Sr. Associate, Operations Internal Auditor

The Tesla Internal Audit Team’s mission is to protect the company by identifying critical risks and driving management action to address them. Internal projects are guided by two core principles: Keep Tesla Safe and Enable Operational Excellence. The Internal Audit team collaborates with functional and business/product groups to evaluate risks, recommend process and control improvements, reduce costs, and promote operational excellence while influencing decision-making through standardization.

What You'll Do

• Utilize a risk-based approach to independently evaluate, plan, perform, summarize, and communicate assigned audit activities
• Conduct operational and financial audits, recommend control enhancements using data analysis techniques, and provide management with solutions for risk reduction and process improvement
• Evaluate and perform review of compliance with regulatory and compliance requirements and recommend opportunities to strengthen the internal control structure
• Prepare and deliver reports, communications, and presentations to management with observations and recommendations for internal control enhancements, facilitating action plans
• Support SOX compliance initiatives and assess the impact of operational gaps on controls while addressing key financial reporting risks through audits
• Cook up management corrective action plans by conducting interviews, gathering documentation, monitoring progress, confirming completion, and escalating issues as needed
• Build strong relationships with business partners and stay informed of emerging trends, auditing techniques, and technology changes, to evaluate their impact on controls and procedures

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in operational audits, finance, process consulting, or related roles in manufacturing, industrial, or high-tech industries
• CPA, CA, CIA, PMP, or other relevant certifications
• In-depth knowledge of critical business processes in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, energy, consumer products, technology, or consulting
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for analysis, reporting, and data management, plus experience with tools like Power BI or Tableau for auditing and data analytics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with stakeholders, the Internal Audit team, and external parties, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 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, Tesla