Vice President - Corporate Accounting

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Echostar has an exciting opportunity for a Vice President - Accounting, for the Hughes business line located at our office in Germantown, MD. We are looking for a hands-on leader in the day-to-day support and management of the Hughes accounting team. This will include compliance activities and processes, maintaining accurate books/records, providing timely and accurate data required for business and financial analysis, and internal and external reporting.

This person will partner with our business teams and leaders to support numerous initiatives. Building strong business relationships within the organization will be a significant component of this position’s responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the GL accounting function for our Hughes segment, including consolidations and equity accounting, inventory and project cost management and all other aspects related to the general ledger
• Bridge the needs of both the EchoStar corporate accounting function in Denver and the Hughes business changes/needs impacting accounting/reporting.
• Review the policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls of the existing Hughes businesses and adjust where necessary.
• Coordinate the statutory reporting requirements and compliance for Hughes’ international subsidiaries
• Create and present ad-hoc analytics and reporting to support the Hughes business teams.
• Manage the overall month-end close and operational processes in connection with related party transactions and support to the business segments and divisions
• Review financial statements and support the preparation of external financial statements to be included in the periodic filings with the SEC (10-K, 10-Q, etc.) for EchoStar Corporation and Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation, including balance sheets, statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and statements of cash flow.
• Develop solutions and systems to capture financial data for unique business transactions
• Ability to research and interpret accounting principles and pronouncements and recommend applications.
• Provide accurate and timely data for audits and other regulatory filings.
• Coordinate work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records as well as the implementation of agreed-upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from audit findings
• Review the monthly and quarterly results with senior financial management
• Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and US GAAP
• Provide input to support SEC reporting requirements.
• Maintain and monitor corporate and department compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
• Drive change and envision the next steps of the team to support those changes
• Domestic and international travel is required but will be less than 20% of the time.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience with recent experience at a multi-national public company
• Previous responsibility over the consolidated close, technical accounting and financial reporting
• 5+ years of progressive management experience
• Active CPA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SEC Reporting
• Experience in a publicly traded company.
• MBA
• Big Four accounting firm background.
• Experience in telecommunications, digital media, media, entertainment, technology or a subscription-based industry
• Recent experience working with large ERP systems (Oracle or SAP) and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM/FDM).
• Commercial contract experience
• Government experience

You will be eligible to participate in the Executive Incentive Program (EIP).  Payments from this program are based on company and individual performance.

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EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.