Senior Internal Auditor

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

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.

DISH's Internal Audit Department requires an energetic, dynamic, team-oriented auditor to assist with the execution of financial, operational, and fraud investigations, or other audits and special projects. Utilizing a risk-based integrated audit approach, the chosen candidate defines the scope of audits based on business risks and employs techniques like process, statistical, and forensic analysis. This systematic, disciplined approach helps business units optimize their efficacy, evaluate company processes, and assess the effectiveness of risk management and internal controls. Building relationships and establishing a strong rapport across the enterprise is a critical function for this role to continuously enhance the image and value of the Audit Department.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Survey the function or activities to be audited and prepare detailed audit programs for use in performing the audit, including both tests of controls and substantive testing
• Support the department by developing strategies to improve internal controls and minimize risk, while keeping Audit Management informed of the status of audits in progress, communicating obstacles or significant audit findings as they arise
• Constructively work with business operations to identify areas for improvement, while collectively agreeing on appropriate corrective actions, facilitating remediation efforts, and monitoring progress to ensure that business units and corporate departments are timely in addressing control weaknesses and process inefficiencies
• Assist with all activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 certification including risk assessment, scoping, control documentation and updates, testing of operating effectiveness, education, and reporting
• Conduct complex and sensitive investigations, evaluations, and audits related to cases of internal and external fraud
• Integrate modern data manipulation tools or AI methodologies where applicable to optimize audit processing, identifying process inefficiencies and streamlining corporate reporting pipelines

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):

• Proficient interviewing techniques and the ability to coordinate the gathering, reporting, and dissemination of information to leadership and key stakeholders
• Strong skills in data analysis, including tools such as ACL, SQL, Advanced Excel, Access, or other data-mining tools
• Ability to employ a proactive approach to problem-solving, analytical evaluation, and the overall execution of job responsibilities under pressure with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills paired with excellent leadership, teamwork, and client-facing service capabilities
• AI literacy to recognize where automated data ingestion, analytics, or emerging audit technologies can enhance risk evaluation efficiency
• Critical experiences in corporate audit, business process consulting, information technology, or public accounting with a demonstrated history of accomplishments

Additional Qualifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) professional certifications, or active candidacy for these certifications
• Advanced degree in business, accounting, or finance

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in a Finance/Accounting, IT, or business-related concentration

• Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in corporate audit, business process consulting, information technology, or public accounting

• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with:

• Sarbanes-Oxley, particularly Section 404, as well as COSO Integrated Framework for Internal Control

• Data analysis and extraction tools (e.g., ACL, SQL, Advanced Excel, or Access)

• Travel requirements up to 10%

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/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: EchoStar 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.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)