Shibin Varghese

About Shibin Varghese

Finance professional with a strong foundation in accounting analytics and current experience as a Principal Accountant I at EchoStar Corporation. I lead lease accounting operations for 150+ real estate and equipment leases, ensuring ASC 842 compliance, supporting month-end and year-end closes, and streamlining workflows using ERP systems and Excel. My work also includes preparing PO commitments, PBC reports, and providing audit-ready documentation.Previously, I served as an Accounting Analyst at Marhaba Accounting & Tax Services in Dubai, managing full-cycle accounting for 45+ small and midsize businesses. I implemented automation through QuickBooks, improved operational efficiency by 12% through variance analysis, and built Tableau and Power BI dashboards to drive better financial decisions.I hold a Master of Science in Accounting & Analytics from the University of Delaware and a Master of Commerce from Loyola College. With strong proficiency in Excel, SAP, SQL, Alteryx, and financial modeling, I bring a data-driven mindset to every accounting challenge and a passion for aligning financial reporting with strategic business goals.

Experience

1. Principal Accountant

   EchoStar Corporation

   Sep 2024 — Present · MD, US

   As a Principal Accountant I at EchoStar Corporation, I lead end-to-end lease accounting operations for a diverse portfolio of over 150 real estate and equipment leases. I ensure compliance with ASC 842 standards, contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closings, and support internal and external audits. Leveraging tools like Excel, SAP, and Lease Accelerator, I streamline workflows, automate reporting, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial disclosures- Managed lease accounting lifecycle for 150+ assets, ensuring ASC 842 compliance and timely recognition of lease obligations- Streamlined monthly and quarterly close processes using SAP and Excel, reducing reconciliation time by 20%- Prepared PO commitment and PBC reports to support audit readiness and enhanced financial transparency- Partnered with legal and operational teams to review lease contracts and modifications for proper accounting treatment- Utilized Lease Accelerator to automate lease tracking and reporting, improving data consistency and audit response time.

Education

• University of Delaware

  Master's degree, Accounting and Analytics

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  PGCIAA, International Accounting and Analytics

• Loyola College

  Master's degree, Commerce

  2020 — 2022

• St. Berchmans Institute of Management Studies

  Bachelor's degree, Commerce

  2017 — 2020