What You’ll Do
You’ll be a leader in CoreWeave’s Accounting Operations team responsible for technical and operational compliance of our lease portfolio. You’ll lead the Lease Accounting team, responsible for managing and coordinating a broad range of technical and operational accounting and reporting activities associated with our global data center lease obligations. Your leadership will be essential in guiding the team and other functional areas through the complexities of lease accounting while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. You will also maintain ownership of SOX key controls, facilitate audits, and drive process improvements to enhance the internal control environment. Your ability to coach and develop your team will be vital in achieving departmental and company objectives, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working towards common goals. Your leadership will be essential in guiding the team and other functional stakeholders through the complexities of ASC 842 while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role reports to the Head of Operations Accounting.
- Oversee the Global Lease Accounting team and lead all reporting related activities for all global Data Centers
- Manage the period-end financial close process (fiscal month, quarter, and year-end)
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of lease models, period-end account reconciliations and journal entries
- Prepare and review analyses for complex lease arrangements, document technical guidance and ensure proper accounting of transactions
- Provide support to Tax and Financial Reporting and adhere to external reporting timelines
- Technical lead for Lease Accounting activities and work closely with Technical Accounting to address and document complex issues
- Ensure timely and accurate information flow between the Controllership team, external auditors, and Internal Audit
- Maintain ownership of SOX key controls related to owned accounts and processes.
- Facilitate internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to information requests
- Continuously evaluate SOX controls and implement necessary changes in collaboration with Internal Audit
- Review existing processes to identify improvement opportunities, focusing on simplification and optimization
- Drive the reduction of the close timeline by streamlining close-related activities.
- Evaluate and implement accounting and operational policies to improve accuracy and compliance
- Assist in implementing changes due to new accounting standards and regulatory changes
- Provide continuous training and leadership to the Team
- Perform quarterly check-ins and annual performance reviews for direct reports
- Establish goals for direct reports aligned with departmental and company objectives
- Manage team workload and structure to ensure balance and alignment with individual skillsets
- Build and maintain relationships with business leaders to enhance cross-functional collaboration
Investing in our people is one of our top priorities, and we value candidates who can bring their diversified experiences to our teams. Here are some qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. We'd love to talk about whether this aligns with your experience and Interests and what you’re excited to work on next.
Who You Are
- 7+ years of related experience, including a minimum of 2 years in Big 4 public accounting
- Strong knowledge of ASC 842
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Innovative team player with self-motivation and cross-functional teamwork skills
- Ability to provide critical feedback and engage in difficult conversations respectfully
- Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, delegate, and multi-task responsibilities effectively
- Comfortable rolling up sleeves and getting into the details
- Prior experience growing a remote team
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $160,000-$200,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
