Senior Manager, FinOps

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, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual IT budgeting and forecasting process (OpEx, CapEx, cost allocations, labor capitalization), partnering closely with IT leadership to translate technical needs into strategic financial plans
• Analyze IT spend to drive cost optimization and efficiency, including vendor negotiations, contract reviews, resource allocation, and service-delivery impact assessments
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting and insights for IT and senior leadership, including budget variance analysis, spend trends, and performance of IT initiatives
• Partner with IT stakeholders to build business cases, ROI models, and financial forecasts for technology investments, including lifecycle planning and post-implementation reviews
• Lead FinOps strategy and team to drive cloud financial accountability, optimize cloud consumption, and implement governance, tagging, and cost-allocation frameworks
• Serve as the primary finance liaison to IT, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and internal controls, while aligning IT investments to enterprise business strategy and managing/developing finance talent

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics; CPA or MBA preferred
• 7-8 years of progressive Finance or Accounting experience including 2-3 years of prior management experience, IT focus preferred
• FinOps & TBM Certifications: FinOps Certified Professional, FinOps Certified Practitioner or TBM Practitioner Certified
• Cloud Platform Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Professional Cloud Business Manager, or Azure Fundamentals

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial principles, and statutory regulations
• Proven experience as a Financial Manager with advanced Microsoft Excel and finance software proficiency; Onestream, Oracle, or ServiceNow experience a plus
• Advanced Apptio (TBM Studio/Cost Transparency) or Harness (Cloud Cost Management) skills
• Deep understanding of AWS cloud services
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills across all organizational levels
• Leadership skills to guide teams and ensure effective financial processes
• Expertise in employee relationship building, performance management, and driving results
• Professional qualifications (CFA/CPA) are a plus

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $181,500.00/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: DISH 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.
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