Manager, R1 Vehicle Line Controller - Rivian

About Rivian:

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 Finance Manager of the R1 Program, you'll lead the management of financials for all R1-related program changes. A successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to drive cost to affordable targets, build strong relationships with technical leaders, and be self-motivated to set solid financial foundations for future Rivian products.

Responsibilities:

• Function semi-autonomously as finance lead for R1 development, managing all aspects of profitability including BOM cost, investment, resourcing, revenue, and other unit costs
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners including program, strategy, engineering, and purchasing to drive towards program profitability targets
• Lead monthly forecast and annual budget process for R1 programs. Responsibilities include creating timelines for deliverables; communicating processes and timelines to business and finance partners and ensuring timelines are met; understanding all P&L line items, drivers of financial performance and communicating results and issues to management; preparing financial statements and presentations for Rivian management. Provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made; and ensuring reports are accurate and distributed in a timely manner
• Manage and support month end close process, timely and complete reporting in line with Corporate Accounting policies and guidelines
• Transform data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Evaluate current processes and tools to drive efficiencies and value-added enhancements
• Provide ad hoc analytical support to influence decision making with financial perspective.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related business experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility

• Analytical, problem-solving, and advanced business acumen mindset
• Proven ability to develop effective business partner relationships at the most senior levels of the finance organization and experience presenting and build relationships with internal stakeholders
• General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles and theory
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment
• Proven experience budgeting, planning, forecasting, closing and reconciling operating expenditures
• Effective organizational skills reflecting prioritization with a sense of urgency
• Bachelor’s degree (MBA/CPA a plus) in Finance, Accounting or related field

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range for Irvine, CA-based applicants: $135,000 - $155,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law

Company Statements:

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.

 

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