Senior Program Controller

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Amazon RSUs

Health insurance

Long-term care insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Zoox in Foster City, CA, seeks a Senior Program Controller to lead financial management for Vehicle Development programs. You will develop budgets, monitor expenditures and provide critical insights to support portfolio decisions.

Requirements include a BS in a finance-related field and 10+ years in program financial management; strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The role emphasizes cost control and robust financial governance.

Qualifications

• BS in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years in Program/Project Financial Management.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Financial Modeling Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain program budgets and forecasts.
• Establish cost baselines and track variances against approved budgets.
• Support business case development and financial modeling for new initiatives.
• Monitor program expenditures and ensure spending aligns with approved budgets.
• Track actual costs against forecasts and investigate variances.
• Implement and maintain cost control processes and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Collaboration

Financial modeling

Budget management

Education

BS in Finance, Accounting or related field

MBA

MS in Finance

Tools

Google Sheets

SAP S/4Hana

Anaplan

Google Docs

Job description

The Senior Program Controller is responsible for the financial management, planning, monitoring and reporting of programs and projects within Vehicle Development. This role ensures effective cost control, budget management and financial governance while providing critical insights to support decision‑making across program portfolios.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, manage and maintain program budgets and forecasts
• Establish cost baselines and track variances against approved budgets
• Support business case development and financial modeling for new initiatives
• Monitor program expenditures and ensure spending aligns with approved budgets
• Track actual costs against forecasts and investigate variances
• Implement and maintain cost control processes and tools

Qualifications

• BS in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• At least 10 years in Program/Project Financial Management
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Financial Modeling Methodologies

Bonus Qualifications

• MBA, MS in Finance
• Experience with SAP S/4Hana, Anaplan, Google Docs
• Automotive OEM experience

$183,000 - $220,000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.