Manager, Lease Operations Technical Accounting at CoreWeave in Dallas, TX

Job description

• 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. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

Responsibilities

• As Manager of the Leasing Team, you will lead a team of senior accountants and own the end-to-end accounting for CoreWeave’s lease portfolio under ASC 842. You will oversee the review of Network Service Agreements and complex contracts for embedded leases, manage month-end close, drive cross-functional collaboration, and build processes that can scale with CoreWeave’s accelerating growth. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior finance leadership and a significant opportunity to shape the team’s capabilities and operating model.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior accountants focused on lease accounting
• Oversee the identification and evaluation of embedded leases within Network Service Agreements and other 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 for the lease portfolio
• Prepare and review balance sheet and P&L analytics for lease-related accounts, providing clear variance explanations to senior stakeholders
• Partner with Legal, FP&A, Operations, and Treasury on new lease transactions, contract amendments, and new lease structures
• Drive process improvement initiatives and build scalable controls to support a rapidly growing and complex portfolio
• Manage the relationship with external auditors on lease matters; prepare and review technical accounting memos
• Support the preparation of lease-related disclosures for financial statements in accordance with US GAAP

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with substantial focus on lease accounting or technical accounting
• Deep working knowledge of ASC 842 (Leases) and demonstrated experience applying it to complex contract structures
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting professionals
• CPA required, or actively pursuing CPA licensure
• Proven ability to identify embedded leases and apply the appropriate accounting treatment to complex data center, colocation, or similar service agreements
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to present technical accounting conclusions to senior finance leaders and auditors
• Proficiency with ERP systems and lease accounting software (e.g., CoStar, NetSuite, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree a plus
• Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or large regional firmExperience with complex lease structures, sale-leaseback transactions, or similar technical accounting areasBackground in technology, cloud infrastructure, data center, or real estate industries

Skills

Required

• ASC 842 (Leases)
• Lease accounting
• Technical accounting
• Embedded lease identification
• ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)
• Lease accounting software (e.g., CoStar)
• Financial statement preparation
• Month-end close
• Team management
• Mentoring
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills

Preferred

• Complex lease structures
• Sale-leaseback transactions

Benefits

• At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:
• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together
• We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!
• 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
• The base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $153,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the 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).