What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Intercompany & Consolidations Accounting position at 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
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee intercompany accounting and global financial consolidation. This pivotal role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timely processing of intercompany transactions, oversees global consolidations, and manages master data including the chart of accounts. You’ll bring strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership skills, and a passion for streamlining processes in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Why This Role Matters
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.
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.
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
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee intercompany accounting and global financial consolidation. This pivotal role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timely processing of intercompany transactions, oversees global consolidations, and manages master data including the chart of accounts. You’ll bring strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership skills, and a passion for streamlining processes in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Why This Role Matters
- Drive Global Integrity: Lead the consolidation and intercompany functions across multiple legal entities and regions.
- Optimize Intercompany Processes: Ensure proper reconciliation, compliance with transfer pricing, and accurate settlement of intercompany transactions.
- Champion Operational Excellence: Oversee chart of accounts and master data to maintain financial consistency and clarity.
- Strengthen Controls & Compliance: Ensure GAAP and SOX compliance across reporting functions.
- Lead & Develop Talent: Supervise and mentor a high-performing team responsible for critical accounting processes.
- Manage the end-to-end intercompany accounting process: invoicing, reconciliation, settlement, and compliance with transfer pricing policies.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual global financial consolidation, including foreign currency translation and elimination entries.
- Develop and enforce intercompany policies and procedures aligned with GAAP and internal controls.
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
- Coordinate with international entities to resolve consolidation issues and ensure accurate reporting.
- Own master data management for chart of accounts and consolidation structures.
- Analyze intercompany and consolidated results; provide variance analysis and performance insights.
- Implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of intercompany and consolidation functions.
- Ensure compliance with SOX and support internal and external audits.
- Supervise and coach accounting staff, providing training and guidance on evolving policies and best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field
- CPA certification.
- 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 2-3 years in a management or supervisory role.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, intercompany accounting, and financial consolidations.
- Experience with foreign currency translation and multi-entity global structures.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
- Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting tools (e.g., BlackLine a plus).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
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.
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.
