Senior Manager, European Operations Controller

CoreWeave; London; Hybrid; GBP 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Manager for the European Operations Accounting Team in London. This role involves managing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and leading the team towards performance improvement. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of experience, strong knowledge of US GAAP, and proven leadership skills in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, hybrid work environment offered.

Benefits

Family-level Medical Insurance

Family-level Dental Insurance

Generous Pension Contribution

Life Assurance at 4x Salary

Critical Illness Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience in a large public multinational company.
• Understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the European operations accounting team.
• Design and execute work processes and financial reporting.
• Provide financial guidance and analysis.
• Manage and develop team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Compliance with US GAAP

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Job description

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll be a leader in CoreWeave’s European Operations Accounting Team, responsible for the technical and operational activities of our European data center operations. You’ll lead the European operations accounting team, responsible for managing and coordinating a broad range of operations accounting and reporting activities. You will also maintain ownership of SOX key controls, facilitate audits, and drive process improvements to enhance the internal control environment. Your ability to coach and develop your team will be vital in achieving departmental and company objectives, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working towards common goals. Your leadership will be essential in guiding the team and other functional stakeholders through the accounting complexities while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role reports to the Head of Operations Accounting.

• The Senior Manager, European Operations Controller, is responsible for leading the accounting teams supporting our European operational activities.
• This position will develop and track performance metrics, drive standardisation and continuous improvements and the related productivity metrics/targets for our European Operations.
• Responsible for designing and executing work processes, financial reporting and controls, and the organisation's supporting operations in finance and accounting; the role is responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, effectiveness of financial controls, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as statutory reporting requirements.
• Proactively provide financial guidance and analysis.
• In addition, the position is responsible for ensuring effective and well controlled financial processes, managing and developing team members.
• This includes the reporting and management understanding of variance
• Ensure timely and accurate information flow between the Finance, Operational Leaders, Treasury, Tax, external auditors, and Senior Leaders
• Maintain ownership of SOX key controls related to owned accounts and processes.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to information requests.
• Other responsibilities as required
• Review existing processes to identify improvement opportunities, focusing on simplification and optimisation.
• Provide continuous training and leadership to the Team
• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders to enhance cross-functional collaboration

Who You Are

• 4+ years of related experience with a large public multinational company
• Understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Innovative team player with self-motivation and cross-functional teamwork skills
• Ability to provide critical feedback and engage in difficult conversations respectfully
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise, delegate, and multitask responsibilities effectively
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves and getting into the details
• Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus

The base pay for this position ranges from £103,0000 to £120,000. Pay is based on several factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Family-level Medical Insurance
• Family-level Dental Insurance
• Generous Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance at 4x Salary
• Critical Illness Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work culture focused on innovative disruption

Benefits may vary by location.

Our Workplace

While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

CoreWeave does not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of CoreWeave and your Terms & Conditions associated with the use of CVs will be considered null and void.

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