VP, Tax

EchoStar; Englewood (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EchoStar is seeking a seasoned Vice President of Tax to lead enterprise tax strategy, global planning, and governance. The role partners with CFO, executive leadership, and Board to shape tax direction for growth and risk management.

The successful candidate will oversee taxes across mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and international operations, develop senior tax leaders, and provide strategic guidance to executives on tax implications of strategic options.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including leadership.
• Expertise in tax strategy, planning, and mergers & acquisitions.
• CPA required; Big 4 and public company experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct the enterprise tax strategy for the company.
• Lead tax strategy for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings.
• Provide governance and oversight for the tax organization and succession planning.
• Present to the Board and executive leadership on tax implications of strategic options.

Skills

15+ years corporate tax

Tax strategy & M&A

Leadership of tax leaders

Executive stakeholder engagement

Education

CPA

JD or Master’s in Taxation

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

Reporting to the Head of Tax, the Vice President, Tax serves as the enterprise tax strategist for the company. This role is accountable for setting tax vision, guiding long-term planning, leading senior tax leadership, and advising the executive team and Board on tax implications tied to growth, capital strategy, and M&A.

The VP operates at a highly strategic level, partnering closely with the CFO, executive leadership, and Corporate Development to shape decisions that optimize enterprise value while managing risk in a complex, evolving regulatory environment. This role is not execution-focused; instead, it sets direction, governance, and priorities across the global tax function.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Enterprise Tax Strategy

• 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.

M&A, Transactions, and Corporate Development

• 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.

Leadership & Governance

• 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.

Executive & Board Engagement

• 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.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

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

Benefits

N/A

Salary Range

USD $200000.00 - $300000.00 / Year