Sr. Program Manager, Internal Audit

Internal Audit Team PositionTesla 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.ResponsibilitiesAdopt risk-based approach to independently identify, evaluate, summarize and communicate critical risk in high growth products/business segmentsAssess control design and support implementation of key financial reporting processes for future products and emerging technology (Robotaxi, Optimus and Terafab)Evaluate impact to financial reporting controls and drive standardization across regions in control design and operational executionLead financial audits and initiatives to identify and recommend control enhancements by leveraging data analysis techniquesProvide management with outlined solutions to drive risk reduction, process improvement and enhanced control design for effective risk mitigationPartner with business and utilize knowledge of financial processes, financial reporting risk, and internal controls to design to enable changePrepare and provide written and oral reports, communications and/or presentations to managementRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Finance, or equivalent experience12+ 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 industriesExperience with AI Tools/Agents and implementation of controls as per COSO framework (business and IT)Big 4 consulting experience within advisory or assurance practice.

CPA, CA, CIA, CPIM or other relevant certificationsAbility 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 commitmentsLeadership skills including the ability to take charge, coach, interact with all levels of the organization, set objectives, and drive resultsIntensely curious, solution-oriented individual who wants to know what, where, when, how, and (most importantly) why processes work the way they doCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $80,000 - $258,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.