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 seeking a highly engaged Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
to join our growing finance team at Rivian. In this critical role, you will be responsible for
preparing and filing SEC reports, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations,
and maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy and transparency. The ideal
candidate has a strong interest in technical accounting, experience in public company reporting,
thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and is eager to contribute to a team that
values collaboration and continuous improvement.
Why This Role Matters
Ensure Quality & Compliance: Your expertise will ensure Rivian’s financial statements and
disclosures align with SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, and internal controls.
Drive Transparency & Investor Confidence: You’ll play a crucial role in external financial
reporting, ensuring investors and stakeholders have accurate and timely financial information.
Support a High-Growth Company: As Rivian scales, you’ll help enhance reporting processes
and align with evolving regulatory requirements.
Utilize Process Improvement & Automation: You will have the opportunity to enhance efficiency
and automation in financial reporting.
ResponsibilitiesSEC Filings: Prepare and review 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, ensuring compliance with SEC
reporting requirements.
Financial Statement Preparation: Assist in the preparation and review of consolidated financial
statements, footnotes, supporting memos and other documentation, and MD&A disclosures.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP,
SEC regulations, and SOX compliance.
Technical Accounting Research: Research and document accounting positions on complex
transactions, such as strategic investments, stock-based compensation, debt/equity
arrangements, and employee matters, as well as perform recurring evaluations such as loss
contingency and SAB 99 analyses.
XBRL Tagging: Assist in the preparation and review of XBRL tagging for SEC filings.Audit Support – Work closely with external auditors, providing support for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Investor Relations, and Legal teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in reporting.
Process Optimization: Identify and implement automation tools and best practices to improve financial reporting efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to SEC reporting and technical
accounting.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Technical Proficiency: Strong awareness of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX
compliance.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex accounting issues and prepare technical memos.
Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to
interact with cross-functional teams.
Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex reporting requirements and drive solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification: CPA strongly preferred.
Public Accounting Experience: Big Four experience or prior work in a publicly traded company
is a plus.
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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