Controller

Winward Ltd

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Business Support, Domestic Tax, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Global Financial Markets, Leadership, NetSuite, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Sales, Sales Tax
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
18 days ago

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

About the Company

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Winward Ltd