Accounting Manager

TheZebra.com meets customers right where their search for car and home insurance begins: online. We provide easy-to-use tools and services, plus friendly, licensed agents who offer advice and guidance at any point along the way. The Zebra has helped customers compare over 74 million quotes since 2012. At its heart, both insurance and tech industry veterans collaborate together to simplify insurance shopping for customers. In today’s digital world, The Zebra’s customer-centered approach offers people the choices they want and simplicity they need.

The Zebra was recently named one of Austin Business Journal's 2026 Best Place to Work. Our motto is "All Stripes Welcome.” Building the best product, the best teams, and the best company comes from inviting a diverse array of voices, backgrounds and perspectives to contribute, making everyone feel welcome. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, and working together to tackle exciting problems.

We're seeking a highly technical and operationally strong Accounting Manager to help scale our accounting function in our fast-growing Insurtech environment . This role will strengthen close execution, enhance internal controls, support technical accounting initiatives, and drive audit ready financial operations as the organization continues to grow and evolve. 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, you will work closely with Finance, Engineering, People Operations , Legal to support accurate financial reporting, operational scalability, audit readiness, and cross-functional business initiatives.

Please note for this role we are looking for this person to be able to work hybrid from our Austin, Texas Headquarters

Close, Controls, and Financial Integrity

• 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

Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management

• 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

Cross-Functional Partnership & Execution Support

• 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

Leadership and Team Development

• 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

We are seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-driven accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting capabilities with operational execution and leadership skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can balance accuracy, collaboration, and adaptability while supporting a growing organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Key Attributes for Success in This Role

• 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

• When we say “All Stripes Welcome,” we mean it. Considering viewpoints outside of our own as individuals creates a better, more inclusive experience for everyone

• We live and breathe inclusion. You will be part of a wide array of voices, opinions, and experiences that inform everything we do

• We believe in innovation. You will be part of experimentation; creative problem solving; cross-functional collaboration; testing new approaches, tools and ideas and learning from those tests; and understanding when innovation can drive real impacts and when it may not be needed.

• We trust our teams. You’ll own your work, balancing personal accountability with team accountability. Together, we take pride in individual and team contributions; make thoughtful decisions; and want our teammates to succeed.

• We care about each other. You’ll join a team that truly lives their values, both in and out of the office. Our Zeebs have honest conversations, give direct feedback, and remember that we are all people here to do great work.

• We take thoughtful action. You will be empowered to do the right things as efficiently as possible, not just checking boxes off a list without thinking.

Inclusive and healthy environments are crafted intentionally. Here are some other wonderful perks of working here:

• Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering

• Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages

• End early Fridays (no meetings after 2pm CST on Fridays!)

• Sabbatical program for tenured employees

• HSA offering + employer contribution

• Fertility support through Carrot

• $100 monthly wellness perk

• $300 pet reimbursement program

• 401k with match

• Unlimited PTO (paid time off) + flexibility to enjoy it

• Paid Parental Leave Program

• Learning & Development Opportunities

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $145,000 per year. The final salary amount will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, and insights gained throughout the interview process

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra seeks to bring transparency and simplicity to car and home insurance shopping – it's Insurance in black and white.®

We've garnered attention across the industry and across the nation. Check out all of our awards & recognition!

Our core motto is "All Stripes Welcome." As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!