The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We’re not just seeking to change how our cars work – we’re seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

As an Assistant Plant Controller, you will partner with both the Corporate Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective cost management across the Hanford manufacturing plant. This role combines plant-level cost accounting and operational analysis with broader corporate accounting functions, including compliance, audit support, and financial close management. Travel required quarterly to the plant facility in Hanford, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Operations & Cost Accounting:

• Support the Corporate Controller in maintaining a strong system of internal controls, safeguarding company assets and ensuring integrity of plant financial transactions.

• Support the Cost Accountant in managing inventory accuracy and cost accounting processes, including standard costing, inventory valuation (LCM), and reconciliation of fixed assets with the General Ledger.”

• Analyze plant operating costs in detail and recommend actions to improve profitability and ROI.

Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting schedules to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Develop and maintain internal accounting policies; monitor emerging technologies to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

• Provide direct support during quarterly reviews and annual audits, including SEC financial statement reviews, statutory audits, and tax filings.

• Serve as a key liaison with the China accounting team, ensuring alignment of accounting practices, reconciliations, and reporting standards across jurisdictions

Process Improvement & Leadership:

• Partner with plant and corporate leaders to assess financial implications of operational strategies and cost control initiatives.

• Support process improvement initiatives across both plant operations and corporate accounting.

• Assist in coordinating audits of plant and corporate accounts to ensure compliance with state, federal, and international requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment and a publicly traded company

• Strong leadership potential, high ethical standards, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.

• Excellent communication skills and teamwork tendencies

• Experience with OEM, multinational corporations, or high-growth organizations.

• Exposure to SOX compliance, internal audit, and process improvement initiatives.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; SAP/SAP HANA preferred

• A penchant for multi-tasking and self-starting

• A genuine fascination for the field and a commitment to global change

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA or similar certification preferred

• Bilingual: Fluent in English and Mandarin (verbal and written) is preferred, to collaborate effectively with teams in China

Annual Salary Range:

($160,000.00 - $180,000.00 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

Perks + Benefits

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)

• 401(k) options

• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment

• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.