Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility.

Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process.

Ready to help transform how the world’s most important technologies are powered? Join us.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead the Company’s technical accounting, REIT compliance, and support external financial reporting functions. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while supporting complex transactions, investor requirements, and the Company’s REIT readiness initiatives.

This role will report to the Controller and work closely with Accounting, FP&A, Capital Markets, Investor Relations, and cross-functionally across the organization.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% for company gatherings or for site visits.

Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $150,000 - $185,000 (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

• Oversee the preparation of footnote disclosures, including complex and non-routine transactions

• Ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting across entities, projects, and joint ventures

• Establish scalable reporting processes in advance of ERP implementation

Own US GAAP & REIT external reporting deliverables for:

• Auditors

• Lenders

• Investors

• External Advisors

1. Lead research and documentation under U.S. GAAP, including:

a. Revenue recognition (ASC 842 & 606)

b. Consolidation (ASC 810)

c. Debt and equity (ASC 470, ASC 480)

d. Real Estate General (ASC 970)

e. Drafting and reviewing technical accounting memos and establishing company policy

f. Provide accounting guidance on complex transactions and development activities

2. Own REIT compliance processes, including:

a. Income and asset testing (75% / 95%)

i. Support revenue and asset classification analyses (rent vs. service; real property vs. non-qualifying assets)

b. Oversee real property analysis under 26 CFR § 1.856-10

c. Review REIT compliance packages and supporting documentation

d. Partner with external tax advisors on compliance

3. Audit, Lender & Investor Interface

a. Serve as a point of contact for external auditors for financial reporting

b. Assist in responses to audit, diligence, and investor inquiries

c. When requested alignment between reported financials and external communications

4. ERP & Process Buildout

a. Partner with the Senior Manager of Financial Systems to design financial reporting and technical accounting processes within ERP

b. Ensure systems capture required data for:

i. Financial reporting

ii. REIT compliance

c. Strengthen internal controls and documentation

5. Leadership

a. Manage and develop accounting staff

b. Review work of Senior Accountant(s) and ensure quality of outputs

c. Act as subject matter expert across Accounting and Finance

Education, Skills, and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA required

• 7–10+ years of experience:

• Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred)

• Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting experience

• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred:

• Experience with REIT compliance, structuring, or reporting

• Experience in infrastructure, real estate, or data center environments

Familiarity with:

• Real estate accounting (ASC 970)

• Lease structuring and tenant improvement accounting

• Capital-intensive project accounting environments

• Experience supporting ERP implementations

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment

• Team building and educational opportunities

• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution

• Unlimited PTO

• Competitive compensation and bonus plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.