Accounts Payable Manager

Company Summary EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives.   Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions. Department Summary Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, maintains a culture built on innovation, collaboration, and a long history in satellite technology, often described as having a relaxed but bureaucratic work environment. Hughes offers strong work-life balance and friendly teams. While the primary role will be providing support for the Hughes Network Systems group, it will lso include support for the larger EchoStar and Dish teams with international reach.  Job Duties and Responsibilities This position addresses operational bottlenecks, compliance risks, and processing inefficiencies within the accounts payable division at Hughes Network Systems. The role leads the end-to-end payment workflow, vendor relations, and SAP financial record-keeping to ensure exact financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Key priorities include modernizing AP workflows, integrating intelligent automation, and maintaining rigorous internal controls to optimize working capital. Success requires resolving complex vendor discrepancies, coaching team members, and streamlining month-end close procedures across cross-functional teams. What Success Looks Like (Objectives) Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations and SAP transaction recording to meet team financial accuracy and cycle-time OKRs Direct, coach, and evaluate the accounts payable staff to maintain operational standards and professional development Deploy AI-driven automated invoice matching and exception handling to streamline high-volume workflows and reduce processing errors Partner with procurement, finance, and operations teams to optimize cash flow, enforce policy compliance, and resolve complex vendor escalations Lead month-end close activities, general ledger reconciliations, and vendor accruals to ensure audit readiness and reporting precision Skills, Experience and Requirements Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring) Critical experience leading and scaling high-volume accounts payable operations within corporate enterprise environments Advanced proficiency in SAP ERP financial modules, payment routing architectures, and general ledger reconciliation AI Application skills to evaluate, implement, and leverage intelligent automation tools for invoice processing and data extraction Strong skills in cross-functional collaboration, vendor negotiation, and root-cause problem solving Ability to analyze financial metrics, audit key performance indicators, and implement robust internal controls Decision-making expertise grounded in corporate governance, financial regulations, and compliance standards Additional Qualifications Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or equivalent accounting credential Track record of executing financial software upgrades or process automation initiatives Minimum Requirements Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Minimum Experience: 8+ years of experience in an accounts payable function Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 3 years of experience with: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically SAP Direct supervisory management over accounts payable personnel General ledger reconciliations, vendor accruals, and month-end close procedures Visa sponsorship not available for this role  Salary Ranges Compensation: $97,500.00/Year - $130,000.00/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