At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical accounting, develop policies, and manage complex transactions in a high-growth environment.
- Company: Rapidly growing infrastructure business at the forefront of AI and data centre development.
- Benefits: Up to £140,000 salary, 25% bonus, equity, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Significant career progression opportunities as the company scales internationally.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of finance in a potential IPO environment.
- Qualifications: ACA, ICAS, CPA or equivalent with deep expertise in US GAAP and technical accounting.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 140000 £ per year.
- 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
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Technical Accounting Director in London) employer: Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters continuous improvement and innovation in the P2P processes. Located in Maidenhead, employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes hybrid working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment.
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