VP, Tax

US-CO-Englewood

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Req #: 86736
Type: Fulltime-Regular

DISH

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				Overview:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the VP, 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 and 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.

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.

Qualifications:

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