Program Manager, Accounting Operations

About the role

We are looking for an Accounting Operations Program Manager with a strong finance and accounting background (Accounts Receivables/Payables) to lead cross-functional initiatives focused on finance, ERP optimization, and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, accruals, expense reporting, and end-of-month (EOM) reconciliation processes to support faster and more accurate financial close
• Review and reconcile accounts payable (AP) transactions and vendor statements and GR/IR including recon triage calls, features engaging with cross functional teams
• Lead end-to-end program management of AR & AP initiatives, including accounting automation and financial systems improvements
• Drive cross-functional projects across Finance, Accounting, Data, Engineering, and IT teams
• Support initiatives related to financial data governance, reporting automation, and operational scalability
• Manage programs related to ERP optimization, system integration, and financial reporting infrastructure
• Translate finance and accounting business requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with engineering and systems teams
• Cook up program roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders

Requirements

Required:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of revenue/accounts payable accounting experience
• 5–10 years of experience in program management, finance transformation, financial systems implementation, or related roles
• Strong understanding of financial processes such as financial close, reconciliations, cost accounting, accounts payable, purchasing, and financial reporting
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Experience working on finance automation, accounts receivable, book close, accounts payable, inventory cost accounting, and opex processes
• Experience maintaining AP records and performing reconciliations in QuickBooks, Intuit, or similar accounting platforms
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query) and familiarity with data analytics, SQL, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Background in FP&A, accounting operations, or financial analytics
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or PMP are advantageous

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or PMP

Skills

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query)
• Familiarity with data analytics, SQL, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI)

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

Expected Compensation: $112,000 - $217,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits