# Lead, Technical Accounting (Compute Infrastructure) at OpenAI

- Company: OpenAI
- What the company does: Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.
- Company website: https://openai.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $216K to $240K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/7c936cfb-99c4-4e18-a033-75baa07cbb81
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/openai-lead-technical-accounting-compute-infrastructure/

## 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..

## What they're looking for

- Enjoyment in solving complex accounting questions that do not have obvious answers and building scalable accounting frameworks for new and evolving business activities
- Ability to move between technical U.S. GAAP research and practical business execution
- Comfortability in partnering with both accounting teams and non-accounting stakeholders
- Strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to document conclusions in a way that supports audit, reporting, and operational needs
- CPA or equivalent accounting qualification
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience

Tags: Finance