Department Summary
Department Summary
DISH is transforming the future of connectivity. We're doing it by building the country's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it's a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic, and transformative needs of the changing world.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President of Tax will be responsible for leading a high-performing team of about 35 tax professionals. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of building dynamic teams, is a creative-thinking, problem-solver, teacher, learner, and leader of people. This role is highly cross-functional and success is dependent on the ability to build successful relationships within Tax and the broader company and will require a deep understanding of our products, new offerings, business model, and financial results. Lastly, we require a candidate who is curious and adventurous. We have engaged in a number of M&As and are growing internally.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a key advisor to the CFO and leader of the Tax organization.
• Proactively leads and develops team members by creating a positive environment where they are challenged, motivated, and groomed for advancement.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with people across the Company to ensure the Tax Department is effectively serving our business partners.
• Responsible for all matters related to federal, state, local, and international income taxes, sales & use tax, and property tax (including, escheatment).
• Oversees financial reporting of the company's tax liabilities in accordance with ASC 740, including approval of quarterly and annual financial statements footnote disclosures.
• Produces quarterly updates to the audit committee on the company's tax situation including effective tax rate projections, cash tax projections, and legislative developments.
• Responsible for all tax planning related to taxable and tax-deferred mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs.
• Manages outside tax service providers and counsel related to tax planning, compliance, and controversies projects.
• Oversight of income tax and indirect tax audits and support the development of our audit program.
• Responsible for all indirect tax compliance, including evaluating the financial, system, and operational considerations for new compliance obligations.
• Provide financial, risk, and operational advice to management on new and proposed tax legislation impacting the company and any new proposed business ventures.
• Responsible for all sales and property tax planning initiatives related to wireless capex spend.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Skill, Experience and Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in corporate tax
• CPA and Big 4 experience preferred
• Effective communications skills, including the ability to synthesize complex tax issues and to communicate them in a clear and succinct manner
• JD or Masters in Taxation a plus
• Wireless telecommunications, M&A, and international experience a plus

Salary Range
Compensation: $225,000.00/Year - $300,000.00/Year
Benefits
Benefits
From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website .
Our executive compensation and benefits packages vary depending on the role and candidate. This could include but not limited to bonuses, stock options, etc.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test.