Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting activities for the Company’s Commercial Accounting team including sales transactions, non-manufacturing cost of sales, inventory, and other areas for internal and external financial reporting;
- Develop and maintain revenue recognition accounting policies and procedures under ASC 606;
- Development and execution of monthly revenue close procedures, ensuring accurate results are delivered on time for reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP (and IFRS, as applicable);
- Help lead the implementation of best practices for revenue accounting to scale the team with the growth of the business and revenue streams;
- Maintain revenue systems and ensure accuracy and completeness of sales transactions and compliance with company policies;
- Act as a strategic partner, collaborating cross-functionally with:
- The Corporate Accounting team on journal entries and reconciliations, accruals, and income statement classification;
- The SEC Reporting team on quarterly and annual disclosures;
- The Finance team on monthly forecasts, monthly fluctuation analysis, and executive reporting;
- The Internal Audit team on developing, improving, and owning internal controls processes;
- The Tax team on quarterly/annual provision;
- The Legal team on accounting impacts of new or changed contracts;
- The Technical Accounting team on researching and drafting support for accounting under US GAAP and IFRS.
- Ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation for external auditors;
- Enhance procedures, policies, and controls in accordance with SOX;
- Conduct ad hoc projects, as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field;
- CPA required;
- 8+ years of relevant experience in accounting with experience in revenue recognition;
- Expert knowledge of Excel, and knowledge of SAP is preferred;
- Working knowledge of US GAAP applicable to revenue recognition;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including when involving cross-functional teams;
- Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively, goal-oriented;
- Constant desire to learn and challenge others to find the best solution, not afraid of failure;
- Adaptable to change, both big and small;
- Desire to develop, implement and maintain process improvements.
Benefits Summary
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.