Manager, Equity & Compensation Accounting

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.  Responsibilites Oversee all accounting aspects of the Company’s equity plans and employee compensation Act as a strategic partner, collaborating cross-functionally with: The Corporate Accounting team on journal entries and reconciliations, including stock option exercises, ESPP, accruals, and income statement classification The SEC Reporting team on quarterly and annual disclosures, including EPS 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 information for withholding, quarterly/annual provision, and tax returns The Total Rewards team on new initiatives, including coordinating input on accounting matters, current events, including procuring the right system data The Legal team on accounting impacts of new or changed contracts The Technical Accounting team on researching and drafting support for equity and compensation accounting under US GAAP and IFRS Develop, improve and maintain process for calculating fair value of stock-based compensation Ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation for external auditors Enhance equity and compensation-related 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 Equity Compensation Associate (ECA) and/or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification a plus 4+ years of relevant experience accounting for equity plans and employee compensation Experience with Equity Edge Online® strongly preferred Working knowledge of US GAAP applicable to equity plans and employee compensation 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 CPA or CMA preferred but not required 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. 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  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.