Senior Operations Accountant

Crusoe Energy Systems LLC; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Restricted Stock Units

Paid time off & holidays

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA contributions from employer

Parental leave

Life insurance, disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health & wellness support

Commuter benefits

Cell phone stipend

401(k) with company match

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Crusoe Energy Systems LLC in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Operations Accountant to own the accounting for AI data center development projects and operating sites. This hands-on role partners with operations, project controls, and FP&A to deliver accurate financial information for a rapidly scaling portfolio.

Responsibilities include CIP tracking, fixed assets, lease accounting under ASC 842, month-end close, and project-level reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• CPA designation is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CIP schedules and cost capitalization for AI data center projects.
• Own month-end close activities for development and operating entities.
• Review vendor invoices, change orders, and budgets with operations teams.
• Apply ASC 842 to ground leases and real estate contracts.
• Prepare monthly project- and site-level financial reporting packages.
• Execute SOX-relevant controls and support audits.

Skills

4+ years accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

Excel

Project-cost tracking tools

Job description

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack - from electrons to tokens - to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that - with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved - people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

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 $90,000 - $110,000 + 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.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.