Senior Manager, Technical Accounting (M&A)

OpenAI • San Francisco, CA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Manager, Technical Accounting - M&A, you’ll focus on accounting for the Day 1 impacts of business and asset acquisitions. You’ll research and analyze complex M&A transaction clauses, while also refreshing and documenting policies and controls for business acquisitions.
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 eligible employees.

Requirements

• CPA, CA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting firms and/or accounting leadership roles in technology company environments.
• A strong foundation in technical accounting, with proficiency in US GAAP and experience handling complex audit areas.
• Demonstrated ability in managing and supporting high-velocity, cross-functional teams on impactful projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a public accounting firm with a managerial or senior managerial role (preferred).
• Experience with both public and hyper-growth private SaaS companies.

Responsibilities

• Review complex accounting transactions and document novel accounting conclusions for business and asset acquisitions.
• Translate accounting conclusions into accurate month-end journal entries and quarterly footnote disclosures.
• Enhance current policies and controls surrounding M&A process.
• Create purchase price allocation workbooks, valuation of purchased entities, and business combination memos for each new business acquisition, in partnership with the controllership and tax teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed