Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Technical Accounting, the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting will have a strong background in technical accounting, excellent written and analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role will ensure compliance with accounting standards, provide technical accounting guidance, and support the company's financial reporting process, technical accounting, and reporting function.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical accounting guidance and support for complex transactions and new business initiatives, such as debt/equity financing, customer contracts, business combinations, and investment accounting, including embedded derivatives analysis.
• Prepare technical accounting memos for complex transactions, including but not limited to ASC 842, ASC 360, ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 470, ASC 718, ASC 815, and ASC 323.
• Research, interpret, and implement accounting standards and regulations (GAAP, IFRS).
• Develop, write, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Revenue, Fixed Assets, Leasing, FP&A, Tax, Legal) to provide accounting expertise and support.
• Serve as a liaison and work with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Work with external valuation specialists to ensure complex transaction valuations are completed on a timely basis, including managing all inputs used in those valuations: derivatives valuation, special transaction valuations, etc.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the accounting and finance team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, providing training and development opportunities.
• Monitor the issuance of new FASB pronouncements, advise management of trends and changes in reporting requirements, and recommend and implement the best approach for any changes in reporting.
• Manage and perform ad hoc accounting research that supports accounting consultations for business transactions.
• Leverage IT tools and systems to automate and streamline accounting workflows for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Work with the internal team to implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with internal control and SOX.
• Assist other teams with ad hoc accounting and reporting needs.
• Support a collaborative finance culture focused on value creation and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• A master's or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and CPA designation is required.
• 8+ years of experience in leading technical accounting, including public accounting (Big Four experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to research and interpret complex accounting issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Netsuite and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with IFRS and international accounting standards.
• Prior experience in a technology or software company.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive initiatives to completion.

The base salary range for this role is $149,000.00 to $198,000.00. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

The range we've posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.