Staff Internal Auditor I

EchoStar; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match with company contribution

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

EchoStar seeks an experienced Internal Audit professional to perform financial, operational, and fraud investigations while assessing enterprise risks. You will frame audits using risk-based methods and leverage data analytics to strengthen internal controls across the organization.

Key responsibilities include SOX 404 certification, collaboration with operations, and using AI techniques to expedite forensic investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, IT or business-related concentration.
• Experience in corporate audit, process consulting, IT, or public accounting.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley 404 and COSO Internal Control framework.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial, operational, and fraud investigations.
• Survey functions to prepare audit programs using tests of controls and substantive testing.
• Collaborate with business operations to identify improvements and drive remediation.
• Perform SOX 404 certification activities including risk assessment and testing of controls.
• Leverage AI for data mining and analytics to accelerate investigations.

Skills

Audit experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

COSO/SOX knowledge

Education

CIA, CPA, or CFE

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/IT or business

Tools

ACL

SQL

Advanced Excel

Access

Job description

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

DISH’s Internal Audit Department requires a dynamic auditor to execute financial, operational, and fraud investigations while systematically evaluating business risks. Utilizing a risk-based integrated audit approach, the role defines audit scopes and employs process, statistical, and forensic analysis to optimize business unit efficacy. This disciplined approach directly addresses process inefficiencies, evaluates risk management effectiveness, and strengthens internal controls across the enterprise. Building strong relationships enterprise-wide is critical to continuously enhancing the strategic value of the Audit Department.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Survey functions to prepare detailed audit programs using both tests of controls and substantive testing; utilizing data analysis tools to optimize internal audit efficiency and risk assessment accuracy
• Develop strategies to improve internal controls and minimize enterprise risk; keeping management informed of progress and significant audit findings to support department OKRs for risk mitigation
• Collaborate constructively with business operations to identify areas for improvement; facilitating remediation efforts and monitoring progress to ensure timely resolution of control weaknesses
• Execute all activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 certification including risk assessment and scoping; documenting controls, educating teams, and testing operating effectiveness
• Conduct complex and sensitive investigations related to internal and external fraud; comprehensively assessing technology-related risks and company IT general controls
• Leverage AI application skills to streamline data mining and statistical analysis; identifying anomalies in large datasets to accelerate forensic investigations and improve overall audit efficacy

Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you’ll bring)

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):

• Ability to maintain composure under pressure while applying exceptional verbal and written communication skills to coordinate information dissemination to leadership; maintaining strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Critical Experiences in corporate audit, business process consulting, information technology, or public accounting; demonstrating a history of accomplishments and excellent leadership, teamwork, and client service skills
• Strong skills in advanced data interpretation and data‑mining tools including ACL, SQL, Advanced Excel, and Access; driving proactive problem‑solving and systematic process evaluation
• Maintain knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404 and the COSO Integrated Framework for Internal Control; understanding technology‑related risks including system access, logical access, and change management
• AI Application competencies for enhancing data analysis and internal control testing; integrating innovative analytical techniques to modernize auditing processes

Additional Qualifications:

• CIA, CPA, or CFE professional certifications
• Advanced degree in a Finance, Accounting, IT or business‑related concentration

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, IT or business‑related concentration
• Minimum Experience: Demonstrated experience in corporate audit, business process consulting, information technology, or public accounting
• Required Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience with:
  • Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404 and COSO Integrated Framework
  • Data analysis through tools like ACL, SQL, Advanced Excel, or Access
  • Assessing company IT general controls such as system access, security, and change management

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Salary Range

Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $103,725.00/Year

About Our Department

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.

About Our Company

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.

Benefits

We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary 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.

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.

This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and 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 [e-mail] 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. If you have questions regarding your application or the recruitment process please email [e-mail]. Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)