Interim Financial Reporting Lead; US GAAP

To be suitable for this role, candidates must have experience of US GAAP in a listed US environment and ideally experience of listing a business in the US

FWB are advising on behalf of a global, PE backed infrastructure business that have plans to list in the near future in the US. The business is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Reporting Lead to support this critical phase of its growth and transformation. This is a high-impact role that will play a central part in preparing the organisation for US listing requirements, strengthening financial reporting capabilities, and delivering high-quality external reporting in a complex, fast-moving environment.

The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and external stakeholders and will suit a technically strong finance professional who thrives in project-driven, change-led settings.

The Interim Financial Reporting Lead will take ownership of external financial reporting under US GAAP and will lead the business through a planned conversion from IFRS to US GAAP. You will be responsible for establishing robust reporting processes, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring the organisation is fully prepared for future US listing requirements.

Working closely with senior finance leaders, auditors, legal advisors and external consultants, you will play a key role in developing high-quality financial information and governance frameworks aligned to US public company standards.

• Lead the end-to-end external financial reporting process under US GAAP, including quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures.
• Manage and support the conversion of financial reporting from IFRS to US GAAP, including the identification, assessment and implementation of key accounting differences.
• Prepare, review and oversee technical accounting papers, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Drive the preparation and development of F1 registration documents and other US listing-related filings, ensuring compliance with SEC and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary technical accounting lead, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and emerging standards.
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal advisors and consultants throughout audit, review and listing preparation processes.
• Support period-end close activities, including review of key judgements, estimates, adjustments and reconciliations.
• Ensure strong internal controls and governance over financial reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, quality and consistency.
• Support wider finance transformation and readiness initiatives associated with becoming a US-listed entity.

• Proven experience in financial reporting under US GAAP within a listed US environment.
• Prior involvement in a US listing, IPO, or major capital markets transaction is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience preparing, reviewing or contributing to F1 registration documents or similar SEC filings.
• Experience leading or supporting an IFRS to US GAAP conversion project is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, with the ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards.
• Experience working closely with external auditors and professional advisors.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• The role requires the successful candidate to be based in Scotland two days per week
  , working closely with the core finance and leadership teams.
• The client is open to covering travel and accommodation costs during this period to support flexible working arrangements.