Title: Corporate Controller
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Reports To: Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)
About Hippo:
Hippo exists to protect the joy of homeownership. We believe that insurance should protect the things you treasure through an intuitive, modern experience. We provide tailored insurance coverage and preventative maintenance plans that keep you protected throughout your homeowner journey. We’ll also help you find coverage for everything life brings—from auto to flood—reimagining how you care for your home.
About the Role:
Hippo is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Corporate Controller to lead the Company’s accounting operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role will oversee Technical Accounting, SEC reporting, statutory and corporate accounting functions, ensuring the highest standards of financial accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
This is a critical leadership position charged with driving efficient, scalable, and future-ready accounting operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate combines strong public company reporting expertise, deep knowledge of internal controls, and proven team leadership. Success in this role will also require a passion for continuous improvement, a track record of leading finance transformation initiatives, and an eagerness to embrace emerging technologies—including the strategic application of artificial intelligence.
What You'll Do:
Accounting Operations & Controls
- Oversee day-to-day corporate and statutory accounting operations, including general ledger, close process, intercompany transactions, consolidations, and statutory financial reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings across US GAAP and SAP (statutory) frameworks
- Establish, document, and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP, SAP, and SOX compliance.
- Lead coordination of internal and external audit processes, including state insurance department examinations.
Technical Accounting & Reinsurance
- Serve as the subject matter expert on complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, reinsurance (ceded and assumed), stock-based compensation, lease accounting, and impairment assessments.
- Evaluate accounting implications of new insurance products, business models, and transactions, providing guidance to executive stakeholders.
- Monitor and ensure appropriate implementation of new accounting standards and updates from the FASB, SEC, and NAIC.
Statutory & Regulatory Reporting
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all statutory financial statements including Yellow Book filings, premium tax returns, and related state regulatory reports.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with insurance regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions where Hippo operates.
- Partner with Legal and Actuarial functions to ensure alignment on reserves, risk, and capital adequacy.
SEC Reporting & Compliance
- Lead the preparation and filing of all SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), including footnote disclosures and MD&A, in collaboration with Legal and FP&A teams.
- Maintain documentation to support financial disclosures and ensure adherence to SEC rules and regulations.
Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Manage and mentor a high-performing accounting team; support growth, training, and career development.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Actuarial, Risk, and IT to ensure alignment on accounting treatment, financial systems, and strategic initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation and scalability of financial systems, including ERP, reporting platforms, and the adoption of AI tools.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and in-house leadership at a publicly traded company.
- Insurance industry experience, especially with P&C products, reinsurance structures, and NAIC reporting
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX 404 compliance, and statutory accounting principles (SAP).
- Proven experience leading accounting operations and managing teams in high-growth or complex environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to executives and the Board.
- Strong project management skills and ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with statutory filings including Yellow Book, DOI examinations, and premium tax returns.
- Familiarity with financial systems such as NetSuite, Workiva, FloQast, and insurance-specific ERP tools.
- Experience collaborating with actuarial and risk management teams.
Benefits and Perks
Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:
- Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Equity - This position is eligible for equity compensation
- Training and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
- Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Hippo Habitat - Snacks and drinks available for onsite employees
The SF Bay Area base pay range for this role is $200,000-$275,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, location, business needs and market demands.
Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Hippo’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo’s People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.
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