VP of Accounting

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

**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