Sr. Director, Accounting

STACK Infrastructure US; United States; On-site; USD 193,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental Care

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programs

Job summary

STACK Infrastructure is seeking a Sr. Director, Accounting to lead equity and intercompany accounting, and to helm the shared services function including AP and payroll.

This role requires deep GAAP knowledge, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering process improvements in a data center or capital-intensive environment. The position is based in Denver, CO, with at least three days in the office, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a data center, real estate, infrastructure, or capital-intensive industry.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, equity accounting, and consolidation across multi-entity structures.
• Proven experience leading shared services functions and driving accounting process improvements.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Equity Accounting: Oversee all equity-related accounting and work closely with private equity partners.
• Intercompany Accounting: Lead intercompany accounting across multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate transaction recording and reconciliations.
• Shared Services: Oversee Accounts Payable and Payroll, drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Leadership & Strategy: Build and lead a high-performing accounting team and ensure SOX compliance.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Equity accounting

Intercompany accounting

SOX/compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

THE COMPANY

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the worlds most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience. STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK.

THE POSITION

Sr. Director, Accounting is a key role supporting a wide range of accounting roles.

• Equity Accounting: Oversee all equity-related accounting and work closely with the private equity partners. Oversee the capital statements, dividend and distribution calculations, account reconciliations and discrepancy research. Ensure proper integration with financial reporting tools.
• Intercompany Accounting: Lead intercompany accounting across multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate transaction recording, reconciliations, and eliminations. Assist with the preparation for a new intercompany system. Develop and maintain policies for intercompany settlements, allocations, monthly reporting. Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, and FP&A teams on entity structure, funding, and capital flows. Ensure complete and accurate consolidation of intercompany balances for financial reporting and audit purposes.
• Shared Services: Oversee the Shared Services organization, managing core accounting operations including Accounts Payable and Payroll accounting. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and internal controls. Develop and monitor KPIs and SLAs to measure service quality, accuracy, and timeliness. Partner with technology and finance teams to implement ERP enhancements and automation tools that support organizational growth.
• Leadership & Strategy: Serve as an advisor to the Accounting Department, providing insights on accounting implications for strategic initiatives, system implementations and investments. Build and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development. Ensure strong internal controls, SOX compliance, and adherence to financial policies and procedures. Partner with Finance, Development, and Operations to align accounting practices with business strategy and data center project execution. Lead initiatives that enhance the efficiency and scalability of the accounting organization through technology and process improvements.

THE DETAILS

• Location: Denver, CO - at least 3 days in office
• Travel: less than 10%
• Benefits: Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Leave Programs
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass comprehensive background screening

Compensation Range: $192,920.00 - $216,240.00

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a data center, real estate, infrastructure, or capital-intensive industry.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, equity accounting, and consolidation across multi-entity structures.
• Proven experience leading shared services functions and driving accounting process improvements.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and automation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with a strong attention to detail.

THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU

You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making. You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables. You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team. You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.

WHY STACK?

We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts - even a cell phone subsidy. We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs. Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues. We're growing - this is a great time to join and make an impact! STACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Note to external agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of STACK Infrastructure, Inc.

At STACK Infrastructure, you can accelerate your career within the high-growth digital infrastructure industry by joining a team that empowers innovation and values dynamic collaboration. As a leading global developer and operator of data centers, STACK enables you to contribute to the digital foundation that fuels today’s most innovative companies. Here, your career growth is ignited by meaningful work that directly supports the technologies driving our world forward. With a culture rooted in inclusivity and growth, STACK invests in your future. Here, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and career development is central. Join us to be part of a team where your skills and ideas shape the future of digital infrastructure, building not just a job, but a lasting career with impact.