Accounting Manager

Introduction

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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…