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.

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to lead our Corporate Accounting team. This individual will oversee key accounting functions including monthly close processes, SOX compliance, and GAAP reporting. This role plays a critical part in upholding financial accuracy and operational efficiency while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in a fast-paced, publicly traded environment.

Why This Role Matters:

• Lead a Core Accounting Function: Drive financial accuracy, SOX compliance, and reporting integrity across corporate accounting areas.
• Champion Operational Excellence: Own and optimize month-end close processes and internal controls.
• Drive Cross-Functional Impact: Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Treasury, SOX, AP/AR, Legal, and IT to ensure seamless accounting operations.
• Fuel Continuous Improvement: Bring a mindset of curiosity and innovation to elevate processes and systems.
• Support a Mission-Driven Organization: Your work will directly support Rivian’s growth and financial integrity as we scale.

• Lead the Corporate Accounting Team: Manage team performance and development while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Own the Month-End Close: Oversee month-end activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.
• Ensure SOX Compliance: Uphold compliance with SOX regulations, GAAP, and internal control frameworks.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as SME for key accounting areas such as cash, debt, investments, prepaid expenses, legal/insurance accruals, and purchase card transactions.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Treasury, SOX, AP/AR, IT, and others to support accurate reporting and smooth operations.
• Support Audits: Manage requests from internal and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
• Lead Process Improvements: Identify and implement accounting best practices to drive efficiency and scalability.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or industry.
• Proven experience with SOX compliance and public company reporting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Adaptability to change in a fast-moving environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Background in the 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 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.

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