Director Accounting Policy

Nscale; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including base and equity

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a Director, Accounting Policy in Bellevue, WA, to lead accounting policy, technical interpretation, and complex transaction advisory functions. This role involves ensuring compliance with IFRS and U.S. GAAP, managing M&A transaction workstreams, and guiding financial reporting practices. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of accounting experience, strong expertise in technical accounting, and proven stakeholder management skills. Competitive compensation includes base salary, equity, and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, including leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in technical accounting, M&A, and financial reporting under IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
• Proven ability to build and scale reporting processes across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A transaction workstreams, including financial due diligence and policy alignment.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and lead implementation across the business.
• Partner with auditors and advisors to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

Skills

Technical accounting

M&A

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)

Job description

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

The Role

The Director, Accounting Policy will lead the company’s accounting policy, technical interpretation, and complex transaction advisory functions across global operations, ensuring compliance with IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and SEC reporting requirements. This role partners closely with leadership to maintain the integrity and consistency of accounting practices across multiple jurisdictions and provide authoritative guidance on technical accounting matters. You will play a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives such as M&A, joint ventures, and financing structures in a high-growth environment. You’ll oversee financial due diligence, policy alignment, and purchase accounting for transactions, while preparing technical accounting memos, monitoring evolving standards, and managing auditor and regulatory interactions.

What You’ll Be Doing

Accounting Policy & Technical Accounting

• Lead M&A transaction workstreams, including financial due diligence, policy alignment, and purchase accounting
• Interpret and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC guidance for complex transactions (revenue recognition, business combinations, stock-based compensation, debt/equity, leases)
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, technical memos, and position papers
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and lead implementation across the business

U.S. & International Reporting

• Support preparation and review of U.S. GAAP financial statements and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), including MD&A
• Build processes for dual IFRS and U.S. GAAP reporting and consolidation
• Establish governance and documentation frameworks for future public company readiness
• Design and implement internal controls aligned with SOX 404 requirements
• Partner with auditors and advisors to ensure audit readiness and compliance

Business & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Advise Finance leadership and stakeholders on accounting implications of strategic initiatives
• Partner with Legal, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and Corporate Development on transaction structuring
• Provide technical training and guidance to finance teams

External Auditor & Governance

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters
• Support Audit Committee materials related to accounting policies and judgments
• Contribute to internal control design and documentation

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvements to standardize and scale accounting operations
• Promote automation and innovation in accounting workflows
• Support system integration and operational scalability

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
• 10+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, including leadership experience
• Strong expertise in technical accounting, M&A, and financial reporting under IFRS and U.S. GAAP
• Experience managing complex accounting areas such as consolidations, leases, and revenue recognition
• Proven ability to build and scale reporting processes across multiple entities and jurisdictions
• Experience implementing new accounting standards and driving policy adoption
• Strong understanding of SOX and internal control frameworks
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in a high-growth technology or cloud infrastructure company
• Exposure to IPO readiness or public company reporting
• Experience with dual IFRS and U.S. GAAP reporting
• Background working across international operations
• Strong project management and change leadership experience

Why Join Nscale?

At Nscale, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the financial foundation of a cutting-edge AI infrastructure company.

• Competitive compensation (base + equity) with annual reviews
• Clear progression and growth opportunities
• A collaborative, high-performance environment
• Remote-first culture with flexibility to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing company

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from underrepresented socio-economic backgrounds. If you need accommodations during the process, please let us know.

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range: $170,000 USD - $260,000 USD

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