6+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of close processes
Strong general accounting foundation with knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Hands-on intercompany accounting experience
Ability to independently resolve accounting issues and identify risks
Experience with internal controls and financial statement audits
Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion
Strong organizational and communication skills
CPA qualification and/or public accounting experience preferred
Responsibilities
Own the close for assigned accounting areas, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintain audit-ready documentation
Manage intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and settlements
Support consolidation activities and foreign currency accounting
Analyze balance sheet and P&L movements, providing clear commentary
Coordinate and review work from outsourced accounting partners
Own and improve internal controls and support external audits
Drive process improvements and automation with Business Systems
Benefits
Hybrid work model with 3 days in the office
Relocation assistance for new employees
Full Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for an Accounting Manager with a strong general accounting foundation and hands-on intercompany experience to join our Accounting Operations team. You will own accounting and close activities across assigned balance sheet and P&L areas, manage intercompany activity for assigned entities, and build efficient, well-controlled processes.
This is a hands-on individual contributor role with responsibility for independently managing accounting processes, exercising sound judgment, and reviewing work performed by outsourced partners. You will partner closely with Tax, Treasury, Strategic Finance, and Business Systems to resolve issues, support business growth, and improve how we work.
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 new employees.
In this role, you will:
Own the close for assigned accounting areas, including accruals, prepaids, and other balance sheet and operating expense accounts, ensuring accurate results and timely completion.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules; resolve accounting issues and maintain clear, audit-ready documentation.
Manage intercompany accounting for assigned entities, including cross-charges, reconciliations, and coordination of settlements. Investigate differences and drive timely resolution with counterparties.
Support consolidation activities, including intercompany eliminations, entity-level validations, and foreign currency accounting, in partnership with the consolidation lead.
Analyze balance sheet and P&L movements, develop clear flux commentary, and partner with Strategic Finance to explain business drivers and variances.
Coordinate and review work performed by outsourced accounting partners, setting expectations for quality, timeliness, and issue escalation.
Own and improve internal controls within assigned processes, maintain process documentation, and support external audits.
Drive process improvements and automation, partnering with Business Systems to improve Oracle workflows, strengthen data quality, and reduce manual work through tools and AI-enabled solutions.
Support new entities, acquisitions, and business initiatives by establishing accounting workflows and integrating them into the close.
You might thrive in this role if you have:
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated ownership of close processes and experience reviewing others' work or managing in outsourced support.
A strong general accounting foundation and practical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
Hands-on intercompany accounting experience, including recording transactions, reconciling balances, and resolving differences across entities.
The judgment to independently resolve routine and moderately complex accounting issues, identify risks, and escalate matters with clear recommendations.
Experience operating and improving internal controls and supporting financial statement audits.
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; Oracle Fusion experience is preferred, and exposure to Oracle FCCS or another consolidation system is a plus.
A track record of improving accounting processes, with curiosity about automation and AI tools.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively across teams.
CPA qualification and/or public accounting experience is preferred. Experience in a global, multi-entity or high-growth technology company is a plus.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory consisting of the for-profit corporation OpenAI LP and its parent company, the non-profit OpenAI Inc. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of technology leaders, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, and John Schulman. OpenAI's mission is to develop and promote friendly AI for the betterment of humanity. The company has developed a number of cutting-edge AI technologies, including GPT-3, a language processing system that can generate human-like text. OpenAI has received funding from a number of high-profile investors, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Peter Thiel.
