Senior Program Controller at Zoox (Foster City, CA)
Zoox· Foster City, CA· $190k–$228k·
Role details
Salary
$190k–$228k
Work type
Onsite
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
Why work at Zoox
- Culture: Diverse, supportive community with inclusion‑focused strategy. Crew‑led groups for personal and professional development. Emphasis on trust, humility, and openness zoox.com/careers
- Work environment: Hybrid? The careers page lists many roles as “On‑site” in Foster City, CA, with other office locations available. In‑office perks include a famous food program with daily changing local and sustainable dishes, plus a busy calendar of events and sports teams.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health plans (Cigna), mental health support, wellbeing program, flexible time off, generous family planning and caregiver support, and a commitment to work‑life balance.
- Growth opportunities: Work on cutting‑edge autonomous vehicle technology alongside some of the brightest minds in AI, engineering, computer vision, and more. Offers internships and re‑entry programs (via Path Forward) for career returners.
- Recruitment process: Uses AI tools to assist in reviewing applications but final decisions are human. No fees are charged at any stage – watch for recruitment scams zoox.com/journal/landing-a-job-zoox