Manager, Commercial Accounting

Slate

Manager, Commercial Accounting at Slate Auto overseeing warranty accounting and policy development. Requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced automotive or EV environment.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingGAAPASC 450warranty accountingservice accrualscontingent liabilitiesExcelprocess improvementinternal controlsfinancial forecasting

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringperformance managementcross-functional collaborationinfluencing stakeholderscontinuous improvementaccountabilitytechnical excellenceproblem-solving

Certifications

CPABachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance