Controller / Director of Accounting

About Homeward Homeward takes the “what ifs” out of homebuying by creating financial products that give buyers and sellers certainty and convenience. We’re a fast-paced, remote-first real estate startup that partners with real estate agents to offer innovative products and services, helping clients buy with cash, sell with certainty, and time their move, regardless of the market. Founder and CEO Tim Heyl, owner of one of the fastest-growing agent teams in the country, started Homeward in 2018 to fix the antiquated and broken real estate process. Today, we offer bundled cash offers, mortgage, and title services in 13 states, enabling buyers and sellers to move with certainty and convenience. We’re a fully remote company with a diverse team spread across several countries - Grounded in three core values: The Golden Rule, One Team One Dream, and Calm Focus. Hear from our employees about what our values mean to them . About the Opportunity 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. What You’ll Do Financial Close & Reporting: 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. Audit, Compliance, & Controls: 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. Technical Accounting: 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. Business Partnership & Strategic Support: 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. People Leadership & Team Developmen