Program Manager, Accounting Operations

Accounting Operations Program ManagerWe are looking for an Accounting Operations Program Manager with a solid finance and accounting foundation in Accounts Receivable to support cross-functional initiatives focused on finance, ERP optimization, and process automation.The ideal candidate will apply hands-on accounting experience, ideally including Big 4 or other professional accounting exposure, to strengthen our Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle end-to-end: customer orders, billing and invoicing, accounts receivable, collections, cash application, deductions and disputes, and revenue recognition. You will support technical programs across the systems that run these processes, working alongside senior program managers, Accounting, and Engineering.ResponsibilitiesSupport month-end close for AR, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, accruals, and end-of-month (EOM) reconciliation processes to drive a faster, more accurate closeReview and reconcile AR sub-ledger activity, customer accounts, aging, unapplied and unidentified cash, credit memos, and write-offs and participate in recon triage calls with cross-functional partnersSupport end-to-end program delivery for O2C initiatives, including billing and collections automation and financial systems improvementsPartner with Finance, Accounting, Data, Engineering, and IT teams on O2C projectsContribute to initiatives in financial data governance, AR reporting automation, and operational scalabilitySupport ERP optimization, system integrations, and O2C reporting infrastructureHelp translate AR and revenue business requirements into technical requirements in collaboration with engineering and systems teamsTrack program roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables, and keep stakeholders current on status and risksRequirementsDegree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience2+ years of accounts receivable or revenue accounting experience2–5 years of combined experience across accounting operations, program/project coordination, finance transformation, or financial systems implementationWorking knowledge of financial close, reconciliations, billing, collections, cash application, and financial reportingStrong communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environmentExposure to finance automation and accounts receivable process improvementExperience maintaining AR records and performing reconciliations in QuickBooks, Intuit, or a similar accounting platformAdvanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query); familiarity with SQL or BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plusBackground in accounting operations, FP&A, or financial analyticsProgress toward CPA, CFA, or PMP is advantageousCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $112,000 - $217,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.