Principal Financial Analyst - Network & Cloud Infrastructure

Company Summary

Echo Star 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.

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.

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

Our Echo Star Technology Finance team is seeking a high-caliber Principal Financial Analyst to serve as the lead financial architect for our most critical technology assets. This role is responsible for the end-to-end financial stewardship of the Wireless Cloud and Network Engineering departments, two areas that drive highly skilled and complex architecture engineering throughout our Hybrid Mobile Network. You will own the financial lifecycle for a massive-scale hybrid environment, encompassing Cloud (AWS), Global Transport Fiber, Data Centers, and Regulated Infrastructure services.

Your mission is to bridge technical execution with financial performance, ensuring our technology investments are optimized for enterprise-wide scale and value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting and multi-year rolling forecasts for the Network Engineering and Cloud Departments; manage the complex interplay between massive Capital Expenditures (Cap Ex) for physical assets and shifting Operating Expenditures (OpEx) for Cloud
• Serve as the primary finance partner for the Network Engineering group; manage the financial modeling, commitment tracking, and accounting for Transport Fiber, Direct Connections, and Data Center facilities, including Indefeasible Rights of Use (IRU) and long-term lease structures
• Direct the financial strategy for global cloud consumption; leverage the Fin Ops Lifecycle (Inform, Optimize, Operate) to drive accountability, detect anomalies, and implement cost-saving strategies like Savings Plans and Reserved Instances
• Partner with Accounting to lead month-end activities (accruals, reversals, and variance analysis); ensure all financial activity complies with GAAP and industry-specific requirements
• Develop sophisticated models to assign financial value to essential business functions; link infrastructure spend to business drivers (e.g., cost-per-gigabit, cost-per-stream) to assess performance over time
• Identify and quantify multi-year agreements and future pending commitments;
  Provide the "what-if" modeling necessary for leadership to commit to long-term infrastructure shifts
• Synthesize ambiguous technical data into clear, compelling executive presentations for the EVP, COO and CFO; offer data-driven recommendations that align technology spend with overarching company revenue goals (Video Services and Wireless)

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or MS-Finance is a plus
• 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience in high-growth Tech or Telecom environments; specific experience with heavy infrastructure (Fiber/Data Centers) is essential
• Certifications:
  
  Fin Ops Certified Practitioner (highly preferred)

Skills and

Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of both AWS cloud services and physical networking (Dark Fiber, Transport, Submarine cables, and Colocation)
• Expert-level MS Excel and professional proficiency in Enterprise Performance Management tools (One Stream, Smart View, Essbase)
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, capitalization of labor/assets, and the nuances of regulated utility-style services
• Ability to summarize complex concepts for senior executives while maintaining the technical "street cred" to partner with Lead Engineers and Architects

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $/Year

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 in the DISH Benefits section.

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.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Echo Star is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed and will consider applicants with arrest or conviction…