Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCandidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.This role addresses complex multistate income and franchise tax compliance, ASC 740 state tax provisions, and ongoing state tax audit defense. The position resolves operational inefficiencies in state tax reporting while navigating evolving jurisdictional tax laws and organizational changes. By optimizing state tax planning strategies and automating data workflows, the role mitigates corporate tax exposure and ensures accurate financial disclosures.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives):- Manage end-to-end multistate income and franchise tax filings and state provision calculations under ASC 740 to ensure accurate, timely compliance across all jurisdictions
- Lead responses to state tax audits and controversies to protect corporate tax positions and minimize financial risk
- Execute strategic state tax planning and risk management initiatives aligned with departmental goals and OKRs
- Evaluate and implement AI-driven tools and automation solutions to streamline multistate tax data processing, apportionment calculations, and compliance documentation
- Oversee state tax considerations for special strategic initiatives, including M&A activity and organizational restructurings
- Coach, mentor, and train tax staff to build team capabilities and elevate overall technical performance
Skills, Experience and RequirementsCore Skills and Competencies (What You'll Bring):- Extensive experience directing complex multistate tax compliance, ASC 740 state tax provision processes, and audit defense in corporate or public accounting environments
- Advanced expertise in interpreting state tax legislation, judicial decisions, and multistate apportionment rules using specialized tax research platforms
- AI application skills to integrate data automation and generative AI tools into state tax modeling, data extraction, and risk analysis workflows
- Proven leadership ability to mentor tax professionals, direct cross-functional projects, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Advanced quantitative and analytical proficiency in Microsoft Excel to model tax scenarios and resolve complex state tax issues
Additional Qualifications:- Active CPA certification or Master's degree in Taxation
- Hands-on experience with corporate tax software platforms such as CORPTax and ETL tools like Alteryx
Minimum Requirements:- Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum Experience: 6+ years of experience in state and local income/franchise tax
- Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 6 years of experience with:
- Multistate income and franchise tax return preparation and review
- ASC 740 state tax provision calculation and deferred tax analysis
- Tax research platforms (CCH, BNA, or RIA) and advanced Microsoft Excel dataset management
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Salary RangesCompensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/Year
BenefitsWe 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.
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.
