Strategic Finance Generalist

OpenAI

. Support critical corporate finance processes, including Board reporting and evolving our long-term forecasting models to support decision-making around expansion and operational strategies.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $234,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support critical corporate finance processes, including Board reporting and evolving our long-term forecasting models to support decision-making around expansion and operational strategies.
Support strategic project work spanning transactions, capital markets activities, market research, new business model evaluations, and other business critical initiatives.
Create high-quality presentations for communicating OpenAI’s financial performance.
Distill our business and cost drivers into key metrics that underpin how we communicate financial performance, allocate resources, and plan for growth.
Identify areas of opportunity across our P&L, cash flow and balance sheet.
Stay current on market trends and best-in-class financial performance benchmarks.
Working closely with our Accounting and Corporate Finance teams to build and evolve our financial reporting as well as finance team operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or another highly analytical role.
A strong ability to critically evaluate opportunities and risks in financials.
Expert modeling and analytical skills.
An exemplary ability to distill complex financial information into actionable insights.
Excellent communication skills and “story telling” ability when presenting data insights.
An understanding of business models and metrics that are relevant to OpenAI (i.e. B2B & B2C subscription and consumption models).
Strong enthusiasm about technology and artificial intelligence.
Best-in-class attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelinganalytical skillsfinancial reportingmarket researchP&L analysiscash flow analysisbalance sheet analysisdata presentationbusiness model evaluationforecasting

Soft Skills

critical evaluationcommunication skillsstorytellingattention to detailcommitment to accuracy