Compute & Infrastructure Accounting at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$145,000 – $190,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • 6-8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, audit or advisory services; operational experience following a transaction start to finish in technology companies is strongly preferred
  • A strong understanding of US GAAP, particularly ASC 360, ASC 842, and ASC 350
  • Experience working with large-scale fixed asset systems and ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
  • A builder mindset that enjoys turning messy, manual, or ambiguous workflows into streamlined, scalable, and reliable processes
  • Best-in-class attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy in an ever-changing business environment
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders in various parts of the world on complex topics
  • Deep understanding of artificial intelligence development and platform infrastructure investments as key inputs to its success
  • Genuine passion for technology and artificial intelligence aligned with our Company mission
  • CPA or CA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end financial accounting and reporting for compute and infrastructure costs to support a timely and accurate month-end close
  • Drive improvements in the quality of financial data by working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Technical Accounting to ensure the proper treatment of complex arrangements
  • Work closely with cross-functional partners in Engineering, Technical Program Management, Procurement, FP&A, and Legal to support business decisions and ensure alignment on infrastructure-related initiatives
  • Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors on compute and platform infrastructure processes

Skills

US GAAP
financial accounting
financial reporting
month-end close
technical accounting
cloud accounting
infrastructure accounting
cross-functional collaboration
financial data analysis
procurement

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$18,433.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
Mental healthcare service
Fertility treatment coverage
401(k) with generous matching
20-week paid parental leave
Life insurance (complimentary)
AD&D insurance (complimentary)
Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)
Optional buy-up life insurance
Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)
Annual learning & development stipend
Regular team happy hours and outings
Daily catered lunch and dinner
Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.
Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.
Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.
OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.
OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.
Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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