Controller / Director of Accounting, Homeward

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting and industry experience
• Proven track record leading and developing accounting teams in a high-growth environment
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, including experience navigating complex technical accounting matters
• Experience managing external audits with Big-4 or equivalent firms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to zoom out to the big picture
• Excellent communicator – able to present financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• ERP proficiency; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks

Desirable

• As the Controller / Director of Accounting at Homeward, you will own all accounting operations at a high-growth company backed by leading investors
• This is a high-impact leadership role that sits at the intersection of technical accounting rigor and strategic business partnership. You’ll drive the integrity of our financial reporting, build and mentor a high-performing team, and help shape the systems and processes that will carry us through our next stage of growth
• You’ll report directly to the CFO and work in close partnership with FP&A, Legal, Product, Technology, and executive leadership. This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable in the weeds of a complex technical accounting question and discussing strategic problems with executive leadership
• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes – ensuring they are timely, accurate, and continuously improving in efficiency
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements – including balance sheet, P&L, cash flow statement, and all required footnote disclosures
• Deliver clear, insightful financial reporting packages to the CFO, executive team, and external parties on a regular cadence
• Maintain a well-documented close calendar with accountability across the accounting team
• Lead external audit relationships with our Big-4 firm and regional audit partners from planning through final issuance – on time and without significant findings. This includes the Consolidated Company GAAP Audit as well as Mortgage, Title, and 401k audits during the year
• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, lender covenants, and other reporting obligations
• Establish, maintain, and continuously strengthen internal controls and accounting policies; build towards SOX-readiness as the company scales
• Partner with an external tax firm on federal, state, and local tax compliance and planning
• Serve as in-house technical accounting authority, providing guidance on complex areas including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), receivables (ASC 310), debt issuance costs (ASC 835), and warrant classification (ASC 815)
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and position papers to document judgments and conclusions
• Stay current on new and proposed accounting standards and assess their impact on Homeward’s financial reporting
• Partner closely with FP&A, Business Intelligence, Legal, Growth, Product, and Technology teams on budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, tool development, and more
• Support cash flow management, banking and treasury functions, and working capital optimization
• Provide accounting and financial due diligence support for potential financing transactions, partnerships, or other strategic initiatives
• Translate complex accounting concepts for non-accounting audiences, enabling better business decisions across the company
• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team spanning staff accountants through Assistant Controller – cultivating a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous learning
• Set clear goals and provide regular, actionable feedback; support career development and retention of top talent
• Build team capacity and structure to support Homeward’s growth, including hiring as needed
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to increase the speed, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
• Lead or support financial system integrations (NetSuite experience highly valued)
• Document and standardize accounting processes and policies to support a growing, distributed team