Lead all accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities across APAC legal entities.
Own regional month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and consolidation into the global group.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory reporting requirements.
Oversee statutory financial statements, audits, board reporting, and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions.
Manage complex intercompany arrangements, transfer pricing implementations, and foreign currency matters in partnership with Tax and Treasury.
Partner with Legal, Tax, Treasury, and external advisors on new entity establishment and ongoing compliance requirements.
Drive scalable accounting processes, controls, and operating procedures to support continued regional growth.
Partner with Finance Systems teams on Oracle and broader finance technology initiatives across APAC.
Lead automation and process improvement efforts leveraging AI and emerging technologies.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing APAC finance and accounting organization.
Establish the regional hiring roadmap as OpenAI expands its presence across APAC.
Act as the senior finance business partner for APAC leadership.
Support expansion into new markets and jurisdictions across the region.
Help shape OpenAI's long-term international finance strategy and operating model.

CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
10+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience within multinational organizations.
Significant experience leading accounting and finance operations across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, IFRS, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and foreign currency reporting.
Extensive experience leading statutory audits and corporate compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across key APAC markets including ensuring compliance with the Indian Companies Act.
Strong knowledge of transfer pricing, international corporate structures, and cross-border operations.
Experience implementing or operating large-scale ERP platforms such as Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, or Workday.

APAC Controller

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