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
We are seeking a skilled Business Operations Engineer to join our team, with a focus on designing, implementing, and optimizing financial systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud-based technologies, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and a passion for streamlining business operations through technical solutions. This role will collaborate closely with finance, IT, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of financial systems.
Focus
- Lead the design, deployment, and integration of finance systems, including ERP platforms, accounting software, and payment processing tools.
- Utilize cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to host, scale, and maintain finance-related applications, ensuring high availability and security.
- Analyze existing business workflows and identify opportunities to automate and enhance financial operations using technology.
- Ensure systems align with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and support key functions such as general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
- Design and implement data pipelines to ensure accurate, real-time financial data flow between systems.
- Partner with finance teams to gather requirements and with IT teams to deploy solutions, providing technical expertise and documentation.
- Monitor system performance, resolve technical issues, and provide ongoing support for end-users.
- Ensure systems meet regulatory requirements and maintain data integrity through robust security practices.
Ideal Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field
- 5+ years in business operations, systems engineering, or a related role.
- Proven experience implementing finance systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle Financials).
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for hosting and managing applications.
- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL) for automation and data manipulation.
- Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and middleware for connecting finance systems.
Preferred Qualifications
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Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and reporting requirements.
Annual Salary Range
$180,000 - $440,000 USD
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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