Manager, Commercial Accounting

🕒 June 1

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🧾 Accounting Manager

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Slate Auto

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201 - 500 employees

🚗 Transport

🔧 Hardware

👥 B2C

Transport • Hardware • B2C

Slate Auto is a manufacturer of a radically simple, highly customizable electric pickup that can be configured as a pickup or fastback SUV. The company sells directly to consumers with an online configurator called the Slate Maker, a reservation model, and an accessories marketplace for swaps and upgrades. Slate Auto emphasizes affordability, practical design, and easy ownership with integrated charging options and third‑party service and charging network partnerships.

📋 Description

• Own the accounting, policy development, and ongoing governance for warranty and service liabilities in accordance with ASC 450 and other relevant GAAP guidance • Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Operations, Legal, Engineering, and FP&A to ensure warranty programs, service offerings, and contractual terms are appropriately reflected in accounting conclusions • Develop, document, and maintain warranty liability methodologies, including assumptions, estimates, roll‑forwards, and management review controls • Evaluate new products, services, and operational changes to anticipate accounting impacts before launch and prevent downstream issues • Prepare and review quarterly and annual warranty accruals, true‑ups, and related disclosures • Serve as the technical accounting lead for warranty‑related matters during audits, including position papers and auditor discussions • Design and implement scalable processes and internal controls to support growth, automation, and SOX readiness (as applicable) • Collaborate with FP&A on forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis related to warranty and service costs • Develop and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence • Drive process improvements within NetSuite or similar ERP systems to enhance data accuracy, reporting, and operational insight

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required • CPA required; active license preferred • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in public accounting • Deep expertise in ASC 450, with demonstrated ability to research, document, and defend complex technical accounting positions • Prior experience with warranty accounting, service accruals, or contingent liabilities • Automotive, EV, mobility, or vehicle remarketing industry experience strongly preferred • Advanced Excel skills required; NetSuite or similar ERP experience a plus • Proven ability to anticipate accounting implications of operational decisions and influence stakeholders proactively • Demonstrated people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management • Comfortable building scalable processes from scratch in a high‑growth environment with evolving requirements.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off • Flexible working arrangements • Professional development opportunities