Manager, US Tax Operations

OpenAI OpenAI · AI Frontier · San Francisco, CA · Finance

This role is for a Tax Manager at OpenAI, focusing on evolving the tax function into a data-driven, AI-first operating model. Responsibilities include managing tax compliance and provision, working with database-driven workflows, reviewing and improving automated tax outputs, building data models and AI-assisted processes, and using AI tools to enhance workflows. The role emphasizes process improvement and system-based solutions over traditional spreadsheet methods.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support monthly and quarterly tax provision processes using structured, data-driven workflows rather than traditional spreadsheet preparation.
  2. Perform first-level review and validation of automated provision outputs and data pipelines.
  3. Assist with tax compliance and return preparation using centralized data and system-driven processes.
  4. Build and maintain database-driven tax calculations and models.
  5. Develop scenario models to evaluate regulatory changes, transactions, and restructuring impacts.

Skills

Required

  • 6+ years of experience in corporate income tax (provision and/or compliance).
  • Strong understanding of U.S. tax provision (ASC 740) and/or compliance processes.
  • Experience working with large datasets, structured data, or financial systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes, not just execute them.
  • Comfort working in environments where automation and AI are core to workflows.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience with SQL, databases, or data transformation tools.
  • Comfort working outside of Excel-heavy workflows toward system-based solutions.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with automation tools, scripting, or AI-assisted workflows.

What the JD emphasized

  • AI-first operating model
  • AI-assisted processes
  • AI tools