Job Description

About Windward

Windward is the leading Maritime AI™ company, fusing 15+ years of proprietary data and Generative AI to empower global leaders with mission-grade intelligence. We help organizations anticipate threats and make high-stakes decisions with confidence.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where data solves real-world, high-stakes problems, you’ll fit right in!

About the Role

We are looking for a Controller to join our Corporate Accounting team. In this key role, you will be responsible for financial reporting and finance operations, enhancing the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, including accruals, billing processes, revenue recognition and intercompany reconciliations.
• Review client contracts and determine the proper treatment of revenue recognition.
• Prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Prepare reporting presentations for management and investors, summarizing financial results and key business drivers.
• Work with subsidiary finance teams and support our bookkeeper by providing guidance.
• Conduct budget-vs-actual (BvA) and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit.
• Support tax matters and transfer pricing studies.
• Manage ad-hoc accounting and finance projects, and drive process improvements as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting and CPA license.
• Big 4 experience; prior exposure to a public company or Hi-Tech/FinTech environment is preferred.
• 6-8 years of accounting experience following a Big 4 internship.
• Experience with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Proven ability to work in fast-growing environments, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and precision; hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• NetSuite experience required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (Claude) in finance processes.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Location & Work Model: Hybrid, based out of our Tel Aviv office.