Controller

Winward Ltd
  • Washington, DC
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are looking for a strong, experienced Controller to serve as the local finance presence in the United States - acting as an extension of our global finance function and working closely with senior U.S. business leadership.

    About the Role

    This role is designed for a confident, experienced Controller who can represent the finance function on the ground in the U.S. You will work directly with senior stakeholders - including Sales VPs - and must be comfortable operating independently, holding your own in the room, and driving financial rigor across the U.S. entity. The role reports to the VP Finance.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead ongoing financial reporting for the U.S. entity, in close coordination with the global Finance team
    • Serve as the primary finance point of contact for senior U.S. business leaders, including Sales VPs - providing financial insight and support for business decisions
    • Own financial controls, month-end/quarter-end close processes, and compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements
    • Oversee and manage U.S. payroll
    • Support US Benefits processes
    • Work within NetSuite for entries, controls, and reporting
    • Partner closely with the centralized Finance team on reporting, reconciliations, and process alignment
    • Identify risks and drive improvements to internal controls within U.S. operations
    • Own and implement U.S. Sales Tax processes - including nexus analysis, registration, filing, and ongoing compliance across relevant states

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington, DC

    Skills

    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Domestic Taxunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Global Financial Marketsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • NetSuiteunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Taxunmatched

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