Manager - External Financial Reporting

Nscale•New York, NY

8d•$110,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Manager, External Reporting is a key member of Nscale’s external reporting team, responsible for helping ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting under US GAAP and US SEC regulations. The role contributes to preparing external financial statements, regulatory filings, and financial disclosures, while partnering with teams including FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, Tax, Internal Audit, and external auditors. The role also supports reporting related to debt instruments and financing arrangements, internal control considerations, Audit Committee materials, and the design and implementation of internal controls for future Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) compliance. The Manager helps improve disclosures for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with SEC requirements and evolving guidance. The position suits someone with SEC reporting expertise, attention to detail, project management and communication skills, and experience in a fast-paced publicly traded or pre-IPO environment.

Requirements

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) with a strong background in external financial reporting.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience, including significant exposure to US GAAP technical accounting and SEC reporting.
Proven experience preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with PCAOB and SEC reporting requirements.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Experience assisting with external audits, regulatory filings, and compliance processes.
Strong track record of interpreting and implementing new accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance frameworks.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly to executives, auditors, and non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing, reviewing, and filing quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures.
Prepare SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q with related footnote and MD&A disclosures, and Form 8-K filings.
Contribute to earnings releases and presentations, proxy statements, bank group reporting, and registration statements such as S-1 and S-3, as applicable.
Assist with accounting and external reporting for debt instruments and financing arrangements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
Ensure reporting complies with SEC regulations and company accounting policies.
Partner with Legal, Tax, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting to align on disclosures, transactions, and emerging issues.
Act as a liaison with external auditors.
Support Audit Committee materials related to external reporting.
Assist with internal control considerations related to external reporting.
Assist in reviewing and continually improving disclosures for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with SEC requirements and evolving guidance.
Assist with designing and implementing internal control frameworks for future SOX 404 compliance, including documenting control ownership and establishing audit-ready processes.