About RivianRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee payroll and benefits accounting across multiple entities and jurisdictions. This critical role ensures accurate and timely accounting of compensation-related expenses, supports external reporting requirements, and leads process improvements in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep accounting expertise, leadership skills, and experience in a public company or multinational setting.
Why This Role Matters:
- Own Compensation Accounting: Manage accounting and reconciliation of payroll, benefits, and related expenses across complex business structures.
- Strengthen Financial Accuracy: Ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC requirements, and SOX controls in all payroll-related accounting activities.
- Partner Across Teams: Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Tax to enhance reporting accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Lead & Improve Processes: Drive automation, implement best practices, and support reporting enhancements.
- Mentor and Lead Talent: Manage and develop team members focused on payroll and benefits accounting.
Responsibilities- Oversee the accounting and reconciliation of payroll, benefits, and compensation-related expenses.
- Ensure GAAP and SOX compliance, including SEC reporting requirements for payroll-related disclosures.
- Partner with HR, payroll operations, finance, and tax to improve end-to-end payroll processes.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to payroll and benefits, including journal entries and accruals.
- Analyze payroll-related expenses and provide insights to leadership.
- Support external audits and financial reporting activities.
- Lead and implement process improvements and system enhancements.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to company policies.
- Supervise and mentor accounting team members supporting payroll and benefits functions.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or CPP License.
- Experience in payroll and benefits accounting, preferably in a public company or multinational environment.
- 2+ years of management or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 710, ASC 715, ASC 718), SOX compliance, and payroll accounting standards.
- Proficient with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and payroll platforms such as ADP or Workday.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience accounting for stock-based compensation (ASC 718), including journal entries, expense forecasting, and financial statement disclosures.
- Background in the hyper-growth technology, manufacturing, or automotive industry.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.
Rivian 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 [email protected].
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian 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 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) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
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