Job description
About the Role
Houzz is looking for a VP of Accounting / Global Controller to lead our global accounting and finance operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will own the accounting, control, and operational core of the finance function for a US-based company with global operations.
You will be accountable for the integrity of Houzz's financial results and for the processes, systems, and controls behind them. This is a role for a hands-on leader who can set technical accounting positions with confidence and also manage the team, processes, and systems that deliver reliable numbers as we grow. You will lead a team of about 15 people, mostly based in the US.
This is a hybrid role based in our Tel Aviv office, which is close to the train station.
What You'll Do
- Own the general ledger and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities under US GAAP.
- Oversee consolidations, intercompany accounting, multi-currency reporting, and account reconciliations, and deliver accurate results on time.
- Own statutory reporting and local audits for the Israeli entity and other international subsidiaries. Make sure we meet Israeli corporate, tax, and reporting requirements alongside our US obligations.
- Serve as Houzz's top technical accounting expert, including revenue recognition under ASC 606 for a subscription business with multiple revenue streams, stock-based compensation, and other complex or judgmental transactions.
- Set accounting positions that hold up to audit review.
- Lead billing operations, AR, collections, and cash application, and partner with Sales and Product to improve the quote-to-cash process.
- Oversee AP, procurement, vendor management, and payroll accounting across the US, Israel, and other countries.
- Oversee US, Israeli, and international direct and indirect tax, transfer pricing, and the tax provision, working with outside advisors.
- Manage cash, liquidity, and banking relationships, and prepare cash flow forecasts.
- Oversee equity plan administration, cap table support, and 409A valuations.
- Design and run the internal control environment, including segregation of duties, and manage external audits in the US, Israel, and wherever Houzz has international operations.
- Collaborate with the Head of Systems to manage the tools and systems the team uses, including NetSuite and Zuora.
- Bring automation and AI into the team's work to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepare materials and lead technical accounting discussions with the CFO, audit committee, and board.
- Partner with FP&A on results and insights, and with Engineering, Sales, HR, and Legal on processes, policies, and systems.
- Manage, lead, and develop a team of about 15 people, mostly in the US, working across time zones, and build a team that can support the growth of the business.
Accounting & Close
Israeli & International Compliance
Technical Accounting
Billing, AR, & Collections
AP, Procurement, & Payroll Accounting
Tax
Cash Management
Stock Administration
Internal Controls & Audit
Finance Systems
Board & Business Partnership
Leadership
At a Minimum, We'd Like You to Have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Licensed CPA in Israel or the US (required)
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a Big 4 background
- Proven experience leading a full accounting and controllership function (Controller, VP Accounting, CAO, or equivalent) at a mature startup or established global company
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and of Israeli corporate reporting, statutory, and tax rules and regulations
- Experience leading the accounting function for US-based companies with global operations, and managing US-based teams
- Deep technical accounting expertise, including ASC 606 for subscription businesses
- Multi-entity, multi-currency experience, including consolidations, intercompany, and transfer pricing
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite
- A track record of improving the close, quote-to-cash, and finance systems and processes
- Fluent English
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including presenting to the CFO, audit committee, and board
- Sound judgment, high integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information and work independently
- Advanced Excel skills
Ideally, You'll Also Have
- Experience with Zuora or a similar subscription billing platform
- Experience building AI and automation tools and implementing them in a finance organization
- Background in SaaS, marketplace, or consumer internet businesses
- A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach and a positive, team-first attitude
Houzz is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. When applying for a role at Houzz, we guarantee your application will be considered regardless of your sex; race; color; gender; national origin; height or weight; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information; marital status; registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.
We embrace and celebrate the value that diversity brings to an organization. Diverse backgrounds and different points of view help Houzz provide the best experience for our community. Houzz is committed to fostering an inclusive environment through projects and initiatives, such as employee resource groups, that support Houzzers’ efforts to be themselves and share their lives at work.
If you would like assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@houzz.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
Houzz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans
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About Houzz
When founders Adi and Alon remodeled their home, they were frustrated by the lack of resources and inspiration to help them articulate a vision and select the right pro to make it a reality.
So they built Houzz.
Houzz is now the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing an all-in-one software solution for industry professionals and tools for homeowners to update their homes from start to finish. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for products. Houzz Pro (houzz.com/pro) provides home industry professionals with a business management and marketing SaaS solution that helps them to win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their business efficiently and profitably.
Our Mission and Core Values
We're proud to say there's no one quite like us. Houzz is a community-centric, innovative tech company that continues to disrupt the home renovation and design industry. Our mission-driven culture is rooted in our core values, and we’re all here for one purpose: make the home remodeling and design process more fun and productive for everyone.
Our Mission
To create the best experience for home renovation and design.
Our Core Values
We’re a Community
We put our community of Houzzers, industry professionals and homeowners first. We approach our work with care, humility and respect. We deliver value to our community through our products and services.
We Build the Future
We are visionaries who challenge the status quo. We are creative, innovative and curious. We embrace change and different ideas to drive our industry forward.
We Make Things Happen
We are solution-seekers and self-starters. We listen, move fast and empower our teams to deliver extraordinary results and products. We play to win.
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