Joshua Waldron
About Joshua Waldron
Joshua Waldron serves as the VP of Finance & Accounting at Scale AI, bringing extensive experience in audit controls, risk management, and corporate governance. He has held various leadership roles in finance at notable companies, including Uber and PwC, and possesses strong expertise in IPO readiness and global accounting compliance.
Work at ScaleAI
Joshua Waldron currently serves as the Vice President of Finance & Accounting at Scale AI. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. His experience in finance business processes and risk management contributes to the effectiveness of the finance team at Scale AI.
Professional Experience
Joshua Waldron has extensive experience in finance and accounting across various organizations. He worked at Uber in multiple roles, including Director of Financial Reporting and Sr. Director of Global Controller Accounting Ops. His tenure at Uber spanned from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, he was a Manager of Audit Services at Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co., LLP, and held positions at PwC and Grant Thornton. His diverse background includes leadership in financial reporting, audit services, and corporate governance.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Waldron earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Information Systems from Brigham Young University - Idaho. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in US GAAP compliance, IPO readiness, and corporate governance. He has a deep understanding of global accounting compliance and risk management, which supports his role in financial leadership.
Achievements in Financial Leadership
Throughout his career, Joshua Waldron has demonstrated a strong ability to prepare companies for public trading and lead diligence for multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions. He has implemented audit and SOX controls and has a proven track record in streamlining operations through technology and process improvements. His leadership in global cross-functional teams has facilitated successful ERP implementations and shared service center build-outs.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Joshua Waldron has held various significant positions prior to his current role at Scale AI. He was the VP Corporate Controller at Thumbtack from 2020 to 2022 and served as the Assistant Controller at Uber from 2017 to 2019. His earlier roles include Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting at KIXEYE and Manager at Grant Thornton. His career reflects a consistent focus on enhancing financial processes and compliance.