Senior Manager, US Tax Compliance and Reporting

Senior Manager, US Tax Compliance and Reporting

New York; US

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.

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Manager US Tax Compliance & Reporting to lead Nscale's US tax compliance, financial reporting, and operational tax workflows across federal, state, and local requirements.

This role sits within Finance / Tax, reporting directly to the Director US Tax Strategy with a dotted line to the Senior Director Tax Compliance & Reporting. You'll work closely with the broader finance and accounting teams, partner with the global tax team on transfer pricing and cross-border matters, and manage external US tax advisors across federal and SALT compliance and audit activity.

As Nscale continues to scale, this role is central to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our US tax numbers, strengthening compliance frameworks, and supporting financial integrity as the business grows. From ASC 740 reporting to SALT execution and tax governance, you'll help shape the tax foundation that supports Nscale's long-term growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the preparation and timely filing of US federal corporate income tax returns.
• Oversee all state and local income and franchise tax filings with a strong focus on multi-state compliance.
• Manage registrations, reporting, and reconciliation processes across US indirect taxes.
• Own operational tax workflows across sales and use tax, property tax, and gross receipts taxes.
• Support quarterly and annual tax provisioning processes under US GAAP (ASC 740).
• Prepare and review effective tax rate analysis, deferred tax computations, and valuation allowances.
• Assess uncertain tax positions in line with FIN 48 requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of US tax reporting within the broader financial reporting cycle.
• Manage Nscale's expanding state and local tax footprint, including nexus determination and operational tax obligations.
• Coordinate external US tax advisors across federal and SALT matters, compliance activity, and audits.
• Review advisor deliverables for accuracy, quality, and alignment with internal tax positions.
• Drive efficiency and cost control through effective management of advisor data requests and deliverables.
• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax audits and inquiries.
• Maintain the US tax compliance calendar to support timely execution across obligations.
• Drive adoption of tax technology tools to automate workflows and improve data accuracy.
• Strengthen tax-related internal controls, governance, and process automation in partnership with finance and accounting.
• Partner with the global tax team to ensure transfer pricing requirements, intercompany transactions, and cross-border provisions are accurately reflected in US filings.
• Track federal, state, and local legislative developments, with particular focus on evolving SALT regulations, nexus thresholds, and indirect tax changes.
• Support the execution of federal and local credits and incentives within the broader US tax framework.
• Manage and develop a growing tax compliance and reporting team, starting with one direct report as the function scales.

About You

• 8+ years of experience in US state, local, and federal tax compliance and reporting.
• CPA or equivalent U.S. professional qualification required.
• Deep practical experience across SALT, including income tax, indirect tax, and nexus analysis.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 740) and tax reporting requirements.
• Experience managing US federal, state, and local direct tax filings in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated success overseeing tax reporting processes and managing external advisors.
• Familiarity with tax provisioning software and broader tax technology tools.
• High proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Highly adaptable, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

What We Can Offer You

At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core.

Highly competitive US compensation package (base + bonus + equity), with performance reviews every 12 months.

Join one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure companies your chance to directly shape how global AI capacity is planned and deployed.

Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by leading critical cross-functional initiatives and shaping capital strategy always with our full support.

Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

Salary Range

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

$150,000 - $250,000 USD