Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Slate Auto is a company committed to building safe and reliable vehicles in the USA. They are seeking a Manager, Commercial Accounting to lead technical accounting and policy development related to warranty and service programs, partnering across multiple departments to ensure accurate accounting practices.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- Automotive, EV, mobility, or vehicle remarketing industry experience strongly preferred
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