EchoStar

SVP, Finance - TV

EchoStar$300K — $400K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MBA preferred with a Finance/Accounting foundation from a top-tier institution
  • Over 15 years of FP&A experience, preferably in publicly traded companies
  • High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite; familiarity with SQL or OneStream is a plus
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to simplify complex financial concepts
  • Strong quantitative skills, including DCF modeling and scenario analysis
  • Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in subscriber-based businesses highly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead a PayTV finance team of 30+ members, focusing on coaching and operational excellence
  • Oversee budget processes for multiple departments, guiding partners through cycles
  • Manage quarterly subscriber lifetime value modeling across business lines
  • Present insights and recommendations to CFO, CEO, and senior leaders
  • Lead cross-functional teams for M&A assessments, providing diligence support
  • Translate complex financial models into executive-ready presentations
  • Engage in strategic discussions, balancing operational needs with financial discipline

Benefits

  • Versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts and HSA
  • 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

Strategic Leadership & Ownership
  • Lead the PayTV finance organization (30+ team members) with emphasis on coaching, development and operational excellence.
  • Own the end-to-end budget process for multiple departments and guide business partners through approval and planning cycles.

Subscriber Economics & Growth Insights
  • Oversee quarterly subscriber lifetime value (LTV) modeling across multiple lines of business with a focus on acquisition, retention and profitability.
  • Present insights and recommendations directly to the CFO, CEO, and senior leaders.

M&A & Special Transactions
  • Lead cross-functional teams gathering financial and operational inputs for M&A assessments.
  • Perform complex modeling and diligence support, including activity related to In-Home Services M&A and other strategic initiatives.

Executive-Level Analysis & Communication
  • Translate complex financial models into crisp, executive-ready presentations that inform corporate strategies and key decisions.
  • Provide guidance on promotional analysis, operational cost trends and expansion opportunities.

Cross-Functional Influence
  • Represent Finance in strategic discussions, ensuring recommendations balance operational needs with financial discipline.
  • Partner with operating leaders to identify performance improvement opportunities and long-term growth levers.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

  • MBA preferred (or equivalent experience) with a Finance/Accounting foundation from a top-tier institution.
  • Over 15 years of experience in FP&A preferably with publicly traded companies.
  • High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite; familiarity with SQL, Access or OneStream is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills-able to distill complex financial concepts into clear, persuasive insights.
  • Strong quantitative capability, including DCF modeling, statistics, probability, and scenario analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Skilled at building strong relationships with executives and cross-functional partners.
  • Experience in subscriber-based businesses (telecom, wireless, cable, media) strongly preferred.

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $300,000.00/Year - $400,000.00/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.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Corporation is a global provider of satellite communication solutions and Internet services through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. The company designs, develops, and distributes video delivery products, broadband satellite technologies, and managed network services for enterprise customers.
Learn more about EchoStar
Size
2,500 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$40.1 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+1.9%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
NASDAQ

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