Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

# Controller Washington DC area
· Full-time
· Senior#### About The Position 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 Net Suite 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#### Requirements
** Requirements
* ** CPA (must)
* 4-6 years of experience in a Controller / senior accounting role
* Ability to work independently and confidently with senior executives; strong presence when engaging with Sales VPs and other business leaders
* Excellent 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 requirements
* DC.

-based to allow at least 3 days a week in the office
* Experience working with Net Suite
* Experience managing or supporting U.S. payroll
** Nice to Have
*** Experience in global technology companies / multi-entity corporate structures
* Active U.S. security clearance — a significant advantage