Director of Finance, Strategic Initiatives
OpenAI
United States, California, San Francisco
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
Hybrid
Functions
Finance
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
04-29-2025
Description
We’re looking for a Director of Finance, Strategic Initiatives to lead and execute high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that help shape OpenAI’s strategic direction and long-term growth . You are a seasoned strategic leader with deep experience in integrations, finance transformation, and complex project execution. You’ll act as a force multiplier for leadership—ensuring our systems, controls, and processes scale effectively with the business.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, translates strategy into execution, and brings a structured, detail-oriented mindset to solving complex challenges.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive critical cross-functional finance initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic priorities, including but not limited to: internal controls implementation, ERP upgrades, and process optimization efforts.
- Lead and manage finance-related integrations, partnering closely with Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, Tax, Legal, and Business Systems to ensure seamless transitions and strong controls.
- Translate high-level business goals into clear execution plans, timelines, and outcomes, and present recommendations to senior leadership to drive alignment and decision-making.
- Build and execute detailed project plans, including stakeholder alignment, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with internal and external teams (e.g., auditors, consultants, systems integrators) to to align on priorities and ensure timely, high-quality execution of key initiatives.
- Help identify and resolve operational and control gaps as the business scales.
Qualification & Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Corporate Development, with 5+ years focused on integrations or finance transformation.
- Strong project leadership experience driving high-stakes, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
- Experience with controls and/or ERP implementations.
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting priorities.
- Excellent communication skills—you’re comfortable engaging executive stakeholders and aligning cross-functional teams.
- High integrity, strong ownership mindset, and a passion for building best-in-class systems and processes.
Benefits
No information available.
Company Profile
OpenAI
Industry
Research Services
Revenue
$3.7B
Employees
375
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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