Financial Reporting & Corporate Accounting Manager

Job description

ABOUT US Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. ROLE SUMMARY Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies are searching for an experienced financial reporting and technical accounting professional to become a vital part of our expanding finance team. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for overseeing financial reporting preparation, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards, and upholding the highest levels of financial accuracy and transparency. We're looking for someone who is agile, adapting swiftly to an ever-changing landscape and embracing new challenges with clarity and purpose. Success in this role hinges on being collaborative, constantly intermingling your experiences and expertise with the team, because we know that when bold ideas collide, unprecedented breakthroughs follow. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in technical accounting, possess experience in public company reporting, thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and be eager to contribute to a team that values continuous improvement. This role will be flex with 3 days a week in our Palo Alto, CA office and reports directly to our Sr. Lead of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting. RESPONSIBILITIES FINANCIAL REPORTING - Drive the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, including footnotes and supporting memos. - Ensure all internal and external reporting remains in compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SOX requirements. - Lead the preparation of comprehensive supporting schedules for annual audits and manage the completion of annual disclosure checklists. - Manage the reporting calendar to ensure all critical internal and external financial reporting deadlines are met. - Maintain financial reporting structures within SAP, including the management and optimization of reporting hierarchies to ensure data integrity. TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING - Develop and maintain comprehensive accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and transparency across the organization. - Provide clear, actionable technical accounting advice to cross-functional stakeholders to guide business decisions. - Research and document accounting positions for transactions, such as stock-based compensation, debt/equity, and joint venture ownership entities. CORPORATE ACCOUNTING - Support the corporate accounting functions, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement reviews. - Manage complex allocations and ownership reporting. - Proactively identify and implement automation tools and best practices to streamline reporting cycles and improve departmental efficiency. - Collaborate with Finance, IT, Treasury, and International Accounting teams to ensure data integrity and operational synergy. QUALIFICATIONS - 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally blending public accounting (Big 4 preferred) with high-growth industry experience. - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred. - Deep technical proficiency in U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SOX compliance, with a proven ability to analyze complex issues and draft comprehensive technical accounting memos. - Demonstrated experience in public company financial reporting - Proficiency in SAP (or similar large-scale ERPs) and reporting software such as Workiva. - Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects within a global corporate environment, effectively managing stakeholders across diverse time zones and functions. - A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization. - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. TOTAL REWARDS We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program. Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements. In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs https://rvtech.mybenefits.life/. External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://app.ashbyhq.com/internal/job-board/b10a9912-eb45-4a84-9a34-84b2a459923a. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. CANDIDATE DATA PRIVACY Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment. 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