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Manager, Infrastructure Capex Accounting

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | Seattle, WAFinance
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
11 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Manager, Infrastructure Capex Accounting position at Anthropic oversees the financial tracking and daily accounting operations for owned physical infrastructure assets in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA. This professional role suits an experienced accountant looking to manage capital expenditures and fixed asset portfolios within a rapidly growing artificial intelligence organization.

Role Overview

In this position, the professional manages end-to-end accounting processes for artificial intelligence infrastructure capital expenditures and fixed assets. Responsibilities include running monthly closes, managing construction-in-progress tracking, performing reconciliations, and executing roll-forwards and flux analyses. The selected individual acts as a key finance partner to non-finance groups, explaining financial impacts clearly and working on system scalability and data pipeline improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Own the complete accounting lifecycle for infrastructure capital expenditures and fixed assets, featuring monthly closes and reconciliations.
Apply technical expertise regarding ASC 360 standards for capitalization, useful lives, impairments, disposals, and asset retirement obligations.
Coordinate closely with Legal, Finance, and Data Center Operations during contract negotiations to understand financial commitments.
Translate complex accounting concepts into straightforward financial implications for technical stakeholders.
Improve upstream data pipelines regarding asset receipt, deployment, and operational in-service dates.
Design scalable controls and processes for a growing fixed asset portfolio while collaborating with external auditors.
Guide and mentor junior accounting staff within the infrastructure accounting team.
Drive process automation and use artificial intelligence tooling to boost reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

Possess seven or more years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in technology or infrastructure-heavy industries.
Hold a Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field of study, with a CPA or equivalent credential preferred.
Demonstrate robust technical knowledge of ASC 360 accounting rules applied to data center or compute-related assets.
Bring hands-on experience handling substantial fixed asset portfolios in fast-paced corporate settings.
Exhibit strong analytical capabilities when working with massive, complex datasets.
Demonstrate effective communication skills to influence cross-functional partners and mentor team members.

Nice to Have

Background working at hyperscalers, data center operators, or large compute consumers with infrastructure asset structures like GPU clusters and networking equipment.
Practical experience using fixed asset subledger systems at scale.
Proficiency in SQL for querying and analyzing large datasets.
Prior experience in Big 4 accounting advisory combined with industry tenure.
Knowledge regarding AI and machine learning infrastructure cost structures.
Experience applying artificial intelligence tooling, such as Claude, toward close automation and accounting memos.

Skills and Tools

Technical Accounting under ASC 360
Fixed Asset Accounting and Subledgers
Construction-in-Progress Tracking
SQL
Financial Reporting and Controls
Artificial Intelligence Tooling

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 USD
Competitive compensation packages and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation time and parental leave policies
Flexible working hours with a location-based hybrid policy requiring at least 25 percent office time
Visa sponsorship availability with immigration lawyer support

About the Company

Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems. The enterprise functions as a collaborative team of researchers, engineers, and business leaders working on large-scale AI research and safety. Employees operate out of physical office spaces designed for teamwork in locations including San Francisco and Seattle.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

SQL

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Manager, Infrastructure Capex Accounting role?

The annual salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $190,000 USD.

Where is this job located?

The role is based in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA, operating under a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, ideally with operational experience at technology or infrastructure-heavy companies.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer.

What technical accounting framework is essential for this position?

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge of ASC 360, specifically as applied to infrastructure, compute-related, or data center assets.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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