EchoStar Corporation · 2 weeks ago
State Income Tax Manager
EchoStar Corporation is reimagining the future of connectivity with a diverse business reach. They are seeking a State Income Tax Manager to oversee complex state income and franchise tax returns, manage tax compliance, and lead audit responses while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
6+ years of progressive experience in state and local income/franchise tax, including significant experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm
Expert-level 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
Experience managing a team of 2-4 tax accountants
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
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
Preferred
CPA certification or Master's in Taxation
CORPTax experience
Alteryx experience
Benefits
Flexible spending accounts
HSA
A 401(k) Plan with company match
ESPP
Career opportunities
A flexible time away plan
Company
EchoStar Corporation
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2024-10-10Post Ipo Debt
2024-07-15Grant· $50M
2008-01-03IPO
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