Senior Internal Auditor

EchoStar; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 72,350 - 103,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

HSA

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Career opportunities

Flexible time-away plan

Job summary

EchoStar's Internal Audit Department seeks an energetic auditor to perform financial, operational and fraud investigations using a risk-based approach. You will define audit scope, test controls, and use data analytics to optimize reporting across the enterprise.

You will build strong relationships with stakeholders, support SOX 404 activities, and drive continuous improvement in risk management and internal controls while advancing AI-enabled audit techniques.

Qualifications

• Interview techniques to gather and report information to leadership
• Strong data analysis skills using ACL/SQL/Excel/Access
• Proactive problem-solving with attention to detail under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication with leadership and stakeholders
• AI literacy to enhance audit efficiency
• Experience in corporate audit, business process consulting, IT or public accounting

Responsibilities

• Survey the function or activities to be audited and prepare detailed audit programs including tests of controls and substantive testing
• Develop strategies to improve internal controls and minimize risk; keep Audit Management informed
• Collaborate with operations to identify improvements, agree on corrective actions and monitor progress
• Assist with SOX 404 activities: risk assessment, scoping, control documentation, testing and reporting
• Conduct complex investigations related to internal and external fraud
• Integrate AI/data analytics to optimize audit processing and reporting pipelines

Skills

Interviewing

ACL/SQL/Excel/Access

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

AI literacy

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/IT

Advanced degree in business/finance

Tools

ACL

SQL

Excel

Access

Job description

DISH’s Internal Audit Department requires an energetic, dynamic, team‑oriented auditor to assist with the execution of financial, operational, and fraud investigations, or other audits and special projects. Utilizing a risk‑based integrated audit approach, the chosen candidate defines the scope of audits based on business risks and employs techniques like process, statistical, and forensic analysis. This systematic, disciplined approach helps business units optimize their efficacy, evaluate company processes, and assess the effectiveness of risk management and internal controls. Building relationships and establishing a strong rapport across the enterprise is a critical function for this role to continuously enhance the image and value of the Audit Department.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Survey the function or activities to be audited and prepare detailed audit programs for use in performing the audit, including both tests of controls and substantive testing.
• Support the department by developing strategies to improve internal controls and minimize risk, while keeping Audit Management informed of the status of audits in progress, communicating obstacles or significant audit findings as they arise.
• Constructively work with business operations to identify areas for improvement, while collectively agreeing on appropriate corrective actions, facilitating remediation efforts, and monitoring progress to ensure that business units and corporate departments are timely in addressing control weaknesses and process inefficiencies.
• Assist with all activities related to Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404 certification including risk assessment, scoping, control documentation and updates, testing of operating effectiveness, education, and reporting.
• Conduct complex and sensitive investigations, evaluations, and audits related to cases of internal and external fraud.
• Integrate modern data manipulation tools or AI methodologies where applicable to optimize audit processing, identifying process inefficiencies and streamlining corporate reporting pipelines.

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)

• Proficient interviewing techniques and the ability to coordinate the gathering, reporting, and dissemination of information to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Strong skills in data analysis, including tools such as ACL, SQL, Advanced Excel, Access, or other data‑mining tools.
• Ability to employ a proactive approach to problem‑solving, analytical evaluation, and the overall execution of job responsibilities under pressure with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills paired with excellent leadership, teamwork, and client‑facing service capabilities.
• AI literacy to recognize where automated data ingestion, analytics, or emerging audit technologies can enhance risk evaluation efficiency.
• Critical experiences in corporate audit, business process consulting, information technology, or public accounting with a demonstrated history of accomplishments.

Additional Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) professional certifications, or active candidacy for these certifications.
• Advanced degree in business, accounting, or finance.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, preferably in a Finance/Accounting, IT, or business‑related concentration.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in corporate audit, business process consulting, information technology, or public accounting.
• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with:
  • Sarbanes‑Oxley, particularly Section 404, as well as COSO Integrated Framework for Internal Control.
  • Data analysis and extraction tools (e.g., ACL, SQL, Advanced Excel, or Access).
• Travel requirements up to 10%.

Salary Range

Compensation: $72,350.00/Year – $103,400.00/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.

Pre‑Employment Screening

Candidates must successfully complete a pre‑employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

Posting Duration

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days, with extensions of 3 days until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are 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. The company will accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law.