Senior Tax Manager, Federal Audit

Job Title

Echo Star 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.

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 will resolve critical audit challenges, mitigate potential tax exposures, and establish 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

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 One Stream, 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:
• 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

Compensation: $/Year - $/Year

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:
Echo Star 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…