Director, European Controller

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs. CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at We are proud to be a Living Wage accredited Employer.

What You’ll Do

The CoreWeave CAO organization supports the business with accurate, timely, and scalable accounting operations and reporting. You will be part of the Controllership team and collaborate with specialists in SEC reporting, Technical Accounting, Treasury Accounting, and Corporate Accounting. As the Director, European Controller, you will lead the integrity of our global financial operations outside the United States, focusing on accounting close, statutory reporting, local compliance, and international tax. You will oversee multi-jurisdictional accounting teams and external partners to ensure seamless global operations and a robust control environment to support international expansion.

About The Role

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• Statutory & Local Reporting: Lead preparation, review, and timely filing of foreign statutory financial statements across international subsidiaries. Manage reconciliation from US GAAP to local statutory standards (IFRS or local GAAP).
  
• Global Tax Compliance: Partner with Tax to ensure compliance with international direct and indirect taxes (VAT, GST, CIT).
  
• Internal Controls & Governance: Establish and maintain a SOX-aligned internal control environment across international entities. Lead remediation for control gaps and ensure consistent global accounting policy application.
  
• Multi-Jurisdictional Operations: Manage global shared services or regional accounting teams, ensuring high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
  
• Audit Management: Act as primary point of contact for external and internal auditors for international statutory audits, driving timely and accurate audit conclusions.
  
• Strategic Integration: Support M&A by leading financial integration of new international entities, including entity creation, local registrations, and system implementations.
  

Who You Are

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a CPA/CA or equivalent preferred
  
• 12+ years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years leading international operations
  
• Technical expertise in US GAAP to IFRS conversion and related accounting areas
  
• Strong understanding of international tax regimes and statutory audit requirements in diverse jurisdictions
  
• Proficiency in understanding global expansion requirements
  
• Proven track record managing remote, cross-functional, and culturally diverse teams
  
• Proficient in using an ERP with secondary or non-leading ledgers
  

Preferred

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• Experience in cloud or technology industry with significant capital expenditures
  

Wondering if you’re a good fit?

We invest in our people and value candidates who bring diverse experiences, even if you aren’t a perfect match. Here are qualities that align with our team:

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• You lead teams through ambiguity, building accounting processes, systems, and controls to support complex accounting transactions and accurate financial reporting.
  
• You are curious about optimizing operations and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
  
• You manage end-to-end accounting close processes, SOX compliance, and audit readiness.
  

Why CoreWeave?

About

We work hard, have fun, and move fast. In a high-growth environment, we value collaboration, learning, and owning our work. Our core values are: Be Curious at Your Core; Act Like an Owner; Empower Employees; Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences; Achieve More Together.

We support an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking, with opportunities to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we grow, opportunities expand. You will be surrounded by talented colleagues from whom you can learn. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is £111,000 to £148,000. Starting salary is determined by knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Our total rewards include a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (eligibility applies).

Note: For compliance with GDPR, successful applicants will complete a basic criminal record check. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory results.

What We Offer

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• Family-level Medical Insurance
  
• Family-level Dental Insurance
  
• Generous Pension Contribution
  
• Life Assurance at 4x Salary
  
• Critical Illness Cover
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Work culture focused on innovative disruption
  

Benefits may vary by location.

Our Workplace

We support a hybrid work environment; remote work may be considered for candidates located far from an office, based on role requirements. New hires attend onboarding at a hub in their first month. Teams meet quarterly for collaboration.

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Export Controls: This position requires access to export-controlled information. To comply with U.S. export regulations, applicants must meet criteria or obtain required authorization. CoreWeave may decline to pursue export licensing where appropriate.

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