Program Manager, Accounting Operations

About the role

Program Manager, Accounting Operations | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 282988 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

We 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.

What You'll Do

• Support 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 close
• Review 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 partners
• Support end-to-end program delivery for O2C initiatives, including billing and collections automation and financial systems improvements
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Data, Engineering, and IT teams on O2C projects
• Contribute to initiatives in financial data governance, AR reporting automation, and operational scalability
• Support ERP optimization, system integrations, and O2C reporting infrastructure
• Help translate AR and revenue business requirements into technical requirements in collaboration with engineering and systems teams
• Track program roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables, and keep stakeholders current on status and risks

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of accounts receivable or revenue accounting experience
• 2–5 years of combined experience across accounting operations, program/project coordination, finance transformation, or financial systems implementation
• Working knowledge of financial close, reconciliations, billing, collections, cash application, and financial reporting
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to finance automation and accounts receivable process improvement
• Experience maintaining AR records and performing reconciliations in QuickBooks, Intuit, or a similar accounting platform
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query); familiarity with SQL or BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus
• Background in accounting operations, FP&A, or financial analytics
• Progress toward CPA, CFA, or PMP is advantageous

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
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected 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.