IT SOX Compliance Staff
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
The SOX Compliance IT Staff role drives cross-functional alignment across business processes and support functions to balance operational optimization with robust internal controls. Responsible for evaluating IT processes, ICOFR, and key automated controls to ensure financial statement risks are adequately mitigated. The position involves conducting walkthroughs, defining remediation processes, managing vendor SOC reports, and integrating appropriate controls into new application projects.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
- Perform IT and adjacent process walkthroughs while analyzing ICOFR and IT processes to ensure complete coverage and control objective alignment
- Collaborate with business process teams to leverage technology and automated controls, identifying opportunities for operational and SOX optimization
- Evaluate vendor Service Organization Controls (SOC) and map Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs) directly to internal control structures
- Assess periodic project portfolios to determine SOX impact and assist in designing controls for newly implemented applications
- Support Internal and External audit teams during scoping, control definition, and audit lifecycle activities while defining management remediation plans
- Explore and implement emerging AI tools to streamline control testing documentation and enhance automated risk identification
Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you’ll bring)
- Strong expertise in IT General Controls (ITGC), Application Controls, and COBIT/COSO frameworks
- Deep understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, cloud environments, and cybersecurity principles
- Advanced risk analysis, process flowcharting, and data interpretation abilities utilizing tools like Visio and Excel
- Practical knowledge of major ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle alongside business process dependency mapping
- Clear communication, stakeholder collaboration, and a customer-centric approach to business process optimization
- AI literacy and application capabilities to optimize compliance processes and analytical workflows
Additional Qualifications:
- CPA or equivalent certification (or awaiting license)
- Exposure to SEC and PCAOB regulatory standards and US GAAP understanding
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field
- Minimum Experience: 2-3 years of experience in SOX audits, IT compliance, or public accounting (Tier I/Tier II)
- Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with:
- IT General Controls (ITGC) and Application Controls testing
- COBIT or COSO frameworks
- Major ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and Visio flowcharting
- CISA or equivalent IT/InfoSec audit certification (or awaiting license)
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Salary Range
Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $105,000.00/Year
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
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.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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- Perform IT and adjacent process walkthroughs while analyzing ICOFR and IT processes to ensure complete coverage and control objective alignment
- Collaborate with business process teams to leverage technology and automated controls, identifying opportunities for operational and SOX optimization
- Evaluate vendor Service Organization Controls (SOC) and map Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs) directly to internal control structures
- Assess periodic project portfolios to determine SOX impact and assist in designing controls for newly implemented applications
- Support Internal and External audit teams during scoping, control definition, and audit lifecycle activities while defining management remediation plans
- Explore and implement emerging AI tools to streamline control testing documentation and enhance automated risk identification
- Strong expertise in IT General Controls (ITGC), Application Controls, and COBIT/COSO frameworks
- Deep understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, cloud environments, and cybersecurity principles
- Advanced risk analysis, process flowcharting, and data interpretation abilities utilizing tools like Visio and Excel
- Practical knowledge of major ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle alongside business process dependency mapping
- Clear communication, stakeholder collaboration, and a customer-centric approach to business process optimization
- AI literacy and application capabilities to optimize compliance processes and analytical workflows
Additional Qualifications:
- CPA or equivalent certification (or awaiting license)
- Exposure to SEC and PCAOB regulatory standards and US GAAP understanding
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field
- Minimum Experience: 2-3 years of experience in SOX audits, IT compliance, or public accounting (Tier I/Tier II)
- Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with:
- IT General Controls (ITGC) and Application Controls testing
- COBIT or COSO frameworks
- Major ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and Visio flowcharting
- CISA or equivalent IT/InfoSec audit certification (or awaiting license)
Visa sponsorship not available for this position