Associate Tax Director - State and Local Tax

Associate Tax Director – State and Local Income Tax

Danbury, CT, United States –
Req 27997

• Manage all state and local income tax compliance activities, research, and tax planning.
• Manage and review state and city income tax estimates, extensions, and return preparations.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments, submit refunds requests, and file returns.
• Review apportionment, nexus, and sourcing analysis.
• Compile and review tax‑accounting state calculations for external reporting per ASC 740.
• Research and resolve state and city technical issues.
• Support and manage state and local tax audits and inquiries, including identifying and quantifying tax risk.
• Compile and review research related to mergers & acquisitions, potential credits and incentives, and overall state footprint planning.
• Identify, recommend, and assist in implementation of policy, process, and digitization improvements to streamline processes, improve analysis, and create more valuable output for stakeholders.
• Monitor and implement changes resulting from legislative updates and changes in state tax laws.
• Supervise staff including training, mentoring, and professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or Master of Tax strongly preferred.
• 10–12 years of experience, including 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in public accounting and/or detailed tax experience in a mid‑to‑large sized corporation.
• Detailed understanding of state tax rules and demonstrable experience managing extensive and complex state footprints for large international companies.
• Knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting.
• Systems experience with Hyperion, CORE, SAP, JDE, CORPTAX (U.S. Compliance) preferred.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally within the overall Tax and Finance team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Highly organized and a strong team player.

Competitive compensation package and a broad range of benefits including medical options, educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401(k), pension plan, and life insurance. Salary range: $165,000–$175,000.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work for this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The employee may be required to perform additional tasks as assigned.