Technical Accounting Manager II

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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.

 

The Technical Accounting Manager II serves as the primary navigator through the complexities of evolving U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations during pivotal business milestones such as acquisitions and divestitures. This role solves the critical problem of bridging the gap between ambitious operational initiatives and rigorous financial compliance, ensuring that new business models are structured for reporting accuracy. By providing authoritative guidance and maintaining robust SOX controls, the manager protects the company’s financial integrity and provides leadership with the clarity needed to make high-stakes strategic decisions.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Consistent delivery of audit-ready financial schedules and technical position papers ahead of month-end close to facilitate a frictionless reporting cycle

• Timely and accurate technical accounting memos that provide clear, authoritative conclusions for non-routine transactions, including acquisitions and investments

• Proactive advisory partnerships with legal and operational teams to identify and mitigate accounting implications before contracts are finalized

• Seamless implementation of new accounting pronouncements, ensuring the organization remains ahead of regulatory changes and SEC reporting deadlines

• Strategic integration of AI-powered research tools to enhance the speed and depth of GAAP analysis and documentation workflows

• Flawless execution of SOX 404 documentation and audit coordination, resulting in zero significant deficiencies or material weaknesses

• Continuous improvement of financial disclosure quality through rigorous reviews that align internal reporting with external transparency goals

Skills, Experience and RequirementsCore Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)

• Authoritative knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules, with a specific focus on revenue recognition, financial instruments, and complex entity structures

• Critical experience leading financial audits or SEC reporting for large-scale, registered organizations, specifically managing 10-K and 10-Q filings

• Advanced AI literacy and the ability to leverage generative AI tools to synthesize complex accounting standards into actionable business guidance

• Exceptional communication skills to translate sophisticated technical accounting concepts into clear narratives for executive leadership and external auditors

• Strategic problem-solving abilities to evaluate the long-term financial impacts of commercial arrangements while maintaining meticulous attention to detail

• Expertise in cross-functional collaboration, fostering strong working relationships across finance, legal, and operational departments in a fast-paced environment

Additional Qualifications

• Master of Accounting (MAC) or MBA

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Minimum Experience: 5 years of experience in Financial Audit or External Reporting

Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 5 years of experience with:

• Public Accounting with SEC Registered clients

• Preparation of key SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, MD&A)

• SOX 404 compliance and documentation

• Advanced/Expert Microsoft Excel

 

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.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.

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