Head of AI Infrastructure Accounting
About the Team
OpenAI Finance is responsible for ensuring the organization is set up for success in pursuit of its mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.
The AI Infrastructure Accounting team manages all aspects of cloud computing, platform infrastructure, and data costs. This team ensures operational scalability and financial accuracy of the core functions that enable OpenAI's research and commercial success.
About the Role
We’re looking for a senior accounting leader with a strong foundation in operational accounting to join our team. You will have deep subject matter expertise in technical accounting (ASC 842), strong analytical and leadership skills, and a penchant for process improvement. In this role, you will ensure the timely and accurate financial reporting for a critical part of OpenAI’s business.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.
In this role, you will:
Lead the team responsible for end-to-end accounting and reporting for all aspects of AI infrastructure, including compute, core technology systems, and data costs.
Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting that enables strategic decision-making by business leaders.
Partner cross-functionally to improve upstream data pipelines and build robust reporting capabilities.
Serve as the in-house expert on ASC 842, collaborating with the broader accounting team to review technical memos related to infrastructure costs.
Design and scale systems and processes that support the company’s evolving financial complexity.
You might thrive in this role if you have:
15+ years of progressive experience in accounting, audit or advisory services, coupled with operational experience in technology companies.
Mastery of technical accounting concepts related to leases (ASC 842) and related financial reporting requirements.
Prior ownership of end-to-end accounting processes and demonstrated ability to improve complex workflows.
Experience owning data center build outs, technology manufacturing, and/or data acquisition.
Best-in-class attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy.
Deep understanding of artificial intelligence development and platform infrastructure investments as key inputs to its success.
Exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively partner with internal and external stakeholders.
A passion for technology and artificial intelligence.
CPA or CA.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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For US Based Candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link.
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At OpenAI, we're on a mission to make sure artificial general intelligence benefits everyone, and we want you to help us in this exciting endeavor as the Head of AI Infrastructure Accounting. Located in the vibrant city of San Francisco, this pivotal role calls for a seasoned accounting leader who thrives in technological environments. Your main responsibility will be to oversee the accounting and reporting for all aspects of our AI infrastructure, which includes managing costs associated with cloud computing and core technology systems. With your strong foundation in operational accounting and deeper expertise in technical accounting principles like ASC 842, you will help OpenAI create reliable financial reports that guide strategic decision-making. You’ll have the opportunity to streamline processes, enhance upstream data pipelines, and build a robust financial reporting system that can keep pace with our evolving needs. If you have a passion for technology and a keen analytical mind, you’ll find this role especially fulfilling. Our team seeks someone who has a rich experience of at least 15 years in accounting, particularly within tech companies, and a commendable eye for detail. Plus, we embrace a hybrid work model, allowing you to work remotely three days a week—perfect for achieving that work-life balance! Whether you're enhancing workflows or collaborating with cross-functional teams to boost reporting capabilities, your contributions will be vital to our success here at OpenAI. Let’s shape the future of AI together!
OpenAI is a US based, private research laboratory that aims to develop and direct AI. It is one of the leading Artifical Intellgence organizations and has developed several large AI language models including ChatGPT.
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