Head of Infrastructure Accounting

About the role

Anthropic is seeking an exceptional Head of Infrastructure Accounting to join our Corporate Accounting team. In this strategic leadership position, you will build and lead the infrastructure accounting function responsible for managing all aspects of infrastructure and data costs including our recently announced $50bn investment in American computing infrastructure and our expansion to use one million Google TPU’s. As we continue our rapid growth, you will ensure operational scalability and financial accuracy of the core functions that enable Anthropic's research and commercial success.

This is an opportunity to be at the heart of one of the fastest scaling companies and have significant influence on the forefront of the industry

You will oversee end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for our largest cost center, working closely with cross-functional teams including Infrastructure, Finance, Capacity Planning, and Engineering. You'll develop and implement scalable processes, controls, and systems to support Anthropic's growing financial complexity while providing critical insights that drive strategic decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on a critical aspect of our business as we scale our AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Hire and lead the team responsible for end-to-end accounting and reporting for AI infrastructure, including fixed assets, cost of revenue, and R&D opex
• Leverage technical accounting expertise to support the review of complex arrangements, including ASC 842 lease accounting for infrastructure
• Partner with the business to design and implement Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) tool to automate the fixed asset process
• Provide strategic insights to leadership on cost optimization opportunities and financial implications of infrastructure decisions
• Own reporting requirements related to the infrastructure entities
• Contribute and own the fixed asset policy for infrastructure assets including unit of account, useful life and other lifecycle events.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive framework for infrastructure cost accounting, ensuring proper classification between Cost of Revenue and Operating Expenses
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to support strategic decision-making by business leaders
• Partner with technical teams to understand complex infrastructure requirements and translate them into financial terms
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve upstream data pipelines and enhance reporting capabilities
• Design and scale systems and processes to support Anthropic's growing financial complexity
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of accounting professionals focused on infrastructure costs
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors for compute and infrastructure costs
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with operational experience at technology companies
• Have experience with fast growing data center companies, i
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or equivalent preferred
• Have extensive experience managing infrastructure costs in a high-growth technology environment
• Possess strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly with ASC 842 (lease accounting) as it relates to infrastructure arrangements
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical abilities and experience working with large, complex datasets
• Have a proven track record of building and improving scalable financial processes in fast-growing environments
• Show strong leadership skills with experience building and developing high-performing teams
• Are adept at translating technical concepts into financial implications
• Possess excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Have experience partnering with engineering and infrastructure teams to optimize costs and improve financial reporting

Strong candidates may have:

• Experience at hyperscalers (GCP, AWS, Azure) or large compute consumers (Meta, Netflix, Uber) with insight to data center design and other infrastructure assets
• SQL proficiency for querying and analyzing large compute cost datasets
• Experience with capacity planning and infrastructure cost modeling
• Background in Big 4 accounting or advisory services combined with industry experience
• Experience with complex data center buildouts or hybrid cloud/on-premise environments
• Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure and associated cost structures
• Experience designing and implementing automation solutions for financial processes
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in rapidly changing environments
• Experience building accounting teams from the ground up