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Senior Manager

Lead, Technical Accounting (Compute Infrastructure)

OpenAI · San Francisco, California · Hybrid

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Pay$216k to $240k a year
LevelSenior Manager · Accounting
Work modeHybrid
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseRequired
Experience10 years+
PostedAug 31, 2026
Found by usOct 7, 2026
Last checkedOct 10, 2026

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Lead technical accounting analysis and implement accounting guidance for compute infrastructure and related transactions.

Licensed CPAPublic accountant moving to industry

Worth knowing: Requires prior Big 4 or national firm experience and 10+ years' experience.

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About the Team OpenAI Finance is responsible for ensuring the organization is set up for success in pursuit of its mission. The Technical Accounting team plays a crucial role in helping OpenAI navigate complex, judgmental, and rapidly evolving accounting matters with rigor and clarity. We aim to bring both technical excellence and strong business partnership to some of the most novel accounting questions in the industry. About the Role As Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, Compute Infrastructure, you will lead the evaluation, documentation, and operationalization of complex accounting matters related to OpenAI's compute infrastructure, strategic investments, and other non-routine business activities.. This role sits at the intersection of U.S. GAAP technical accounting, infrastructure strategy, financial reporting, controls, and cross-functional execution. Key areas may include cloud compute arrangements, data center and colocation arrangements, lease accounting under ASC 842, power purchase agreements, strategic investments, consolidation evaluations under ASC 810, financial instruments, and other emerging or non-standard arrangements. 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: Lead technical accounting analysis for complex, judgmental, and non-routine transactions under U.S. GAAP. Evaluate accounting implications for compute infrastructure arrangements, including cloud compute, data center, colocation, lease, PPA, infrastructure procurement, and related commercial arrangements. Partner with Controllership, Tax, Legal, FP&A, Procurement, Infrastructure, and other cross-functional teams to assess the accounting implications of new products, commercial arrangements, strategic transactions, and business initiatives. Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and other auditor-ready documentation. Translate technical accounting conclusions into operational guidance, including journal entries, close procedures, workpapers, disclosure considerations, and control requirements. Advise on accounting areas such as ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC 810 consolidation and VIE evaluations, financial instruments, strategic investments, and financial statement presentation.

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