# Strategic Finance Lead, OpenAI for Inference 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: $293K to $325K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-14
- Apply by: 2026-11-28
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/096be63b-69cf-4295-9d29-d2e740058ea4?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/openai-strategic-finance-partner-openai-for-inference/

## About the role

We are looking for a hands-on finance leader with direct experience supporting silicon design or semiconductor development programs. You will own financial models, deal analysis, forecasts and operating reviews, working with engineering, research and commercial teams to translate technical milestones and investment needs into clear business decisions. You will partner with the finance leader on priorities, resource allocation and significant decisions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Direct finance experience supporting silicon design or semiconductor development, including ownership of development investment, program costs, pricing or commercialization models
- Practical understanding of silicon design and validation milestones, PPA, die and manufacturing economics, and the risks that affect program value
- Demonstrated ownership of complex financial models, forecasts, deal economics and recurring management reporting
- Strong quantitative judgment, hands-on modeling and clear communication with technical and commercial stakeholders
- Curiosity, intellectual honesty and the ability to move ambiguous work forward independently while seeking guidance on consequential decisions

Tags: Strategic Finance

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