VP of Accounting

About the Role

Houzz is looking for a VP of Accounting / 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.

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