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EchoStar Corporation · 2 weeks ago

SVP, Tax Strategy & Planning

EchoStar Corporation is reimagining the future of connectivity, offering a range of services including satellite television and mobile plans. The Senior Vice President, Tax Strategy & Planning will serve as the enterprise tax strategist, guiding tax vision and advising on tax implications tied to growth and capital strategy.

HardwareSatellite CommunicationSoftware

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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

Qualification

Tax StrategyM&A ExperienceLeadership DevelopmentCPACorporate Tax ExperienceJDMaster's in TaxationTelecommunications ExperienceStrategic Business Guidance

Required

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

Preferred

JD or Master's in Taxation a plus
Experience in telecommunications, technology, or capital-intensive industries a plus

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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$50M
Key Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2024-10-10Post Ipo Debt
2024-07-15Grant· $50M
2008-01-03IPO

Leadership Team

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Charlie William Ergen
Chairman Of The Board
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