Manager, Commercial Accounting - Warranty

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.

• Ensure Accurate Warranty Accounting: Lead global warranty accounting operations for vehicles, service parts, accessories, and charging infrastructure.
• Own the Close: Drive timely and accurate monthly closes, in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Strengthen Controls: Maintain and enhance SOX controls over warranty processes.
• Forecasting & Strategic Insight: Lead development of warranty forecasts and partner with Finance to align with company-wide projections.
• Enable Scale Through Automation: Leverage tools like Databricks to streamline manual journal entries and reporting processes.
• Act as a Business Partner: Collaborate across teams on warranty cost-reduction strategies and executive-level financial presentations.

Rivian's Commercial Finance Team brings together both Finance and Accounting functions to support the Commercial Business across Vehicles, Accessories, Retail, Charging, and Vehicle Services. The team is responsible for business development, strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. This role, Manager, Commercial Accounting, sits within the Accounting function on the Vehicle Service Team.

• Oversee global warranty accounting operations across all product lines.
• Execute and manage monthly close processes for warranty accounting in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Maintain and improve SOX controls related to warranty processes.
• Prepare and monitor warranty-related accruals in alignment with ASC 460 and ASC 450.
• Partner with actuarial and finance teams on warranty model refreshes and periodic updates.
• Develop and present quarterly warranty forecasts aligned with broader financial planning.
• Automate journal entries and reporting processes using Databricks.
• Support external audits through timely documentation and collaboration.
• Lead meetings with executive stakeholders to communicate warranty-related insights.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification is required.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in accrual accounting; direct experience in warranty accounting highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, including ASC 460 and ASC 450.
• Familiarity with actuarial modeling and big data concepts.
• Minimum of 2 years using data analysis tools (e.g., Databricks) and data visualization tools (e.g., Hex).
• Proficiency in or ability to quickly learn SQL or similar programming languages.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial topics for cross-functional teams.

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.

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.