Sr Manager

Operational Accounting

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Locations

Normal, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Desired Skills

Financial analysis

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited educational institution
Minimum of 7 years professional experience in Accounting or Financial Analysis
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience within a manufacturing environment
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Responsibilities

Financial performance and Integrity - Champions the accuracy and execution of the financials results to meet or exceed shareholders' expectations by engaging all other functions in the facility while developing and deploying strong financial processes and professional bench
Consistently applies generally accepted accounting principles and company policy to financial activity at the plant; including ensuring accurate and timely completion of Profit Plan (budgets); Financial Forecasts; Month-end close; Year-end close, SOX and etc
Controls and safeguards the company assets
Forecasts, analyzes and reports financial data
Leads, trains, develops, and motivates the finance staff
Support the coordination of planning and financial strategy
Advises the Operations team on financial and other key matters
Provides and interprets financial statements for plant operating decisions
Establishes standards for key performance measurement - including key focus factory metrics
Ensures internal and external audit compliance to policies, GAAP, and SOX Controls
Develops programs designed to provide operating economies and contribute profits to the corporation
People - Champions and actively participates in the facilitation of the following initiatives for the facility in general and for the Finance team specifically: Leadership Attributes, Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance Management, and Reward and Recognition
Ensures that all members of the Finance team are trained in the applicable environmental, health and safety practices
Quality - Champions and actively participates in the following quality initiatives
Operations Financial Performance - Collaborates in the development and execution of plan objectives. Champions and actively participates in the Continuous Improvement
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned- Champions the accuracy and execution of the financial results to meet or exceed shareholders' expectations by engaging all other functions in the facility while developing and deploying strong financial processes and professional bench

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in Business or related field preferred
Specific technical knowledge in all areas of Accounting: financial, cost, industrial, etc
CPA/CMA/MBA
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of corporate financial policies, procedures, and systems

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.

Role Summary

As a member of Rivian’s Operational Accounting team you will provide overall leadership for Finance and Accounting functions. Key responsibilities include driving the planning at the operational level, coordinating and reviewing the accounting team’s daily routine of processing and reporting financial data, and analyzing the plant financials and communicating those to the leadership team. Serve as an active member of the managerial team, fulfilling leadership duties and providing input for strategy, direction & continuous improvement, and aligning resources to meet future customer needs and drive superior operating results. As our system evolves grows and matures, the position responsibilities will evolve and change to meet our business needs.

Responsibilities

Financial performance and Integrity – Champions the accuracy and execution of the financials results to meet or exceed shareholders’ expectations by engaging all other functions in the facility while developing and deploying strong financial processes and professional bench.
Consistently applies generally accepted accounting principles and company policy to financial activity at the plant; including ensuring accurate and timely completion of Profit Plan (budgets); Financial Forecasts; Month-end close; Year-end close, SOX and etc.
Controls and safeguards the company assets.
Forecasts, analyzes and reports financial data.
Leads, trains, develops, and motivates the finance staff.
Support the coordination of planning and financial strategy.
Advises the Operations team on financial and other key matters.
Provides and interprets financial statements for plant operating decisions.
Establishes standards for key performance measurement – including key focus factory metrics.
Ensures internal and external audit compliance to policies, GAAP, and SOX Controls.
Develops programs designed to provide operating economies and contribute profits to the corporation.
People - Champions and actively participates in the facilitation of the following initiatives for the facility in general and for the Finance team specifically: Leadership Attributes, Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance Management, and Reward and Recognition.
Ensures that all members of the Finance team are trained in the applicable environmental, health and safety practices.
Quality – Champions and actively participates in the following quality initiatives.
Operations Financial Performance - Collaborates in the development and execution of plan objectives. Champions and actively participates in the Continuous Improvement.
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned– Champions the accuracy and execution of the financial results to meet or exceed shareholders’ expectations by engaging all other functions in the facility while developing and deploying strong financial processes and professional bench.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited educational institution
Minimum of 7 years professional experience in Accounting or Financial Analysis
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience within a manufacturing environment.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Business or related field preferred
Specific technical knowledge in all areas of Accounting: financial, cost, industrial, etc.
CPA/CMA/MBA
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of corporate financial policies, procedures, and systems.

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.

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.

10,001+ employees

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Electric vehicles manufacturer

Automotive

Company Overview

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. The company believes there is a more responsible way to explore the world and is determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one. Rivian designed their emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what's possible.

Benefits

Ownership for All: We offer every employee the opportunity to own Rivian stock through equity programs, supporting their financial wellness.
Mental and Emotional Wellness: We provide employees and their families access to mental wellness platforms and our Employees Assistance Program
Fertility and Family Planning: We support diverse family-building journeys, providing employees with benefits such as paid parental leave and financial support for adoption, fertility treatments or surrogacy.
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages driven by mutual investment in our long-term growth and success.
Career Development: We enable all employees to own their development. Continuous learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement help drive performance, boost engagement and develop future leaders.
Transgender Benefits: In alignment with WPATH guidelines, our 2022 plans provide coverage toward medical, pharmacy and cosmetic needs.

Company Core Values

A diverse workforce
Embracing active allyship
Purpose-driven partnerships
Supporting our team