ABOUT US

Bestow is the leading digital platform for life insurance. As both a direct-to-consumer destination and an infrastructure provider, Bestow is on a mission to make life insurance accessible to millions of underserved families. 

We ideate fast, embrace change, and take risks. As a rapidly growing tech startup, we look for the best talent out there and try to stay out of their way. From scaling our business model to expanding our offerings, the day-to-day at Bestow offers endless professional growth opportunities. The people who succeed here look for problems and solutions. They are both passionate about their ideas and open to having their mind changed. 

In the end, we value the same things our customers do: family. So we strive for work-life balance and believe happy employees make for better experiences and happier customers. It’s a model that helped us land the #2 spot on Forbes’ Best Startup Employers 2021 list. Boom!

The Finance team supports all areas of the business, from key strategic decisions to day-to-day operations. We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant & Reporting excited to play a major role in the financial evolution of Bestow. You will work closely with the CFO, Controller and Head of Reporting, leading reporting excellence through attention to detail, compliance with requirements, automation and process improvement.

We ideally would like this person located in Austin/Dallas, TX or Des Moines, IA but are open to Remote for the right candidate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Drive process improvement and efficiency to increase the timeliness, accuracy and relevance of deliverables, that supports the development of our long-term vision and strategy through financial reporting (both internal and external).
• Support the internal and external audit relationships as well as requests for information and clarification from external partners and stakeholders (i.e. Regulators, Banks, etc).
• Strive for a high level of documentation over processes, risks, and controls as the Company continues to scale.
• Maintain company and sector expertise. Support response to market developments that have an impact on Bestow’s reporting requirements.
• Maintain a continuous improvement approach to processes.
• Align personal goals with Bestow’s Employee Principles.
• Support colleagues within the Finance function through conducting research and investigating/explaining variances to plan and prior. 
• Assist with presentations for investors, corporate communications, and business partners.
• Assess data and utilize tools/applications to improve the efficiency and operating effectiveness of assignments and deliverables.
• Strong interest in learning and developing an understanding of U.S. GAAP and NAIC SSAP (STAT) reporting and differences in accounting basis. 

ABOUT YOU

• 3+ years of professional experience, preferably in public accounting and/or the insurance industry with exposure to the reporting function either through audit or preparation.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including ability to utilize systems and applications to identify and communicate the drivers of variances to prior and plan. First-principles approach to understanding complex concepts.
• Strong ability and willingness to present.
• Strong business writing skills.
• Collaborative style and viewed as a business partner with internal and external clients/customers.
• Ability to work as a team player as well as independently.
• Desire to improve the Financial Accounting and Reporting function; ensure best in class practices are in place.
• Solicit and accept feedback, criticism, and alternative points of view.
• Intellectually curious and demonstrated self-starter.
• Undergraduate degree required. 

BONUS POINTS

• MBA or an advanced degree is a plus. CPA/CA/CIA credentials preferred

TOTAL REWARDS

• Competitive salary
• Open PTO plan
• 100% paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Generous equity grant based on level
• Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote

We value diversity at Bestow. We hire, recruit, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We understand the importance of creating a safe and comfortable work environment and encourage individualism and authenticity in every member of our team. 

Bestow does not sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.