Sr. Associate, Internal Audit

Tesla Internal Audit Team's mission is to protect the company by calling attention to critical risks and driving management action to address those risks. Internal projects are driven by two guiding principles - Keep Tesla Safe and Enable Operational Excellence. The Team achieves its 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. The Internal Audit team works closely with functional and business/product work groups to identify areas of risk, make valuable recommendations on process and control standardization, and influence decision-making process to drive change.

• Conduct financial audits across different functions related to Tesla's automotive and energy business including (but not limited to) manufacturing, supply chain, financial services, vehicle sales, service, and delivery
• Identify emerging risk and recommend control enhancements to support high-growth environment and constant change
• Partner with business/IT team and utilize knowledge of financial processes, financial reporting risk, and internal controls to design, evaluate, and monitor the Company's internal controls over financial reporting
• Develop strong relationships with business, technology partners and external auditors at all levels
• Prepare and provide written and oral reports, communications and/or presentations to management and executives
• Evaluate the design, planning, and execution steps of autonomous AI agents / workflows to ensure they align with intended goals and safety guidelines
• Assess compliance of AI Agents with applicable regulatory frameworks and internal guidelines

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in Public Accounting, Internal Auditing, and Risk Assessment
• Detailed knowledge of critical business processes across key industries such as Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail, Insurance & Financial Services or high growth companies is strongly preferred
• Understanding of IT system controls, COSO framework, application workflow and data architecture. Experience working with computer-aided auditing, continuous monitoring and data analytic tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• CIA/CPA/CISA qualification with 5+ years of experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm is strongly preferred
• Understanding of AI/ML models, LLMs (Large Language Models), API interactions, and Agentic AI frameworks
• Demonstrated strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills, with ability to navigate fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience managing a team preferred with strong knowledge of critical processes such as Business Operations, Order to Cash, Inventory, Production, Service, Supply Chain and Financial Service etc.

Along 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 deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay 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.