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EchoStar Corporation · 2 days ago

State Income Tax Senior Manager

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$96K/yr - $138K/yr

8+ years exp

EchoStar Corporation is reimagining the future of connectivity, spanning satellite television service and mobile products. They are seeking a State Income Tax Senior Manager to lead state income tax audits and planning, manage compliance, and mentor staff while optimizing the company's tax position.

HardwareSatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

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

Qualification

State income tax auditsMultistate income tax lawsASC 740 knowledgeCPA certificationCORPTax experienceAlteryx experienceAdvanced Excel functionsTeam mentoringProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

8+ years of progressive experience in state and local income/franchise tax, including significant experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm

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

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

Preferred

CPA certification or Master's in Taxation preferred

Alteryx experience is a plus, CORPTax is preferred

Benefits

Flexible spending accounts

HSA

A 401(k) Plan with company match

ESPP

Career opportunities

A flexible time away plan

Company

EchoStar Corporation

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EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a premier provider of technology, networking services, television entertainment and connectivity, offering consumer, enterprise, operator and government solutions worldwide under its EchoStar®, Boost Mobile®, Sling TV, DISH TV, Hughes®, HughesNet®, HughesON™ and JUPITER™ brands.

Founded in 1980

Englewood, Colorado, USA

10001+ employees