Technical Accounting Director

Description:

Director of Technical Accounting

London (Hybrid) Up to £140,000 Base + 25% Bonus + Equity

Our client is a rapidly growing, venture-backed infrastructure business at the forefront of AI and next-generation data centre development. Following significant investment from leading global investors, they are building a pan-European platform with ambitious growth plans and a clear path towards a future US public listing.

As part of this journey, they are seeking an experienced Director of Technical Accounting to establish and lead the group's technical accounting function. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth environment where accounting policy, reporting frameworks and governance structures are being built from the ground up.

Reporting to the VP Finance, you will become the organisation's subject matter expert for US GAAP, providing technical leadership across complex transactions, external reporting, audit relationships and IPO readiness activities.

The Opportunity:

This role sits at the heart of the finance transformation agenda and will play a critical role as the business scales internationally and prepares for future public market reporting requirements.

You will own technical accounting matters across the group, establish robust accounting policies, partner with senior stakeholders on strategic transactions, and act as the key liaison with external auditors and advisers.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting & Complex Transactions

Own and maintain the Technical Accounting Positions Register, ensuring all accounting conclusions are fully documented and audit-ready.
Lead technical accounting analysis for significant and complex transactions.
Provide expert US GAAP guidance across:
Leases (ASC 842)
Financing and debt arrangements
Guarantees
Financial instruments
Equity transactions
Share-based compensation (ASC 718)
Business combinations and asset acquisitions (ASC 805)
Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
Support transaction structuring, term sheet reviews and commercial negotiations by identifying accounting implications before deals are executed.

Accounting Policy & Regulatory Framework

Develop, implement and maintain the group's accounting policy framework.
Ensure consistency of accounting treatment across multiple international entities.
Maintain and enhance the bridge between:
US GAAP primary reporting
IFRS reporting requirements
FRS 102 UK statutory reporting requirements.
Monitor emerging FASB standards and lead impact assessments, implementation planning and adoption projects.

Audit & External Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary technical accounting contact for external auditors.
Prepare and defend technical position papers.
Lead resolution of complex accounting matters with audit teams and advisers.
Manage external technical accounting consultants while building internal capability and expertise.

Systems, Process & Scale:

Act as the accounting lead for ERP selection and implementation projects.
Influence:
Chart of accounts design
Reporting structures
Segment reporting frameworks
Financial control architecture
Design scalable processes, templates and governance frameworks capable of supporting a future public company environment.

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for a technically outstanding accounting professional who thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments.

Essential Experience:

ACA, ICAS, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
Significant technical accounting experience gained within industry, advisory or a combination of both.
Deep expertise in US GAAP.
Strong experience producing:
Technical accounting papers
Accounting policies
Complex transaction assessments
Audit documentation
Working knowledge of IFRS
Experience engaging with Big 4 audit firms and senior external stakeholders.

What's on Offer:

Base salary up to £140,000
25% annual bonus
Meaningful equity/share participation
Hybrid working from a central London office
Opportunity to build and lead a technical accounting function from inception
Direct involvement in future IPO/public company readiness activities
Significant long-term career progression into broader external reporting and finance leadership roles as the business grows