Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end accounting for Together AI's fixed asset portfolio, including GPU infrastructure, networking equipment, racks, and related data center assets; help build and maintain capitalization policy and asset classification guidelines, including useful life determinations, in accordance with ASC 360.
- Review and approve asset additions, transfers, disposals, and retirements; ensure accurate depreciation calculations and subledger-to-GL reconciliations; maintain and continuously improve capitalization policies and related internal controls.
- Manage accounting for Construction in Progress (CIP) related to GPU infrastructure deployments and data center buildouts, tracking asset commissioning and ensuring timely capitalization once assets are placed into service.
- Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and business operation teams to validate deployment milestones, cost allocations, and in-service dates; monitor CIP aging and ensure appropriate classification and capitalization timing.
- Manage accounting and reporting for Right-of-Use (ROU) assets related to Data Center, GPU leases, and Real Estate leases ensuring compliance with ASC 842 including lease classification, ROU asset and liability calculations, and ongoing reassessments; support the evaluation and implementation of lease accounting software as needed.
- Abstract lease agreements and identify embedded leases; liaise with technical accounting on more complex lease arrangements, including modifications, renewals, terminations, and other non-standard structures; maintain lease accounting schedules and support financial reporting disclosures.
- Lead fixed asset and lease accounting workstreams during monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, reconciliations, roll-forwards, and flux analysis.
- Own property tax compliance for the fixed asset portfolio, including coordinating with the tax team on filings, assessments, and related documentation to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation, reconciliations, and technical explanations; assist with financial statement disclosures related to fixed assets, depreciation, CIP, and leases.
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities across fixed asset and lease accounting workflows, including the use of AI tools to build and automate recurring processes; evaluate and enhance systems and integrations between ERP (NetSuite), procurement, and asset tracking tools to support rapid growth.
- Be a trusted business partner across departments, offering guidance on the accounting implications of infrastructure investments and business initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 6+ years of relevant accounting experience with significant focus on fixed asset, CIP, and lease accounting; mix of Big 4 and industry experience strongly preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP fixed asset accounting (ASC 360) and lease accounting (ASC 842).
- Experience managing large-scale fixed asset and lease portfolios in a capital-intensive or technology infrastructure environment.
- Experience with Construction in Progress (CIP) and capital project accounting.
- Highly detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, resourceful and proactive.
- Proven ability to foster proactive and collaborative working relationships across functions in the organization, including with infrastructure, legal, and business operations teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical accounting matters into clear business impacts for non-finance stakeholders.
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workflow to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
- Process improvement mindset with proven experience enhancing operational efficiencies and internal controls.
Nice to Have
- CPA certification
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP and fixed asset management modules is a significant plus.
