Strategic Finance - PCR Lead

Openai•San Francisco, CA

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Strategic Finance Generalist to help drive financial discipline for OpenAI across our finance, accounting and broader business areas. This role is based in our San Francisco HQ. 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: Ensure OpenAI operates with the highest financial standards Translate regulatory, reporting, governance, and controls requirements into functional workplans Serve as the integration point across Finance, Legal, IT, HR, and business teams Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and rest of our executive team on financial rigor This role is execution-heavy, judgment-driven, and cross-functional by design.

Requirements

Have operating financial experience across private and public companies
Have led projects end to end and played a leadership role owning the outcome.
Trusted by executives and senior leaders to frame trade-offs, pace decisions, and escalate risks
Deep understanding of large and complex org structures. Can act as the quarterback for x-functional collaborations across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, IT, HR, and leadership team
Understands how reporting, SOX/ICFR, systems, equity, compensation, governance, and audit interlock
Advisory experience acceptable only if deeply embedded with decision rights and execution ownership
Exposure to SEC reporting (S-1, 10-K, 10-Q preparation or review)
Experience scaling finance systems and processes in fast-growing tech companies

Responsibilities

Ensure OpenAI operates with the highest financial standards
Translate regulatory, reporting, governance, and controls requirements into functional workplans
Serve as the integration point across Finance, Legal, IT, HR, and business teams
Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and rest of our executive team on financial rigor