Assistant Controller

Homeward; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: $130,000 – $145,000

Company bonus eligibility

Remote-first environment

Stock option grant

401(k) employer contribution match

Health and wellness benefits

Twenty days of vacation

Generous paid parental leave

Job summary

A remote-first real estate startup is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage accounting operations and ensure financial reporting compliance. The ideal candidate has a CPA, a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, and over 4 years of management experience. Responsibilities include overseeing the month-end close, implementing internal controls, and collaborating with department leaders. The position offers a competitive salary range, remote work flexibility, and generous benefits including stock options and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.
• 4+ years of technical accounting and management experience.
• Big4 Accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Oversee month-end close accounting processes.
• Implement internal controls for financial and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Accounting operations

Team building

Process improvement

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

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.

Founded in 2018 by CEO Tim Heyl, Homeward offers 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 and grounded in three core values: The Golden Rule, One Team One Dream, and Calm Focus.

About the opportunity

Homeward is looking for an Assistant Controller to support the Accounting team in establishing and managing all aspects of our accounting operations, GL accounting, audit, tax, internal controls, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a growth‑oriented mindset, strong team‑building skills, and a willingness to roll up sleeves to refine robust processes as the company scales.

What you’ll do

• Assist in managing all day‑to‑day accounting operations.
• Manage several accounting managers who oversee corporate accounting, real‑estate accounting, mortgage, and title accounting.
• Manage the month‑end close accounting process, driving the completion of all related reconciliations and reporting to deliver timely and accurate financial statements.
• Research and advise the team and leaders on technical accounting and GAAP application to accounting entries and presentation.
• Assist the Head of Accounting with first‑review of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and stakeholder reporting.
• Assist in monthly account flux analyses and budget‑to‑actual comparisons.
• Continuously suggest and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and automation across all areas of the accounting team.
• Collaborate frequently with other department leaders regarding new processes and any financial‑related questions.
• Implement and maintain internal controls (SOX 404 compliance) to ensure complete and accurate financials and regulatory compliance.
• Support treasury operations, including cash management and reporting, and work with banking institutions and teams.
• Interface with the external tax firm and assist with periodic tax filing requests and reporting.
• Lead the annual audit process and serve as a primary point of contact with external auditors.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Master’s degree preferred).
• CPA required.
• Big4 Accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of technical accounting and management experience.
• Hands‑on experience with GL and month‑end/year‑end closing procedures, and leveraging ERP systems to scale and automate.
• Excellent business acumen, decision‑making skills, and outstanding organizational, project‑management, and spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to perform efficiently in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple workloads, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Solution‑oriented approach to problem solving, focusing on the best way to address challenges.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey technical issues to non‑technical audiences.
• NetSuite ERP experience preferred.
• Experience with Real Estate, Mortgage, or Title companies preferred.
• Experience managing multiple subsidiaries or fund management preferred.

Perks and Benefits

• Compensation: $130,000 – $145,000
• Company bonus eligibility
• Remote‑first environment (headquarters in Austin, TX)
• Stock option grant for every full‑time employee
• 401(k) employer contribution match
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Twenty days of vacation, five sick days, twelve company holidays, and two floating holidays each year
• Generous paid parental leave of up to 13 weeks