What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting position at Rowan Digital Infrastructure?
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 Accountant (Senior Associate) to support financial reporting, technical accounting, and REIT compliance processes. This role will be responsible for executing key reporting deliverables, preparing supporting analyses, and assisting in technical accounting and REIT-related workflows.
The position will report to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting, and work closely with Accounting, FP&A, Capital Markets, Investor Relations, and cross-functional teams across the organization.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for company gatherings or for site visits.
Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role)
Compensation: $110-$135K (Offers Bonus)
Essential Responsibilities
iii. Investors
iv. External advisors
iii. Debt and equity (ASC 470, ASC 480)
iv. Real estate accounting (ASC 970)
iii. Supporting reporting structures
Education, Skills, and Experience
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.
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.
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 Accountant (Senior Associate) to support financial reporting, technical accounting, and REIT compliance processes. This role will be responsible for executing key reporting deliverables, preparing supporting analyses, and assisting in technical accounting and REIT-related workflows.
The position will report to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting, and work closely with Accounting, FP&A, Capital Markets, Investor Relations, and cross-functional teams across the organization.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for company gatherings or for site visits.
Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role)
Compensation: $110-$135K (Offers Bonus)
Essential Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Close (Core Execution)
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting schedules
- Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis
- Assist in preparation of external reporting deliverables for:
- Auditors
iii. Investors
iv. External advisors
- Support preparation of financial statement footnotes, including support for complex and non-routine transactions
- Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data across entities, projects, and joint ventures
- Technical Accounting Support
- Assist in research and documentation under U.S. GAAP, including:
- Revenue recognition (ASC 606 and ASC 842)
iii. Debt and equity (ASC 470, ASC 480)
iv. Real estate accounting (ASC 970)
- Prepare initial drafts of technical accounting memos and supporting analyses
- Support accounting for complex transactions, including development activities and capital projects
- Assist in maintaining accounting policies and documentation
- REIT Reporting & Compliance Support
- Prepare schedules supporting REIT compliance processes, including:
- Income and asset testing (75% / 95%)
- 1.856-10
- Support revenue and asset classification analyses (rent vs. service; real property vs. non-qualifying assets)
- Maintain documentation and support packages for REIT compliance and external advisor review
- Coordinate with Accounting and Tax to ensure completeness and accuracy of REIT-related data
- ERP & Process Support
- Assist with ERP implementation efforts, including:
- Data validation
iii. Supporting reporting structures
- Support development of processes to capture data required for:
- Financial reporting
- Identify and implement process improvements within close and reporting cycles
- Execution & Ownership
- Own assigned accounting areas and deliverables end-to-end
- Deliver accurate and timely outputs in a fast-paced environment
- Proactively identify issues and escalate to the Senior Manager as appropriate
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives
Education, Skills, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3–6 years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- CPA or CPA candidate
- Experience in Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
- Experience in Infrastructure, real estate, or data center environments
- Exposure to Lease accounting (ASC 842)
- Exposure to technical accounting research and memo preparation
- Exposure to REIT concepts or compliance processes
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, or similar)
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
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.