Staff Internal Auditor I

Executes financial, operational, SOX, IT general controls, and fraud audits using risk-based methodologies. Develops audit programs, performs controls and substantive testing, analyzes data, evaluates business risks, identifies control weaknesses, and supports remediation. The role conducts sensitive investigations, assesses technology-related risks, communicates findings to leadership, and uses data-mining, statistical, forensic, and AI-assisted techniques to improve audit efficiency.

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)

• 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

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

Visa sponsorship not available for this role.

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

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