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

Accounting and 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 and 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, and collections- Lead billing operations, AR, collections, and cash application, and partner with Sales and Product to improve the quote-to-cash process.

AP, procurement, and 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 and 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.   - Prepare materials and lead technical accounting discussions with the CFO, audit committee, and board.