Controller Vice President, Houzz

• 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
• 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.)

Desirable

• 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
• 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