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The role reports to the VP Finance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead ongoing financial reporting for the U.S. entity, in close coordination with the global Finance teamServe as the primary finance point of contact for senior U.S. business leaders, including Sales VPs — providing financial insight and support for business decisionsOwn financial controls, month-end/quarter-end close processes, and compliance with U.S. regulatory requirementsOversee and manage U.S. payrollSupport US Benefits processesWork within NetSuite for entries, controls, and reportingPartner closely with the centralized Finance team on reporting, reconciliations, and process alignmentIdentify risks and drive improvements to internal controls within U.S. operationsOwn and implement U.S. Sales Tax processes — including nexus analysis, registration, filing, and ongoing compliance across relevant statesRequirementsCPA (must)4-6 years of experience in a Controller / senior accounting roleAbility to work independently and confidently with senior executives; strong presence when engaging with Sales VPs and other business leadersExcellent communication skills; comfortable working cross-culturally with a global finance organization, flexible working hours will be needed at times.Working knowledge of U.S. Sales Tax rules and compliance requirementsDC.-based to allow at least 3 days a week in the officeExperience working with NetSuiteExperience managing or supporting U.S. payrollNice to HaveExperience in global technology companies / multi-entity corporate structuresActive U.S. security clearance — a significant advantage","company":"Windward","rawCompany":"windward","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-08T07:45:29.798Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"13-2099.00","title":"Financial Specialists, All Other","slug":"financial-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"921130","title":"Public Finance Activities","slug":"public-finance-activities"},{"code":"523940","title":"Portfolio Management and Investment Advice","slug":"portfolio-management-and-investment-advice"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Financial Controller","description":"Windward is a global maritime intelligence company experiencing significant growth in the U.S. market. 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