Technical Accounting Manager, Hippo Insurance

• You have a proven history of providing technical accounting and reporting processes to clients at Big 4 accounting firms, a public company or have built this process in a private company leading to S-1 S-1/IPO/SEC process
• You have provided accounting guidance / treatment for complex business transactions
• You are accustomed to rolling up your sleeves to get things done while also having a significant contribution to big picture strategy
• Your days are spent supporting accounting and reporting for transactions, business operations are in line with USGAAP, and able to interact with external auditors and advisors
• BS/BA in Accounting
• 4+ years of experience in accounting/auditing
• Public company experience or Big 4
• CPA
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
• Great organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and handle multiple tasks from multiple stakeholders
• Intellectually curious, analytically strong, and embracer of change

Desirable

• Reports To: Revenue and Corporate Accounting Director
• The Technical Accounting Manager will play an integral part in Hippo’s success within the technical accounting team
• You will have the opportunity to work on complex transactions by teaming with Legal and Business teams from negotiation to close
• Be a trusted business partner and advisor to various stakeholders within Finance and Accounting and across the company including Legal, Equity, Business and Insurance
• Lead the technical accounting function including significant transactions, identifying, analyzing and applying technical guidance, documenting accounting memos, and providing training to internal Finance and Accounting group
• Analyze and record commission revenues as part of the month-end close
• Perform analytical analyses over the Company’s revenues month over month and quarter over quarter to understand and document Company initiatives and their effect on the Company’s financials
• Monitor, assess and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company and proactively partner with stakeholders to analyze the impact on the operational and/or financial performance of the company
• Be a proactive liaison with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters and the annual audits
• Manage technical accounting research and implement conclusions in day-to-day accounting operations
• Review contracts for proper accounting treatment as well as document conclusions on key accounting matters, such as reserves, revenue, reinsurance
• Assist with compiling information for Sarbanes Oxley testing and compliance
• Maintain effective internal controls in relation to the technical accounting process and other duties