About this role
Managing the end-to-end accounting integrity of a rapidly expanding lease portfolio requires robust processes and deep technical expertise as infrastructure scales. The leasing team inside the corporate accounting department addresses this challenge by partnering across legal, operations, and treasury to evaluate complex contracts and ensure proper US GAAP treatment. This manager takes ownership of lease accounting under ASC 842, overseeing month-end close procedures, identifying embedded leases within network service agreements, and mentoring senior accounting professionals. Candidates who thrive in this environment possess substantial technical accounting experience, strong analytical communication skills, and an eagerness to build scalable controls from scratch within a fast-paced setting.
What you will do
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior accountants focused on lease accounting operations.
- Oversee the identification and evaluation of embedded leases within Network Service Agreements and complex commercial contracts.
- Direct and review all lease accounting processes under ASC 842, including initial recognition, remeasurement, and modification analysis.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities specifically for the lease portfolio.
- Prepare and review balance sheet and P&L analytics while providing clear variance explanations to senior stakeholders.
- Partner closely with Legal, FP&A, Operations, and Treasury on new lease transactions, contract amendments, and new structures.
- Drive process improvement initiatives and build scalable controls to support a rapidly growing and complex portfolio.
- Manage external auditor relationships on lease matters and prepare technical accounting memos.
What you need
- Have at least 7 years of progressive accounting experience with a substantial focus on lease accounting or technical accounting.
- Demonstrate deep working knowledge of ASC 842 and its application to complex contract structures.
- Possess experience managing or mentoring accounting professionals.
- Hold an active CPA or be actively pursuing CPA licensure.
- Show a proven ability to identify embedded leases and apply appropriate accounting treatment to data center or colocation agreements.
- Bring strong analytical and communication skills to present technical conclusions to senior leaders and auditors.
- Demonstrate proficiency with ERP systems and lease accounting software such as CoStar or NetSuite.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Nice to have
- Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or large regional firm
- Experience with complex lease structures or sale-leaseback transactions
- Background in technology, cloud infrastructure, data center, or real estate industries
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) with a generous employer match
- Flexible PTO
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the compensation range for this position?
The base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $153,000. The starting salary is determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
What software and tools are used in this role?
This position requires proficiency with ERP systems and lease accounting software such as CoStar, NetSuite, or similar platforms. Team members apply these tools to manage portfolio accounting and compliance.
What team will I be working with?
You will sit within CoreWeave’s Corporate Accounting organization on the Leasing Team. This group partners closely with Legal, FP&A, Operations, and Treasury to evaluate complex contracts and ensure proper accounting treatment.
What benefits are included for full-time employees?
The US-based offerings for full-time employees include 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) with a generous employer match, and flexible PTO.