Controller
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Senior
Department
Finance
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
January 11, 2023
We’re looking for a Controller who will lead all aspects of OpenAI’s core accounting and financial operations functions. You will oversee internal and external reporting, audits, systems, policies, and purchasing, and you will also be involved in budgeting / FP&A. This role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to solve complex problems across diverse subject areas.
This strategic, yet hands-on role, will report to the VP Finance and work closely with the COO, General Counsel, and key external partners. You will be a key player in driving the financial success of the organization by building – and sustaining – a world-class finance team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee core Controllership teams including revenue, opex, payroll, and consolidations and cultivate opportunities for team members' development and advancement
- Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and accuracy of all financial, managerial, and investor reporting
- Work with the VP Finance to research complex GAAP issues, summarize the implications for management, and prepare technical memorandums across various subject areas including, but not limited to, ASC 730, 810, 805, 718, 842, 606, 808, and 946
- Support new and existing research and products by working cross-functionally to manage risk, and build and maintain scalable accounting processes
- Manage key service provider relationships with auditors, outsourced accountants, technical accounting advisory, and strategic partners
- Work with broader OpenAI Finance to analyze financial performance, provide recommendations to senior leadership for improvement, and support key decision making
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of progressive experience in senior accounting leadership roles at some combination of public companies, late-stage startups, and / or public accounting firms
- CPA or CA with a deep understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements for various types of legal entities
- Strong project management skills encompassing attention to detail and ability to prioritize and lead high priority initiatives on concurrent timelines
- Exemplary interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to land complex concepts across multiple audiences
- Experience working with modern software and systems, particularly NetSuite, Airbase, and Vena
