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
Reporting to the Head of Tax, the Vice President, Tax serves as the enterprise tax strategist for the company. This role is accountable for setting tax vision, guiding long-term planning, leading senior tax leadership, and advising the executive team and Board on tax implications tied to growth, capital strategy, and M&A.
The VP operates at a highly strategic level, partnering closely with the CFO, executive leadership, and Corporate Development to shape decisions that optimize enterprise value while managing risk in a complex, evolving regulatory environment. This role is not execution-focused; instead, it sets direction, governance, and priorities across the global tax function.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Enterprise Tax Strategy
- Serve as the principal tax advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on enterprise strategy, capital structure, and long-range planning.
- Define and oversee the company’s global tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, growth initiatives, and risk appetite.
- Anticipate and evaluate the impact of tax legislation, regulatory change, and global tax trends on current and future business models.
M&A, Transactions, and Corporate Development
- Lead tax strategy for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and internal reorganizations.
- Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and external advisors to structure transactions in a tax-efficient manner.
- Advise executive leadership and the Board on tax implications of strategic alternatives and transaction scenarios.
Leadership & Governance
- Lead and develop senior tax leaders responsible for tax planning, compliance, controversy, and reporting.
- Establish governance, standards, and oversight models to ensure effective execution across the tax organization without direct operational ownership.
- Build a strong succession pipeline and develop next-generation tax leaders.
Executive & Board Engagement
- Provide executive-level tax insights to the Audit Committee and Board, including risk assessments, planning opportunities, and long-term outlook.
- Present concise, decision-ready recommendations on complex tax matters impacting enterprise strategy.
- Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders across Finance, Legal, and Operations.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated expertise in tax strategy, planning, and M&A within a complex, multi-entity or global organization.
- Proven ability to operate as an enterprise advisor, translating technical tax considerations into strategic business guidance.
- Experience leading and developing senior-level leaders within a tax organization.
- CPA required; Big 4 and public company experience strongly preferred.
- JD or Master’s in Taxation a plus.
- Experience in telecommunications, technology, or capital-intensive industries a plus.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $200,000.00/Year - $300,000.00/Year
Benefits
N/A
Skills Required
- 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience
- Significant tax leadership responsibility
- Expertise in tax strategy and planning
- Experience leading tax strategy for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and reorganizations
- Experience in a complex, multi-entity or global organization
- Ability to translate technical tax considerations into strategic business guidance
- Experience leading and developing senior-level tax leaders
- CPA certification
- Big Four experience
- Public company experience
- JD or Master’s in Taxation
- Experience in telecommunications, technology, or capital-intensive industries
What the Team is Saying
EchoStar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing that are prominently featured. Feedback suggests the 401(k) is regarded as standard-to-reasonable, adding tangible long‑term value.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount is widely available and emphasized. Feedback suggests this ownership opportunity is a notable perk within the total rewards mix.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad slate of perks—tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year, product discounts, HSA/FSA options with company HSA contributions, and counseling sessions—expands the package beyond core insurance. Feedback suggests the breadth is appealing even if individual benefits vary in impact.
EchoStar Insights
What We Do
Tune into the innovation, collaboration and culture that our team members bring to the office every day. We want you to be a part of our journey to build the next generation of technology that transforms the way the world communicates. Our team members are the key to our history of groundbreaking innovation and our continued progress. If you bring an inquisitive curiosity, a sense of pride in your work, an openness to adventure and a drive to win, we’ll provide the structure to take the next step in your career. This is more than just another job, this is your launchpad to achieve your potential and a community dedicated to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At EchoStar, we work to create opportunity and cultivate an environment where people thrive. Between our brands, our partners, our teams and our customers, the opportunities are endless. Get started on your next career adventure with EchoStar!
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