Homeward

Homeward

Controller / Director of Accounting (Austin,TX)

Austin, TX · Director

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$180kDetected 14 days ago
ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingFP&ATaxAuditingProcess ImprovementERPLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingGAAPSarbanes-OxleyFinancial ReportingInternal AuditNetSuite

About the role

  • About Homeward Homeward takes the "what ifs" out of homebuying by creating financial products that give buyers and sellers certainty and convenience.
  • 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.
  • This is a high-impact leadership role that sits at the intersection of technical accounting rigor and strategic business partnership.

Responsibilities

  • Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes - ensuring they are timely, accurate, and continuously improving in efficiency.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and position papers to document judgments and conclusions.
  • Establish, maintain, and continuously strengthen internal controls and accounting policies; build towards SOX-readiness as the company scales.
  • Business Partnership & Strategic Support:

Requirements

  • Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements - including balance sheet, P&L, cash flow statement, and all required footnote disclosures.

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • NetSuite experience strongly preferred

Compensation

  • $170k - $180k base salary.
  • Annual performance bonus eligibility.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage - with company contributions towards premiums.
  • Meaningful time off - including 20 days of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 12 company holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
  • Generous paid parental leave of up to 13 weeks.

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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 -
  • Whether we're dealing with colleagues or customers, we don't prioritize money or growth over people, and we practice empathy at every opportunity.
  • We look at our customers' experiences holistically and recognize that solving them requires collaboration across teams and our three affiliate companies - Homeward, Homeward Mortgage and Homeward Title.
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