Associate Director - State Tax

Position: Associate Director - State Tax

Reports To: Vice President, Tax

Department: Tax

Location: Corporate Headquarters, Wallingford, CT

I. Basic Function

Manage Amphenol's state tax function.

II. Responsibilities and Duties

• File all of Amphenol and subsidiary state tax returns.
• Calculate state tax provision and analyze the state tax liability account.
• Handle state tax audits.
• Optimize utilization of ONESOURCE tax software and Excel.
• Maintain state tax calendar.
• File all necessary extensions and estimated payments.
• Continually strive to reduce the state tax liability through tax planning.
• Assist Vice President, Tax on various projects as assigned.

III. Authority

• Delegate responsibilities as deemed necessary.
• Enter preliminary discussions to resolve tax issues with the state tax authorities.
• Establish tax return filing positions based upon legal authority.

IV. Relationships

• Establish and maintain relationships with various accounting and management personnel at HQ and at worldwide operations.
• Maintain in good standing, Company's relationship with various tax authorities.

V. Qualifications

• Three to five years corporate tax experience with experience in state taxation.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting. An advanced degree (Tax) or CPA certification is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of personal computers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines, working overtime when required.
• Superior interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written.