SVP, Tax Strategy & Planning

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 Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Vice President, Tax Strategy & Planning 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 SVP 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.

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $300,000.00/Year - $400,000.00/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: DISH 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.