Sr. Director, Accounting - Hughes
US-MD-Germantown
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Req #: 94550
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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Overview: 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, and audit. Responsibilities: EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Director - Accounting for the Hughes business unit located at our office in Germantown, MD. We are looking for a hands-on leader in the day-to- day support and management of the Hughes accounting team. This will include compliance activities and processes, maintaining accurate books/records, providing timely and accurate data required for business and financial analysis, and internal and external reporting. Key Responsibilities: * Lead all areas of accounting for our Hughes segment, including among others, consolidations, equity method accounting, inventory, fixed assets and project accounting * Provide day-to-day oversight of the Hughes segment shared services team, including accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable and travel and entertainment * Manage the overall month end close and operational processes for related party transactions and provide support to the business segments and divisions * Review of the monthly and quarterly results with senior financial management * Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and US GAAP * Review financial statements and support the preparation of external financial statements to be included in the periodic filings with the SEC (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q) for EchoStar Corporation and Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation, including balance sheets, statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and statements of cash flow * Maintain and monitor corporate and department compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures * Coordinate and support work relating to both internal and external audits and the quarterly reviews of Hughes' financial records * Coordinate with Hughes' international subsidiaries to satisfy statutory reporting requirements and compliance, as well as other regulatory filings * Maintain best in class process and procedures for significant areas of responsibility * Identify, design and implement process improvements, as appropriate, to simplify, standardize and streamline efforts * Contribute to the professional development of accounting personnel by providing direction, leadership, effective feedback, training, regular status meetings and annual performance reviews * Support direct reports in their team management; staffing involvement, conducting performance appraisals, training and development * Work with business teams, FP&A, Tax, IT and other departments to further develop policies and processes surrounding the operations and capital expenditures for our Hughes business * Review and continuously improve the system of policies, processes, procedures, templates and internal controls of the existing Hughes businesses * Analyze and interpret contracts to ensure proper accounting * Create and present ad-hoc analytics and reporting to support the Hughes business teams * Ensure that all account reconciliations are prepared, reviewed and approved on a timely basis * Prepare and present quarterly cash flow estimates * Research and interpret accounting principles and pronouncements and recommend applications * Assist in special projects, as necessary Qualifications: Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting * Master of Accounting Degree or CPA strongly preferred * Minimum 15 years of related experience, ideally for a publicly traded company * Big Four accounting firm background is strongly preferred Skills and Qualifications: * Expertise in the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) * Experience in telecommunications, broadband and satellite communications, technology, manufacturing, managed services, or a subscription-based industry is a plus * Prior experience in project accounting for complex enterprise and government contracts, as well as manufacturing cost accounting, is a plus Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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