Kristen Scherer

Overview

Kristen Scherer is a Principal in Ryan’s Transaction Tax practice, based in the Firm’s Plano office. She advises clients on complex multijurisdictional transaction tax matters, helping organizations manage compliance, reduce risk, and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency. Kristen serves clients across a variety of industries, with particular experience in energy, construction, technology, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. She works closely with tax and finance leaders to develop practical strategies that align transaction tax requirements with broader business objectives.

With more than 21 years of experience in sales and use tax consulting, Kristen brings extensive expertise in audit management and defense, tax recoveries, transaction structuring, tax research, and compliance. She is known for her collaborative approach and ability to navigate complex state tax issues while delivering practical, results-oriented solutions. Clients value her ability to translate technical tax requirements into actionable strategies that strengthen compliance and support long-term operational success. In addition to her client work, Kristen is an active contributor to professional development and industry education, regularly presenting on transaction tax topics for Ryan clients, the Tax Executives Institute, and the North American Petroleum Accounting Conference.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Science, Accounting (Emphasis in Taxation), Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Texas Tech University

Certified Member of the Institute (CMI), Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Sales and Use Tax, Ryan, Plano office

• Advises clients on multijurisdictional transaction tax matters across a variety of industries

• Specializes in audit defense, tax recoveries, transaction structuring, and compliance

• Supports organizations with sales and use tax planning and risk management initiatives

Director, State and Local Tax Services, national accounting firm

• Led transaction tax consulting engagements involving complex state tax issues

• Advised clients on compliance, audit defense, and tax planning strategies

Senior Manager, State and Local Tax Services, national accounting firm

• Managed multistate transaction tax consulting engagements across diverse industries

Manager, State and Local Tax Services, national accounting firm

• Supported clients on sales and use tax compliance, planning, and controversy matters

Senior Consultant, State and Local Tax Services, Ryan, Dallas office

• Provided transaction tax consulting services focused on compliance, audit defense, and tax recovery opportunities

Chair, Dallas/Fort Worth Luncheon Group, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Member, Women’s Energy Network, North Texas Chapter