Job description
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
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We are seeking a Sr Principal Accountant to manage our Consolidations accounting, inter-company structuring and eliminations, month end close, management reporting and accounting processes and procedures for the consolidated business.
This role can be based at our EchoStar locations either in Englewood, CO or Gaithersburg, MD and will report to the Director of Corporate Accounting. The successful candidate must be a very strong accountant, with significant experience in complex consolidations, general accounting, mergers and acquisitions accounting and financial systems, who also has a strong working knowledge of change management and process improvement. We are looking for someone who has demonstrated excellent full cycle accounting and analytical skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all aspects of management of our financial systems, consolidations, and mergers and acquisitions accounting
- Prepare the consolidation of multiple entities and intercompany eliminations
- Prepare and complete all tasks associated with the monthly accounting and closing cycle within assigned deadlines
- Review and/or prepare monthly GL account reconciliations, journal entries, reclassifications and reallocations
- Prepare consolidated schedules to be used in the SEC filings
- Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statement analytics
- Prepare schedules used in audit testing by Internal and External Auditors
- Participate in the implementation of new ERP systems
- Review and analyze monthly reporting package prepared by foreign subsidiaries to ensure accurate reporting with US GAAP
- Drive process improvements and innovations within the department as well as within the global organization
- Document, administer and maintain appropriate documentation and identification of the Company’s SOX key processes and controls
- Special projects as needed
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in accounting with a minimum of 12 years of related accounting experience including significant exposure to intercompany consolidations and foreign currency translation – predominately at large, multi-national public companies
- 2-3 years public accounting and experience with consolidations and intercompany accounting.
- 5+ years of working with large, global ERP systems (Oracle or SAP); Hyperion Financial Management and Hyperion Planning preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA Preferred
- Big 4 experience preferred
- Strong analytical, collaborative and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple functional and business groups
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
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Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $93,500.00 - $124,000.00
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!
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Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
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Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)
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Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
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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.
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