Accounting Manager

The Zebra•Austin, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Zebra is seeking a highly technical and operationally strong Accounting Manager to help scale its accounting function in a fast-growing Insurtech environment. This role will strengthen close execution, enhance internal controls, support technical accounting initiatives, and drive audit-ready financial operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and brings a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, process improvement, and team leadership. Reporting directly to the VP, Accounting & Controller, this position will collaborate with Finance, Engineering, People Operations, and Legal to support accurate financial reporting, operational scalability, audit readiness, and cross-functional business initiatives. This role requires a hybrid work arrangement from the Austin, Texas Headquarters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting
Prior experience leading or managing accounting personnel
Experience supporting audits and preparing audit-ready documentation
Exceptional attention to detail while consistently delivering accurate, well-supported financial results
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ownership-driven execution with continuous improvement and operational excellence
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and present clearly to stakeholders
Steady, confident, and sound decision-making in fast-moving or evolving situations
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality execution and professionalism

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred
Experience in SaaS, fintech, or Insurtech environments
Prior experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, purchases accounting, or post-close integration
Prior management experience
Exposure to capitalized software development costs
Familiarity with AI-powered tools and technologies applied to accounting, finance operations, workflow automation, reconciliations, or anomaly detection
Familiarity with ERP and reporting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Workday, or BI tools

Responsibilities

Manage and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
Drive timely and accurate month-end close execution while continuously improving close processes, documentation, and review procedures.
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Strengthen documentation, review controls, and audit-ready support across the accounting function.
Support preparation of financial statement footnotes and disclosures.
Serve as the key day-to-day contact for external auditors and support audit coordination, PBC management, and audit support activities.
Coordinate annual financial statement audit, 401(k) audit support, and SOC review documentation.
Prepare accounting support schedules, process documentation, and policy support materials.
Support the continued enhancement of internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting processes.
Collaborate with FP&A on forecasting, capitalization, and variance analysis.
Partner with Engineering and Product on development cost classification.
Support People Team on payroll, equity, and benefits accounting.
Provide day-to-day mentorship and elevate technical depth, documentation rigor, and ownership across the accounting function.
Navigate shifting priorities with agility, while maintaining a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and scalable accounting operations, including thoughtful use of emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools where appropriate.