Sr. Manager, Joint Venture & VIE

CoreWeave•Sunnyvale, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

CoreWeave is building out its next generation of data center infrastructure through a growing portfolio of joint ventures and variable interest entities. As we scale from a single JV to a multi-entity, multi-partner portfolio — including structures that require ongoing VIE analysis and potential consolidation — we are building the accounting function to match. The Senior Manager, Joint Venture and VIE Accounting will be the foundational hire for this function — owning end-to-end accounting and reporting for CoreWeave's JV and VIE entities, leading technical conclusions on consolidation, standing up the processes and controls that will underpin the function at scale, and directly supervising a team of senior accountants. This role reports to the Senior Director, Lease, JV, VIE and DC Construction Accounting and sits at the intersection of technical accounting, operational execution, and cross-functional partnership. It is an opportunity for a highly motivated accounting professional to build something meaningful at one of the most consequential infrastructure companies in the world.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated depth in joint venture, partnership, or structured finance accounting
A foundation in public accounting — Big 4 or equivalent — combined with meaningful industry experience building or operating an accounting function, not just executing a playbook
Deep technical proficiency in ASC 810 (VIE / consolidation) and ASC 323 (equity method); hands-on experience preparing, defending, and maintaining technical accounting memos through audit
Direct experience performing VIE primary beneficiary assessments, including reassessments triggered by reconsideration events — not just awareness of the framework
Experience as the managing member or operator-side accountant in a JV structure, responsible for books, GAAP reporting packages, and partner distributions (strongly preferred over investor-side only experience)
Proven ability to build processes and controls from scratch in a high-growth or scaling environment
Strong communicator who can translate complex accounting positions to non-accounting partners and JV counterparties with clarity and confidence
CPA required

Nice To Haves

Experience in infrastructure, real estate, data centers, or capital-intensive industries is a plus
Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite in a multi-entity environment is a plus
Curiosity about and comfort with AI tools — experience applying AI to accounting workflows (close automation, contract review, technical research) is a meaningful plus

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end accounting for all JV entities in CoreWeave's portfolio, including monthly close, financial statement preparation, and partner reporting packages
Manage distributions, capital calls, and waterfall calculations in accordance with JV operating agreements
Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for JV partners, maintaining clear and professional communication on reporting timelines, deliverables, and accounting treatments
Manage intercompany accounting across JV entities, including elimination of intercompany transactions, reconciliation of intercompany balances, and consolidation of JV financial statements into CoreWeave's consolidated reporting
Coordinate with external auditors on JV-level audits and ensure audit readiness across all entities
Lead the identification, assessment, and documentation of variable interest entities under ASC 810, including determining whether CoreWeave is the primary beneficiary and whether consolidation is required
Perform and maintain ongoing reassessments of VIE conclusions as deal structures evolve, capital is contributed, or operating agreements are amended — and proactively flag events that could trigger reconsideration
Prepare and maintain robust technical accounting memos supporting VIE and consolidation conclusions, written to withstand external audit scrutiny
Collaborate with Legal and the deal team during deal structuring to model the accounting implications of proposed entity structures before agreements are finalized
Maintain a VIE inventory and monitoring framework that scales as the number of structured entities grows
Apply ASC 323 to account for equity method investments where CoreWeave is not the primary beneficiary or managing member
Calculate and record periodic equity pick-ups for non-consolidated JV entities, including tracking CoreWeave's proportionate share of earnings and losses, basis differences, and impairment indicators
Partner with Legal and the deal team to review JV agreement terms and identify accounting implications prior to close
Monitor and interpret evolving accounting guidance relevant to JV and structured finance arrangements
Design, document, and implement scalable accounting processes and SOX-compliant controls for the JV function
Build the infrastructure — templates, checklists, close calendars, and reporting packages — to support a growing portfolio of JV entities
Identify and drive ERP and systems enhancements to support JV accounting workflows
Identify and implement AI-powered tools to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of JV and VIE accounting workflows, including close automation, document review, and reporting
Evaluate emerging AI solutions for technical accounting research, contract analysis, and variance commentary — and bring a point of view on where automation can reduce manual effort without compromising control integrity
Partner with Finance Technology and the broader accounting team to pilot and scale AI tools that improve the JV function's capacity to support a growing entity portfolio
Stay current on AI developments relevant to accounting operations and serve as a thought leader within the team on responsible adoption
Directly manage 1–2 Senior Accountants and provide coaching, review, and professional development support
Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Legal as a subject matter expert on JV accounting matters
Support the Sr. Director of Accounting on special projects, deal diligence, and executive reporting as needed