State Income Tax Senior Manager

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the response to state income tax audits, notices, and controversies, including the coordination of data requests, audit strategy, and resolution efforts
• Manage state tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position and manage risk
• Partner with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders (accounting, finance, legal) to address complex transactions, restructurings, and tax issues
• Manage and review the state income tax piece of the provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including deferred tax analysis, and rate reconciliations
• Monitor and interpret state tax legislation, judicial decisions, and regulatory guidance to evaluate potential impacts on the company
• Manage special projects, including M&A activity, business expansions, and system implementations, from a state income tax perspective
• Manage and review the preparation of complex state income and franchise tax returns, including consolidated, combined, and separate filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee the calculation, review, and reconciliation of multistate apportionment factors and ensure consistency with financial and legal reporting
• Supervise the preparation and timely payment of state estimated tax payments and extensions, ensuring compliance with all jurisdictional requirements
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical training to staff-level team members, fostering professional development and team performance
• Develop and implement processes and controls to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and documentation of state tax compliance and reporting
• Maintain oversight of state tax records, compliance calendars, and audit documentation to ensure readiness for internal and external review

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification or Master's in Taxation preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in state and local income/franchise tax, including significant experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm

Skills and Qualifications:

• Significant experience managing state income tax audits, including appeals and settlements
• Leveraged deep expertise in multistate income/franchise tax laws to ensure compliance and optimize strategies across diverse jurisdictions.
• Systems: Alteryx experience is a plus, CORPTax is preferred
• Directed the preparation and review of 100+ complex state income/franchise tax returns annually, ensuring accuracy and timely filing
• Applied comprehensive ASC 740 knowledge to prepare and review state tax provision components and deferred tax calculations, contributing to accurate financial reporting
• Mentored and led teams of 3-5 tax professionals, enhancing their skills and improving team productivity
• Utilized advanced Excel functions to analyze and manage multi-gigabyte tax datasets, improving data accuracy
• Successfully managed multiple concurrent tax projects, consistently meeting deadlines even during high-volume periods
• Communicated complex tax concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering cross-functional collaboration

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person on-site interview.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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