State Income Tax 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

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• Lead the response to state income tax audits, notices, and controversies, including coordination of data requests, audit strategy, and resolution efforts
• Manage and review the state income tax piece of the provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including deferred tax analysis, and rate reconciliations
• 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
• 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
• Monitor and interpret state tax legislation, judicial decisions, and regulatory guidance to evaluate potential impacts on the company
• Maintain oversight of state tax records, compliance calendars, and audit documentation to ensure readiness for internal and external review
• Support special projects, including M&A activity, business expansions, and system implementations, from a state income tax perspective

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
• 6+ 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:

• Deep understanding of multistate income and franchise tax laws, concepts, and compliance
• Extensive experience managing and reviewing the preparation of complex state income/franchise tax returns across diverse jurisdictions
• Proven proficiency with ASC 740, including the preparation and review of state tax provision components and deferred tax calculations
• Adept at tax research, skillfully interpreting and applying state tax laws using CCH, BNA, and RIA, and effectively communicating findings
• Demonstrated leadership, with a track record of supervising and mentoring tax staff to foster professional growth
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for managing and interpreting large tax datasets
• Systems: CORPTax and Alteryx experience is a plus
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, thriving in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
• Flexibility to work additional hours during critical deadlines or high-volume periods as needed

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role


Salary Ranges

Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/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: EchoStar 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.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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