Zoox ‚Ä¢ Foster City, California ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $183,000–$220,000 / year
Posted on Fri, Jul 10, 2026
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.