Accounting Manager, Vehicles

Slate Auto

3d

About The Position

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. We’re looking for a technical accounting leader with deep ASC 606 and ASC 330 expertise who can build scalable processes in a fast-paced automotive or EV environment. The ideal candidate has experience with vehicle revenue recognition, inventory accounting, order-to-cash processes, and operational accounting impacts, while partnering cross-functionally across finance, sales, operations, and legal. This person is hands-on, proactive, highly analytical, and comfortable creating controls, solving complex accounting issues, and mentoring teams in a high-growth environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA required; active license preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in public accounting
• Deep expertise in ASC 330 and ASC 606, including principal/agent and variable consideration; ability to research, document, and defend technical positions
• Advanced Excel required
• Anticipates downstream accounting implications of operational decisions before they become problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff
• Comfortable building scalable processes from scratch

Nice To Haves

• Automotive, EV, or vehicle remarketing industry experience strongly preferred
• NetSuite or similar ERP experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Apply ASC 606 analysis to vehicle and vehicle-related sales, including identification of performance obligations, transaction price allocation, and principal vs. agent assessment
• Record and reconcile customer deposits arising from vehicle orders placed prior to delivery
• Develop, design, and partner with the business to execute the vehicle order-to-cash (O2C) process end-to-end
• Design and implement internal controls and accounting policies to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of vehicle and vehicle-related revenue recognition
• Analyze finished goods vehicle inventory for lower-of-cost-or-net realizable value (LCNRV) in accordance with ASC 330-10
• Review and oversee non-manufacturing COGS accounting, including logistics, fulfillment, and transaction-related costs
• Record and reconcile vehicle sales returns and allowances
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, Legal, and FP&A, to ensure alignment of vehicle revenue recognition policies and practices
• Develop and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level