About This Role: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.
What You'll Be Working On:- 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 rollforwards, 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
What You'll Bring to the Team:- 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.
Bonus Points:- Proven ability to own a work stream end-to-end with limited supervision in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong communication skills, capable of explaining accounting treatment and variances to development, construction, and operations partners.
- Strong systems and process orientation - comfort with large ERP environments (NetSuite, Oracle, or similar), advanced Excel, and project-cost tracking tools.
Benefits:- Competitive compensation
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
Compensation:Compensation will be paid in the range of $85,000 - $105,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
