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Financial Analyst

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.

We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

About the Role

As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the financial foundations of a fast-growing AI company. Expect to drive working capital operations, accounting workflows, and aspects of the financial close process. This role is for a curious, adaptable professional hungry to make a real difference.

Responsibilities:

Manage accounting workflows, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
Oversee working capital operations and contribute to scrappy, high-impact finance projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial workflows and compliance.
Support financial reporting and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
Leverage curiosity and problem-solving skills to tackle evolving financial challenges.

Qualifications:

CPA required.
Experience with accounting workflows.
Familiarity with data center operations is a plus.
Comfort with scrappy, hands-on finance work and a desire to grow in accounting.
Experience with D365 is a bonus but not required.
Strong analytical skills and a commitment to excellence.
Big Four experience (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) is a plus but not required.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical conditions, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

xAI reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment:

Access to information technology systems and confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information, and/or user data;
Interacting with internal and/or external clients and colleagues; and
Exercising sound judgment.

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