Rivian 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. 

The Senior Plant Controller will report directly to the leader of Accounting Operations, and is responsible for the financial control of all manufacturing and logistics sites at the Company’s Normal, IL locations. The Plant Controller manages day-to-day accounting functions, month-end close activities, internal and external reporting, and annual audits. This position contributes to the timely and accurate issuance of financial statements and provision of meaningful analysis of variance on business performance. The Plant Controller will engage regularly with internal and external partners so effective partnership skills and strong communication is highly desirable.

• The Plant Controller manages day-to-day accounting functions, month-end close activities, internal and external reporting, and annual audits
• This position contributes to the timely and accurate issuance of financial statements and provision of meaningful analysis of variance on business performance
• The Plant Controller will engage regularly with internal and external partners so effective partnership skills and strong communication is highly desirable
• Work closely with operations and IT to ensure adequate processes and procedures are in place to allow for an appropriate accounting of factory financial results and safeguarding of company assets
• Work with the teams above and the Rivian SOX team to ensure the processes and procedures established above are designed to meet all SOX requirements
• Establish and maintain a set of processes, procedures and reports that allow for sufficient monitoring of success in the above areas
• Take the lead in working with cross-functional partners to remediate any areas identified above which need improvement (either identified as a deficiency, or in order to allow for improved effectiveness / efficiency of operations)
• Ensure compliance with monthly US GAAP reporting requirements
• Analyze variances and communicate variance explanations to management with recommended actions where appropriate
• Provide leadership to ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including cost management, physical inventory verification,  and review of inventory, at the Normal, IL plant
• Work with finance to analyze plant operating costs in detail and recommend action to increase profitability and enhance long-term return on investment
• Work with finance and plant operations to help advise on the financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions
• Provides proactive / unsolicited consultation, interpretation and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to help drive business decisions
• Hires, integrates and trains new staff while leading the continued professional development of the existing team
• Shares best practices across the various logistics and manufacturing sites, e.g., process improvements and procedure changes

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or related field (or unrelated undergrad degree with a relevant graduate degree such as an MBA or Masters in Accounting)
• Prior work experience as a Controller in a Manufacturing environment, including Cost accounting experience
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP as it relates to a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to reach a common goal
• Demonstrate strong and pragmatic business acumen
• Strong work ethic, professionalism and flexibility; must possess the ability to adapt to a growing & evolving environment and a dynamic 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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. 

Rivian 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 affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, 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.  

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.