Sr. Director, Accounting - Hughes

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
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Director - Accounting for the Hughes business unit 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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead all areas of accounting for our Hughes segment, including among others, consolidations, equity method accounting, inventory, fixed assets and project accounting.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of the Hughes segment shared services team, including accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable and travel & entertainment.
• Manage the overall month end close and operational processes for related party transactions and provide support to the business segments and divisions.
• Review of the monthly and quarterly results with senior financial management.
• Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and US GAAP.
• Review financial statements and support the preparation of external financial statements to be included in the periodic filings with the SEC (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q) for EchoStar Corporation and Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation, including balance sheets, statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and statements of cash flow.
• Maintain and monitor corporate and department compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and support work relating to both internal and external audits and the quarterly reviews of Hughes' financial records.
• Coordinate with Hughes' international subsidiaries to satisfy statutory reporting requirements and compliance, as well as other regulatory filings.
• Maintain best in class process and procedures for significant areas of responsibility.
• Identify, design and implement process improvements, as appropriate, to simplify, standardize and streamline efforts.
• Contribute to the professional development of accounting personnel by providing direction, leadership, effective feedback, training, regular status meetings and annual performance reviews.
• Support direct reports in their team management; staffing involvement, conducting performance appraisals, training and development.
• Work with business teams, FP&A, Tax, IT and other departments to further develop policies and processes surrounding the operations and capital expenditures for our Hughes business.
• Review and continuously improve the system of policies, processes, procedures, templates and internal controls of the existing Hughes businesses.
• Analyze and interpret contracts to ensure proper accounting.
• Create and present ad-hoc analytics and reporting to support the Hughes business teams.
• Ensure that all account reconciliations are prepared, reviewed and approved on a timely basis.
• Prepare and present quarterly cash flow estimates.
• Research and interpret accounting principles and pronouncements and recommend applications.
• Assist in special projects, as necessary.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of related experience, ideally for a publicly traded company.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Master of Accounting Degree or CPA strongly preferred.
• Big Four accounting firm background is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in telecommunications, broadband and satellite communications, technology, manufacturing, managed services, or a subscription-based industry is a plus.
• Prior experience in project accounting for complex enterprise and government contracts, as well as manufacturing cost accounting, is a plus.

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $185,000.00/Year - $225,000.00/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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