Senior Internal Auditor

EchoStar

$72K — $103K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting, IT, or business-related field
  • 3 years of experience in corporate audit, business process consulting, IT, or public accounting
  • Proven skills in Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and COSO Integrated Framework
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., ACL, SQL, Advanced Excel)
  • AI literacy for enhanced risk evaluation efficiency
  • Professional certification (CIA, CPA, or CFE) or active candidacy required

Responsibilities

  • Audit financial, operational, and fraud investigations using a risk-based approach
  • Develop audit programs including tests of controls and substantive testing
  • Collaborate with business operations to identify process improvements and corrective actions
  • Manage Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities including risk assessment and control testing
  • Conduct sensitive investigations related to internal and external fraud
  • Utilize AI and data manipulation tools to optimize audit processes
  • Communicate audit findings and status updates effectively to management

Benefits

  • Flexible health perks, including health savings accounts
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible time away plan
Full Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

Skills, Experience and Requirements

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 Ranges

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; all benefits can be viewed 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 based on work location.

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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