Finance & Accounting Program Manager

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co. We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions About the role This is an impactful role within Applied Intuition’s Finance & Accounting Operations team, driving the analysis, design, and continuous improvement of cross-Finance business processes as we scale globally. You will combine process and systems expertise with hands-on project leadership, owning initiatives from problem definition through implementation and adoption. Working closely with cross-functional teams and leadership, you will identify opportunities to improve workflows, controls, and systems while ensuring operational compliance. The ideal candidate brings structure to ambiguity, communicates clearly, leverages AI-assisted tools to drive efficiency, and takes ownership of outcomes.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Own the analysis, design, and continuous improvement of Finance & Accounting Operations processes, identifying inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation

• Document and standardize workflows across global entities, developing process maps, SOPs, and controls to support operational efficiency, SOX readiness, and regulatory compliance

• Define and track process KPIs to measure performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive data-informed decisions

• Partner with Finance Systems and IT to translate business requirements into system enhancements, supporting implementation, testing, and AI-enabled automation

• Lead cross-functional Finance process, technology, and compliance initiatives from problem identification and solution design through implementation and adoption

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, and dependencies, proactively addressing risks and communicating progress to leadership

• Collaborate with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, manage tradeoffs, and drive execution

• Lead change management and policy rollouts, including stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption across Finance operations

• Monitor compliance across corporate spend, procurement, and other Finance programs, identifying exceptions and driving process improvements and remediation

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

• 6+ years of experience in finance and accounting operations, business process improvement, systems analysis, or finance transformation

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with finance and accounting processes and systems in a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction environment

• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects, including process redesign, systems implementation, and change management

• Strong process documentation and analytical skills, including process mapping, SOP development, and performance reporting

• Proficiency with AI-assisted workflows and productivity tools, with demonstrated experience integrating AI into daily work

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across global teams and influencing without direct authority

Nice to have:

• CPA certification or a strong accounting background

• Experience with NetSuite and finance SaaS platforms such as FloQast, Coupa, Zip, Brex, Ramp, or Navan

• Experience supporting SOX compliance, internal controls, or finance transformation initiatives in a high-growth environment

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws. FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact [email protected]. We will work with you!