Director, Operational Internal Audit

<div class="content-intro"><p>Rivian&nbsp;is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.&nbsp;</p></div><p>At Rivian, we’re reimagining what mobility can be. Beyond redesigning the automobile, we’re rethinking the entire ecosystem. From excitement to sustainability, utility to comfort, we’re working to deliver joyful mobility experiences without the pain points of today.</p> <p>Our diverse team shares an innate curiosity for the world, a willingness to see things differently, and a passion for getting things done. We never stand still in our pursuit of progress, and we’re looking for the best and brightest talent to accelerate our vision toward future mobility.</p> <p>Rivian has development centers in Plymouth, Michigan, San Jose, and Irvine, as well as a production facility in Normal, Illinois, where our manufacturing operations will be based. The R1T and R1S introduce our brand to the world and will serve as our flagship vehicles as we continue to expand our offerings. Complementing our products are our digitally enabled, innovative processes and services.</p> <p>The Internal Audit Team enables our business leaders by delivering objective insight into Rivian’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes.</p> <p><strong>THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL DO:</strong></p> <p>The Operational Internal Audit &amp; Investigations Internal Audit Director is a key member of Rivian’s Internal Audit team, addressing some of Rivian’s most significant and most complex risks. You will provide leadership over financial and operational risk-based audits. You will also be responsible for leading and executing investigations over potential financial irregularities and violations against Rivian’s Standards of Business Conduct by using a combination of investigative work experience, professional skepticism, proven technical analytical ability, and excellent communication skills</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with cross functional stakeholders to understand the evolving business landscape, share insights and assess current and emerging risks facing Rivian</li> <li>Assess business risks present in Rivian’s environment for the enterprise risk assessment and provide insights to the business on which risks to prioritize and how to consider emerging risks</li> <li>Assist in the maturation of the data analytics pillar in close coordination with the Data Analytics and IT pillar teams</li> <li>Design and propose internal audit activities to address financial and operational risks identified in the enterprise risk assessment</li> <li>Assist in developing the annual internal audit strategy, including balance of in-house and/or outsourced internal audit resourcing to meet the needs of the testing areas required</li> <li>Oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities to maintain high quality internal audit projects across finance, operations, compliance, site, and cross functional audits</li> <li>Review audit work papers to ensure completeness, adequate supporting documentation, appropriate conclusions, consistency of approach, and regularly debriefs the audit team regarding status, findings, and recommendations</li> <li>Review analysis of complex financial and business data to identify potentially relevant evidence and opportunities for control and process enhancements in a global and complex organization</li> <li>Interview employees in a professional and courteous manner to obtain information based on identified evidence</li> <li>Lead executive reporting of audit findings to be easily understood by C-suite and prompt appropriate business response</li> <li>Provide technical guidance to other IA team members and the company’s personnel and share knowledge and experience with the team</li> <li>Assist in the completion of special projects assigned by management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors</li> <li>Promote internal audit, risk, and controls awareness throughout the organization</li> <li>Keep up to date on business activities, technological trends and emerging risks, and information significant to the profession and industry</li> <li>Provide “on the job” training, direction and coaching, and mentorship</li> <li>Manage talent and engagement to develop an outstanding, results-oriented internal audit team</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL NEED:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree a plus in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance, or related field</li> <li>Technical certification required (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, PMP)</li> <li>15+ years of work experience in areas in internal audit, including audit management; Big 4 audit firm or equivalent audit experience preferred</li> <li>Experience in Manufacturing environment required; eCommerce experience preferred</li> <li>Developed expertise and extensive experience with leading and performing Finance and Operations Audits, including communicating audit issues and process improvements to executives</li> <li>A solid knowledge of technical accounting, controls and business practices, with the ability to scope, plan and execute audit programs and reviews with minimum direction</li> <li>Basic understanding of IT general controls and IT audit</li> <li>Advanced understanding of the Commission of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) and fraud concepts</li> <li>Excellent analytical skills and an ability to assess risk, analyze the business and operating impact</li> <li>Strong communication skills, verbal and non-verbal</li> <li>Resourceful and hands-on, willingness to “roll up their sleeves”</li> <li>Ability to lead and develop future leaders</li> <li>Knowledge of SAP a plus</li> <li>Demonstrated success managing concurrent projects independently and leading successful teams</li> <li>Travel can be up to 25%, including domestic and international locations</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>THIS IS WHERE YOU’LL WORK:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Palo Alto or Irvine, CA</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h4>Equal Opportunity</h4> <p>Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Application%20to%20Rivian%20-%20Assistance%20Request">[email protected]</a>.</p> <h4>Privacy</h4> <p>We take your privacy seriously. For details please see our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://rivian.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://rivian.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.</strong></p></div>