Senior Financial Analyst - FinOps and Accounting

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. The Financial Controls Group drives financial operations and marketing spend management within Corporate Finance to ensure accurate, timely reporting. This role resolves spend tracking discrepancies, streamlines month-end accrual workflows, and enforces financial compliance across cross-functional marketing tactics. The position addresses reporting inefficiencies by identifying and integrating AI and automation into core financial operations. Success relies on accurate spend data analysis, precise variance reporting, and scalable financial tracking infrastructure.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Facilitate month-end accounting processes, including spend analysis, account reconciliation, accruals management, and variance reporting to support departmental financial goals
• Implement AI and automation solutions using tools like Gemini, Python, or GCP to eliminate manual task work, reduce error rates, and expand reporting capabilities across Video Services Finance programs
• Manage rolling accruals and financial corrections by leading resolution meetings with internal clients, establishing documentation standards, and aligning management on adjustments
• Oversee Google Drive financial tracking infrastructure and complex Excel data models to ensure data integrity across spend forecasts and actuals
• Execute vendor billing reviews and transactional oversight to verify cost accuracy, maintain procedural compliance, and complete departmental volume deadlines
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing Tactic Owners and Finance peers to deliver ad hoc financial analysis and forecast alignment

Skills, Experience And Requirements

• Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring): Advanced expertise in financial reporting, GAAP analysis, P&L review, accrual accounting, and budget forecasting
• Applied proficiency in AI literacy and automation tools, such as Gemini, Claude, Python, Databricks, or AWS Bedrock, to optimize financial workflows
• High-level command of Microsoft Excel, including data modeling, macro development/maintenance, and query tools like OneStream Data Query
• Critical experience analyzing expenditure data, maintaining financial infrastructure, and executing under tight deadlines
• Professional capability to manage enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms (such as Oracle or PeopleSoft) and cloud collaboration tools
• Critical thinking and cross-functional collaboration skills required to present financial data to management

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Google Cloud Project (GCP) or AWS Bedrock environments
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools like Orbit Report/Query

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum Experience: 3 to 4 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or financial operations
• Required Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel (data modeling, macros, data query tools), Core ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft), Financial reporting tools and process automation technologies (e.g., Python, AI platforms)

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.

Pay Transparency

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.

EEO Policy Statement

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.

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