Senior Tax Manager, Federal Audit

EchoStar; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 133,705 - 180,900; Full time

Job summary

EchoStar, the parent company behind DISH Network, seeks a senior tax leader to drive federal examinations and complex controversies during an era of transformation. You will resolve audit challenges, mitigate exposures, and implement proactive tax processes while coordinating with internal teams and external auditors.

Strong expertise in Excel modeling and platforms like Corptax, Longview, and Alteryx is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 6 years of progressive corporate tax experience required.
• Experience with federal tax controversy as part of a Big 4 firm or large corporate tax team.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal tax examinations and manage controversy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft responses to IDRs and official notices with timely, high‑quality submissions.
• Develop proactive compliance processes and internal controls to reduce audit risk.
• Evaluate complex tax positions under ASC 740 and document positions with supporting memoranda.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional accounting and business teams to align tax planning with OKRs.
• Leverage AI‑driven tax research and automation to monitor legislation and synthesize regulatory impacts for leadership.

Skills

Federal tax examinations

Excel modeling

Corptax

Longview

Alteryx

Tax research

AI in tax

Regulatory communication

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Taxation (MST)

Juris Doctor (JD)

LL.M. in Taxation

CPA license

Tools

OneStream

Orbit Analytics

Enterprise tax tools

Job description

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.

This pivotal role within a Fortune 200 technology company focuses on leading federal tax examinations and managing complex controversy matters during a period of rapid organizational transformation. The incoming leader resolves critical audit challenges, mitigates potential tax exposures, and establishes proactive processes to minimize future compliance risks. Collaborating closely with internal business units and external auditors, this position drives strategic alignment while modernizing tax workflows through advanced technology and data analytics. Success requires a balance of sophisticated technical tax research and the ability to articulate complex tax positions to executive leadership.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Serve as the primary liaison for IRS auditors, external consultants, and internal executive stakeholders to streamline all federal audit‑related communications and strategic responses
• Direct day‑to‑day federal examinations, including the research, formulation, and timely submission of responses to Information Document Requests (IDRs) and official notices
• Formulate proactive compliance processes and robust internal controls that materially reduce future audit risk and exposure across the enterprise
• Evaluate complex tax positions under ASC 740, document uncertain tax positions, and author high‑quality technical tax memoranda supporting the firm’s strategic planning
• Partner with cross‑functional corporate accounting and business teams to align tax planning initiatives with broader department OKRs and corporate objectives
• Leverage AI‑driven tax research platforms and automation tools to accelerate legislative monitoring, analyze tax developments, and synthesize regulatory impacts for senior leadership

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):

• Critical experience in leading federal tax examinations and managing controversy within a Big 4 accounting firm or a large corporate tax environment
• Strong skills in advanced Excel modeling, data interpretation, and modern tax platforms such as Corptax, Longview, and Alteryx
• Ability to translate complex, evolving tax regulations and legislative developments into clear, actionable business strategies for non‑tax stakeholders
• AI Literacy and the capability to apply emerging generative AI research tools to optimize tax planning, technical research, and legislative monitoring workflows
• Advanced problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities to navigate fluid, fast‑paced environments and manage multiple high‑priority initiatives simultaneously
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to effectively mentor junior tax staff and foster professional growth across a multidisciplinary tax team

Additional Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Taxation (MST), Juris Doctor (JD), or LL.M. in Taxation
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or active bar membership
• Familiarity with OneStream, Orbit Analytics, or comparable enterprise financial data tools

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: 6 years of progressive corporate tax experience
• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 6 years of experience with:
  • Corporate Tax Compliance and federal tax controversy
  • Advanced Excel financial/tax modeling
  • Tax technology platforms such as Corptax, Longview, or Alteryx

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $133,705.00/Year - $180,900.00/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 [e-mail] 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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