Senior Director of Technical Accounting

Crusoe
Denver, US
Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior accounting professionals with deep US GAAP expertise who thrive in strategic, compliance-focused roles within high-growth tech sectors.

Best fit for

  • Strategic architect of accounting policies, not just a compliance checker.
    — “strategic architect of our accounting policies and procedures
  • Public accounting veterans with a CPA and SEC reporting mastery.
    — “Deep mastery of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
  • Leaders who elevate team financial literacy through technical guidance.
    — “Provide technical guidance and training to the broader finance and accounting teams

Things to consider

  • CPA license is mandatory, not optional, for this role.
    — “CPA license is required
  • Expect to manage multiple priorities under strict timelines.
    — “Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting defined timelines

How to stand out

  • Highlight audit experience where insights drove organizational change.
    — “Track record of influencing change through audit insights
  • Demonstrate ability to simplify complex accounting issues for non-experts.
    — “Ability to communicate complex accounting issues in clear and concise manner
  • Showcase cross-functional collaboration in past SOX or compliance projects.
    — “Partner with the Internal Audit team to maintain a robust SOX compliance
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • Develop and maintain corporate accounting policies
  • Assist with external audit
  • Provide ongoing technical accounting guidance
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience10+ years of accounting and/or audit experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical AccountingUS GAAPSEC Reporting RequirementsFinancial StatementsSOX ComplianceProject ManagementCommunication

Preferred

CPA LicensePublic Accounting ExperienceInfluencing Change Through Audit InsightsManaging And Developing Managers

Stack & domain

AccountingFinancial ReportingFasbGaapSec ReportingSox ComplianceCPACommunicationCollaborationFinance

About the role

The Senior Director of Technical Accounting at Crusoe plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial policies and ensuring compliance with US GAAP, making this position ideal for a seasoned professional with a strategic mindset and a deep understanding of complex accounting standards.

Original posting from Crusoe via Ashby

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:

We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Director of Technical Accounting to serve as the resident expert on complex accounting standards and financial reporting. In this role, you will not just be "checking the boxes"—you will be the strategic architect of our accounting policies and procedures across all aspects of the Company.

You will lead the interpretation and implementation of new FASB/GAAP standards, assist with the preparation of financial statements, and work with the Company’s external auditors.

What You'll Be Working On:

  • Develop, maintain, and update corporate accounting policies to ensure global consistency and compliance with US GAAP.
  • Assist with the external audit, including researching accounting guidance, writing detailed technical accounting memorandums, and reviewing financial statement disclosures
  • Review FASB Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) and assess the impact on the Company’s financial statements
  • Provide ongoing technical accounting guidance as products, operations, and regulations evolve
  • Partner with the Internal Audit team to maintain a robust SOX compliance
  • Provide technical guidance and training to the broader finance and accounting teams to elevate the organization’s financial literacy

What You'll Bring to the Team:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of accounting and/or audit experience
  • Deep mastery of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
  • Ability to communicate complex accounting issues in clear and concise manner
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting defined timelines
  • Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across functions
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

Bonus Points

  • CPA license is required
  • Public accounting experience
  • Track record of influencing change through audit insights
  • Experience managing and developing managers
  • Ability to translate risk into clear, actionable business guidance

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
  • 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
  • Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
  • Daily meals allowance
  • Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $160,000 - $235,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, 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.

Source: Crusoe careers (Ashby)

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