VP of Accounting

Job description

### 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 **Accounting & Close** - 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. **Israeli & International Compliance** - 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. **Technical Accounting** - 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. **Billing, AR, & Collections** - Lead billing operations, AR, collections, and cash application, and partner with Sales and Product to improve the quote-to-cash process. **AP, Procurement, & Payroll Accounting** - Oversee AP, procurement, vendor management, and payroll accounting across the US, Israel, and other countries. **Tax** - Oversee US, Israeli, and international direct and indirect tax, transfer pricing, and the tax provision, working with outside advisors. **Cash Management** - Manage cash, liquidity, and banking relationships, and prepare cash flow forecasts. **Stock Administration** - Oversee equity plan administration, cap table support, and 409A valuations. **Internal Controls & Audit** - 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. **Finance Systems** - 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. **Board & Business Partnership** - 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. **Leadership** - 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