AI-Driven Finance & Operations Audit Leader

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Finance & Operations Audit Leader based in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid model (3 days in the office). You will shape strategy, methodology, and use AI and analytics to strengthen governance and risk management across finance and operations.

You will lead complex audits, forensic reviews, and advisory work, spanning treasury, tax, revenue, procurement, payroll, and planning, and you will coach teams while building a new, state-of-the-art audit capability.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of relevant experience in internal audit or related fields.
• Deep expertise in financial reporting, accounting, and controls across finance functions.
• Experience leading complex audits from risk assessment through remediation.
• Experience with forensic accounting or data analytics is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits and advisory reviews across finance and operations.
• Assess governance of financial management and critical business operations.
• Evaluate processes across reporting, treasury, tax, payroll, and planning.
• Conduct forensic reviews and develop clear conclusions.
• Use data analytics and AI to enhance risk assessment and monitoring.
• Translate findings into practical, timely advice for stakeholders.
• Build relationships with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and senior management.
• Coach colleagues and foster a culture of high standards.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Auditing

Data analytics

AI risk awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CIA or CPA preferred

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Finance & Operations Audit Leader based in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid model (3 days in the office). You will shape strategy, methodology, and use AI and analytics to strengthen governance and risk management across finance and operations.

You will lead complex audits, forensic reviews, and advisory work, spanning treasury, tax, revenue, procurement, payroll, and planning, and you will coach teams while building a new, state-of-the-art audit capability.