About this role
Managing end-to-end financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules while maintaining rollforwards and tie-outs forms the core of daily operations. The Financial Reporting team builds scalable reporting systems to support rapid organizational growth and deliver accurate GAAP information to stakeholders.
OpenAI seeks a Senior Manager of Financial Reporting to run reporting processes in a technically complex environment. The person in this role collaborates with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Investor Relations to streamline data flows and convert ambiguity into audit-ready outputs. Ideal candidates bring strong technical judgment and a willingness to handle hands-on deliverables.
What you will do
- Modernize reporting workflows by leveraging ChatGPT, Codex, and proprietary AI tools to minimize manual effort and accelerate deep analysis.
- Prepare GAAP financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules while maintaining rollforwards and internal consistency checks.
- Partner with external auditors to manage day-to-day audit workflows, including PBC coordination and issue resolution.
- Ensure reporting outputs reconcile to source records and variances are thoroughly documented each cycle.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Investor Relations to align inputs and streamline reporting processes.
- Turn technical accounting conclusions and audit feedback into crisp disclosures, memos, and leadership-ready summaries.
- Identify and implement process improvements, standard templates, and control points to simplify workflows and increase automation.
What you need
- Possess 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years in external reporting.
- Demonstrate a strong track record of owning GAAP financial statements and disclosures in dynamic environments.
- Bring hands-on experience with financial reporting and ERP systems such as Workiva and Oracle.
- Show proven project management and communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Hold an active CPA license alongside deep technical accounting knowledge and expertise in researching standards.
Nice to have
- Background working in late-stage startups or large tech companies undergoing significant growth or transformation
- Experience working in investor relations or closely partnering with IR teams to manage investor inquiries
- Exposure to high-visibility financial events such as operational maturity initiatives, financing rounds, mergers, or acquisitions
- Genuine passion for innovation with an interest in AI and mission-driven organizations
Benefits
- Offers Equity
- Relocation assistance to new employees
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. The team uses a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week.
What compensation is offered for this position?
The salary range is $216K – $240K and the position offers equity.
What tools and systems will I use in this job?
You will use financial reporting and ERP systems such as Workiva and Oracle, along with internal AI tools like ChatGPT and Codex.
Which teams will I collaborate with?
You will collaborate closely with teams across Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Investor Relations.