Controller / Director of Accounting

Join Homeward, a high-growth company backed by leading investors, as the Controller / Director of Accounting. In this high-impact leadership role, you will oversee all accounting operations, drive the integrity of financial reporting, build and mentor a high-performing team, and shape the systems and processes for future growth. You will report directly to the CFO and work closely with various departments and executive leadership. Key responsibilities include managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements, leading external audit relationships, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and serving as the in-house technical accounting authority. You will also lead and develop the accounting team, drive process improvement initiatives, and support financial system integrations.

• 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.
• Lead external audit relationships with our Big-4 firm and regional audit partners from planning through final issuance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communicator – able to present financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, including experience navigating complex technical accounting matters
• Experience managing external audits with Big-4 or equivalent firms
• Proven track record leading and developing accounting teams in a high-growth environment
• ERP proficiency; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to zoom out to the big picture
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting and industry experience
• Experience in real estate, mortgage, fintech, or financial services industries
• Experience with lender covenant reporting and compliance in a debt-financed business
• Background in private equity-backed or venture-backed companies
• Track record of leading or contributing to automation initiatives
• Exposure to cash management in a capital-intensive business