Corporate Controller

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

Statutory & Regulatory Reporting

SEC Reporting & Compliance

Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

Must Haves :

Nice to Haves :

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 :

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.

Hippo CCPA

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