Sr. Program Manager, Internal Audit

About the role

• Sr. Program Manager, Internal Audit | Tesla (Finance)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 281610 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla Internal Audit Team’s mission is to protect the company by calling attention to critical risks and driving management action to address those risks (financial, operational and regulatory). Internal projects are driven by two guiding principles – Keep Tesla Safe and Enable Operational Excellence. Tesla is revolutionizing transportation through our Robotaxi fleet and solving real world AI.

The Team plays a key role in achieving this objective by collaborating with functional and business/product groups to identify areas of risk, making valuable recommendations on process and control improvements, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

Internal Audit team works closely with executive leadership to identify areas of risk, make valuable recommendations on process and control standardization, and influence decision-making process to drive change. The successful candidate will possess the ability to function independently, apply professional judgment, interface with all levels of management, and communicate complex matters clearly and succinctly.

What You'll Do

• Assess control design and support implementation of key financial reporting processes for future products and emerging technology (Robotaxi, Optimus and Terafab)
• Identify and evaluate emerging product risks, including risks arising from AI-integrated product features, algorithmic systems, and new product launches
• Lead the integration of AI-assisted audit tools and data analytics to improve coverage, speed up testing cycles, control standardization and boost the overall impact of the SOX and internal audit program
• Provide management with outlined solutions to drive risk reduction, process improvement and enhanced control design for effective risk mitigation
• Establish reliable advisory connections with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and operational business leaders, acting as a proactive collaborator on control design and risk reduction (practical experience with SOX compliance program in large public companies)
• Review system workflows, SI platform configuration, model documentation, data flows, policies, procedures, control evidence, monitoring reports, and artifacts to identify risks and control gaps
• Guide, mentor, and grow a high-achieving group of internal audit managers and senior auditors, encouraging a culture of intellectual curiosity, professional excellence, and ongoing learning

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of experience in Financial Controls, Assurance, and Operational Audit (process and performance improvement, business transformation), Finance, or a blend of related experience in relevant industries
• Experience and functional knowledge of AI Tool (traditional and generative AI), emerging technologies, Big 4 consulting and CPA, CA, CIA, CPIM or other relevant certifications
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process and delivering on commitments
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with product and compliance stakeholders to position Internal Audit as a valued risk and control advisor
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to redesign audit workflows and deliver measurable improvements in audit quality or efficiency
• Leadership skills include the ability to take charge, coach, interact with all levels of the organization, set objectives, manage ambiguity and drive results

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)