State Tax Manager

Position: State Income Tax Manager
Company Summary 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. Department Summary Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

This role addresses complex multistate income and franchise tax compliance, ASC 740 state tax provisions, and ongoing state tax audit defense. The position resolves operational inefficiencies in state tax reporting while navigating evolving jurisdictional tax laws and organizational changes. By optimizing state tax planning strategies and automating data workflows, the role mitigates corporate tax exposure and ensures accurate financial disclosures.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

Manage end-to-end multistate income and franchise tax filings and state provision calculations under ASC 740 to ensure accurate, timely compliance across all jurisdictions

Lead responses to state tax audits and controversies to protect corporate tax positions and minimize financial risk Execute strategic state tax planning and risk management initiatives aligned with departmental goals and OKRsEvaluate and implement AI-driven tools and automation solutions to streamline multistate tax data processing, apportionment calculations, and compliance documentation

Oversee state tax considerations for special strategic initiatives, including M&A activity and organizational restructurings

Coach, mentor, and train tax staff to build team capabilities and elevate overall technical performance

Skills, Experience and Requirements Core Skills and Competencies (What You’ll Bring):

Extensive experience directing complex multistate tax compliance, ASC 740 state tax provision processes, and audit defense in corporate or public accounting environments

Advanced expertise in interpreting state tax legislation, judicial decisions, and multistate apportionment rules using specialized tax research platforms AI application skills to integrate data automation and generative AI tools into state tax modeling, data extraction, and risk analysis workflows

Proven leadership ability to mentor tax professionals, direct cross-functional projects, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Advanced quantitative and analytical proficiency in Microsoft Excel to model tax scenarios and resolve complex state tax issues

Additional Qualifications:

Active CPA certification or Master’s degree in Taxation Hands-on experience with corporate tax software platforms such as CORPTax and ETL tools like Alteryx

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum Experience:

6+ years of experience in state and local income/franchise tax Required Technical

Skills:

Must have at least 6 years of experience with:

Multistate income and franchise tax return preparation and reviewASC 740 state tax provision calculation and deferred tax analysis

Tax research platforms (CCH, BNA, or RIA) and advanced Microsoft Excel dataset management

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role Salary Ranges Compensation: $/Year - $/Year Benefits We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending…