, international provision items, and other transactional matters.
• Brian is on the board of the West Michigan Golf Association.