Controller, Vice President

About The Role

Houzz is looking for an experienced and strategic Global Controller with deep SaaS expertise to join our high performing Finance function as a key member of the Finance leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, versatile and hands-on, helping to support Houzz’s software growth and leading a critical area of our business - our Accounting and Billing Operations teams. This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of worldwide accounting by providing process knowledge, technical expertise, business collaboration, and reporting leadership, with a strong desire to improve processes and controls as well as execute on areas such as corporate accounting, financial reporting and operations, and internal controls. You will lead a team of financial professionals providing leadership and guidance to develop the function to execute to the best of their capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all accounting and billing operations functions, including the global monthly/quarterly/annual accounting close process in accordance with US GAAP and compliance to internal policies, ensuring account balances are fully reconciled, and managing the preparation the financial results in a timely manner
• Review financial statements and trend analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy of results
• Manage and implement controls to ensure effective cash management and governance
• Lead the implementation of internal control procedures (SOX), identifying and improving any inefficiencies and regularly executing process improvements
• Enhance and develop internal processes and procedures to support ongoing public company readiness efforts
• Coordinate with external firm(s) to provide support for financial audit, tax filings, 409A valuation, insurance, and other requests as the needs arise
• Partner closely with FP&A team to closely monitor and analyze operating results against our plans and provide insights for potential improvements
• Prepare materials and lead the technical accounting discussions with audit committee and board members to ensure compliance with company governance, processes, and address risk
• Develop and implement efficient processes and that will scale with the company
• Oversee and influence workflow design with Engineering, Sales, HR and other functional leads on processes, policies, systems and compliance
• Provide leadership to strengthen the Accounting and Billing Operations teams with a commitment to recruiting, training and mentoring of staff
  
  

At a Minimum, We’d Like You to Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; ideally, a public accounting/industry mix including an excellent knowledge of GAAP
• Has a CPA with demonstrated technical accounting background
• Broad financial and operational skills developed in a high-growth, commercial stage technology company
• Proven ability in strengthening accounting processes including hands on experience on establishing goals, negotiation, assigning tasks, coaching, issue identification and problem-solving
• Experience designing and implementing new policies and procedures
• Precision and detail oriented nature with strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to identify and drive process and system improvements
• Proven track record of performing roles that require you to be trustworthy and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels internally as well as external partners to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results
• Accomplished leader with a track record of developing talent, inspiring and motivating teammates
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to present to senior management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (v-lookup, pivot tables, etc.)
  
  

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Senior financial leadership experience in a public company
• International business experience is a plus
• Positive, energetic, optimistic attitude, not afraid to roll up your sleeves
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills including conscientiousness, diplomacy, flexibility, and dependability
  
  

Compensation, Benefits And Perks

This role has an annual starting salary range of $265,000-$310,000 . In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Houzz. Also, depending on the role, you could be eligible for an equity award. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and specific work location.

Benefits And Perks Include

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Home internet stipend
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Maternity/paternity leave program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) retirement savings plans (Pre-Tax and Roth)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical & Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Healthy at Houzz program
  
  

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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Be Who You Are and Do What You Love at Houzz

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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