Job Locations US-CA-Santa Cruz

ID

2025-4213

Category

Finance

Type

Regular Full-Time

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

The Accounting Project Manager is responsible for leading initiatives to streamline and accelerate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. This role partners
with accounting, finance, IT, and operational teams to identify process inefficiencies, implement best practices, leverage automation, and track results to reduce close cycle times
without compromising accuracy or compliance.

Process Analysis & Design

• Evaluate current close processes, timelines, and dependencies to identify bottlenecks.
• Conduct root cause analysis of delays and recommend solutions aligned with accounting best practices.
• Develop future-state workflows that incorporate automation, standardization, and efficiency gains.

Project Management

• Lead and manage multiple close-related process improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource requirements; monitor progress against milestones.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure alignment with stakeholders.

Implementation & Change Management

• Partner with IT to implement ERP system enhancements, automation tools, and integrations.
• Standardize and document closing procedures, templates, and checklists.
• Deliver training to accounting staff to support adoption of new processes and tools.

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Track key performance metrics (e.g., days to close, number of post-close adjustments, error rates).
• Report on progress to leadership and recommend further optimization opportunities.
• Establish a continuous improvement culture within the accounting function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities.
• 3+ years of project management experience; PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, NetSuite) and accounting automation tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without direct authority.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to translate accounting needs into technical and operational requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and change management skills.
• Data-driven decision-making and KPI tracking capability.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $74,200 - $122,600/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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