Senior Manager, Compute Accounting at Anthropic

Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

As a Senior Manager, Compute Accounting at Anthropic, you will own the end‑to‑end accounting for our compute expenses, ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust controls as we scale. You'll be responsible for the complete lifecycle of compute accounting—from contract review and compliance through accruals, prepaids, accounts payable reconciliation, expense classification, and commitment tracking. This role requires deep expertise in accounting for compute usage, strong data and analytical capabilities, and the ability to build scalable processes in a high‑growth environment. You will partner directly with relevant Engineering, Legal, and Procurement teams to ensure our CSP contracts are properly reflected in our financial records and that we capture costs accurately and in compliance with our agreements. As Anthropic continues to grow rapidly, you will play a critical role in establishing the financial controls and processes that enable us to manage significant compute spend with precision and confidence.

Salary

USD 190,000 - 230,000

Requirements

Skills

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant exposure to accounting for compute and review of associated contracts
CPA (or equivalent) with a deep understanding of GAAP and strong technical accounting skills
Experience working with compute cost structures and understanding the unique challenges of accounting for consumption-based services
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to dive deep into data to identify issues and opportunities
Proven experience building accounting processes and controls in high‑growth environments
Proficiency with modern ERP systems (NetSuite, Workday, Oracle, or similar)
Ability to translate complex contractual terms into proper accounting treatment
Excellent cross‑functional partnership and communication skills for explaining accounting concepts to non‑finance stakeholders
Ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities
Bias toward automation and process improvement
SQL and BigQuery proficiency for data analysis and validation
Python skills for building automation and analytical tools
Experience with consumption‑based or usage‑based business models
Background combining Big 4 accounting experience with industry roles at technology companies
Track record of implementing automated reconciliation and reporting solutions
Experience supporting rapid growth and scaling initiatives
Familiarity with commitment‑based purchasing agreements and their accounting implications

Responsibilities

Own the complete accounting lifecycle for compute expenses, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all costs
Review and interpret CSP contracts to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with contractual terms
Design and implement accrual and prepayment processes that accurately reflect the timing and nature of compute costs
Track and reconcile commitment‑based agreements, ensuring proper recognition and disclosure of obligations
Lead accounts payable reconciliation efforts, working with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure statement accuracy
Partner with Procurement and Legal teams on contract reviews, providing accounting perspective on financial terms and implications
Build scalable processes and controls that can grow with the organization while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
Develop automated reporting and monitoring systems to provide visibility into CSP spending patterns and trends
Collaborate with FP&A to support forecasting and budgeting efforts related to compute costs
Serve as the subject matter expert on CSP accounting matters, providing guidance to cross‑functional teams

Technologies

SQLBigQueryPythonNetSuiteWorkdayOracle

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