Role: Sr. Analyst, Accounting 

Reports to: Director of Accounting 

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Named one of the top startups to watch, Hippo is a Palo Alto based, Series E Unicorn company leading the modernization of the home protection industry, which hasn’t innovated in many years.  We use technology to create modernized, customer-centric home insurance and proactive maintenance services. We take our hyper-focus on customer satisfaction (buyer simplicity, comprehensive coverage, concierge service) a step further, by offering IoT Smart Home devices for monitoring home health. These devices, together with numerous other data sources (like aerial imagery and predictive actuarial data) allow us to proactively address problems before homeowners even know about them. Our Net Promoter Score (NPS) is consistently 3x those of large insurers.

Hippo is solving complex engineering, compliance, regulatory and operational problems that have immediate impact on this antiquated industry. We're on a strong (but responsible) growth trajectory, with a proven and recession-proof set of products.

Our Sr Analyst Role in Accounting will be responsible for developing and supporting all reporting requirements for our insurance carriers. You will interface with carriers to ensure that reporting fields and data are correctly represented and communicated, and champion all requirements and necessary changes. You will ensure accuracy and compliance in all areas of insurance carrier reports. You will collaborate with business partners to build out balancing controls and supporting schedules related to insurance carrier accounting. **Insurance industry experience is an absolute must. Thank you.

About You
You're likely a former data or accounting analyst in the insurance industry, looking to make a change and pivot your knowledge of insurance reporting into the exciting new world of insurtech. You enjoy complex reporting and BI work, spotting trends, and reporting out to superiors and partners. You're passionate about ensuring accuracy and optimal flow of information back and forth between Hippo and our carriers.

Responsibilities:
·       Develop and improve reports relating to policy in force, written- premiums, cash collected and other accounting reports required for reporting to insurance carriers, revenue recognition and cash/AR 
·       Build out balancing and control processes to ensure data integrity
·       Review and analyze metric data, ensuring compliance with internal audit, legal and State Departments of Insurance
·       Develop and maintain updated reporting requirements as determined by Hippo area/departments including Legal, Compliance, various State Offices of Insurance, as well as carriers
·       Sets up and improves lists and libraries to make it friendlier to the end user
·       Interfaces with insurance carriers to represent Hippo and ensure two-way flow of accurate reporting and data

Requirements: 
·       Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred 
·       3+ years of insurance experience, ideally as a data or accounting analyst
·       Solid understanding of insurance reporting to carriers, accounting requirements and compliance related required reports 
·       SQL and Tableau experience
·       Knowledge of SQL coding and Tableau metric reporting required
·       Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare detailed reports
·       Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

Compensation and Perks

• Fun offices located in downtown Palo Alto, less than a 5-minute walk from Caltrain
• Stocked kitchen and BBQ Friday’s
• Flexible, uncapped PTO (with manager approval)
• Full time salary based on experience and equity in a fast-growing startup
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, EAP, and flexible spending accounts

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.