VP, Tax

EchoStar • Centennial, CO

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About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive