Senior Operations Accountant

Requirements

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is a plus
• Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is highly preferred
• Experience:
  
  4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful exposure to real estate development, construction, infrastructure, or data center operations; public/private mix preferred. Strong working knowledge of CIP accounting, fixed assets, and ASC 842
• (Desirable) Proven ability to own a work stream end-to-end with limited supervision in a fast-moving environment
• (Desirable) Strong communication skills, capable of explaining accounting treatment and variances to development, construction, and operations partners
• (Desirable) Strong systems and process orientation — comfort with large ERP environments (Net Suite, Oracle, or similar), advanced Excel, and project-cost tracking tools

• Reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations Accounting, the Senior Operations Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the accounting operations of Crusoe’s real estate development and AI infrastructure portfolio
• This is a hands‑on individual contributor role responsible for the day‑to‑day accounting, reporting, and analysis tied to data center development projects and operating sites. We are looking for a detail‑oriented accountant who can navigate complex, capital‑intensive development activity and partner closely with operations, project management, and FP&A
• This position will own the accounting cycle for assigned development projects and operating data centers — including construction‑in‑progress (CIP) tracking, fixed asset capitalization, lease and vendor accounting, and site‑level operating expense reporting — while providing finance leadership and operations partners with the accurate, timely information needed to manage a rapidly scaling portfolio
• Project & CIP Accounting:
  Maintain construction‑in‑progress schedules for AI data center development projects, ensuring accurate cost capitalization, allocation, and timely placed‑in‑service transfers to fixed assets
• Month‑End Close:
  Own assigned close activities for development and operating entities — journal entries, accruals, inter‑company allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations — meeting close deadlines with supporting documentation
• Operations Partnership:
  Partner with development, construction, and site operations teams to review vendor invoices, change orders, and project budgets; investigate variances and ensure costs are coded to the correct project, phase, and GL account
• Lease & Real Estate Accounting:
  Apply ASC 842 to ground leases, power agreements, and other real estate contracts; maintain lease schedules and ensure correct classification, measurement, and disclosure
• Reporting & Analysis:
  Prepare monthly project‑level and site‑level financial reporting packages, including spend vs. budget, capitalized cost roll forwards, and key operating metrics for AI infrastructure assets
• Controls & Compliance:
  Execute SOX‑relevant controls over CIP, fixed assets, and operating expenses; maintain documentation and support internal and external audit requests
• Key internal contacts:
  Accounting, FP&A, Tax, AP, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Site Operations, and Project Controls
• Key external contacts:
  General Contractors, Construction Vendors, Landlords, External Auditors, and JV Partner Accounting Teams