Senior Program Accountant - Spinnaker
About The Position
Hippo is modernizing home insurance by combining technology-driven underwriting with proactive protection to help homeowners prevent losses before they happen. Our Finance team sits at the center of that mission, managing the financial reporting and program economics that keep our property & casualty business running across multiple subsidiaries and carrier partnerships. We're looking for a Senior Program Accountant to take ownership of that reporting infrastructure. The Senior Program Accountant is for someone who brings deep GAAP and statutory expertise, thrives in the complexity of multi-program P&C accounting, and wants to work closely with Underwriting, Operations, and Finance to drive accuracy and process improvement across the business. You'll report directly to the Director of Accounting and have visibility into all facets of how an insurance company operates financially.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 4+ years in finance and accounting roles (public accounting or private)
- Expert knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles
- Property & casualty insurance industry experience
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems
- Internal controls experience
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred, not required
Responsibilities
- Manage the program financial reporting process for Hippo Holdings’s property & casualty business.
- Take ownership over direct and ceded economics for multiple programs.
- Apply in-depth accounting knowledge to complex, non-routine close activities — identifying issues, adapting methods, and recommending process improvements as needed.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional departments to improve monthly close, financial reporting and provide support to the business.
- Execute assigned aspects of the GAAP (SEC) and Statutory financial statement close process in accordance with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close calendar for multiple subsidiaries.
- Work proactively with data operations, financial operations, underwriters, claims, and program administrators to resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
- Identify and implement best practices to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting and financial reporting function.
- Prepare quarterly and annual GAAP and Statutory financial statements, footnotes, and schedules.
- Support external audits by preparing requested schedules and documentation for assigned areas.
- Assist the director of accounting and corporate controller to oversee the internal control environment ensuring appropriate design and operating effectiveness.
- Support implementation and operational procedures related to internal control environment.
- Take on special projects and other duties as assigned, bringing a problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plans to choose from
- 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Equity compensation
- Training and internal career growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off
- 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Snacks and drinks available
- Catered lunches for onsite employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
