Senior Manager, IT Finance FP&A

Company: Dish
Location: Englewood
Posted on: May 1, 2025

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.

Department Summary

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Budgeting: Leading the annual IT budget process, including forecasting operational and capital expenditures. This involves close collaboration with IT leadership to understand their needs and translate them into financial plans.
• Cost Management and Optimization: Analyzing IT spending to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements without compromising service delivery. This may involve vendor negotiation, reviewing contracts, and optimizing resource allocation.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Preparing regular financial reports for IT leadership and senior management, providing insights into spending trends, variances to budget, and the financial performance of IT initiatives.
• Forecasting: Partner with IT leadership to develop accurate financial forecasts for IT expenses and investments, considering factors like project timelines, technology lifecycles, and market trends.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensuring IT financial processes and reporting comply with internal policies, accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS), and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Acting as a key liaison between the IT department and Finance, as well as collaborating with other business units to ensure IT investments align with overall business strategy.
• Team Leadership: Managing and developing a team of financial analysts or other finance professionals supporting the IT function.
  Skills, Experience and Requirements
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics; CPA or MBA preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role
    
    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
    • 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
      Salary Ranges
      
      Compensation: $127,110.00/Year - $157,300.00/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.

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