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Tax Manager

Hippo Insurance
Location
Austin, Texas, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States; Morristown, New Jersey, United States; San Jose, California, United States
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Accounting
Salary
$130,000 - $191,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA required
  • 5–8 years of progressive tax experience, including public company ASC 740 provision work
  • Demonstrated experience with technical, judgment-intensive tax positions in an audit-defensible, SEC-ready context
  • Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state tax compliance requirements
  • Experience operating within a SOX control environment, including PBC response and documentation standards
  • Excellent written and analytical skills, with the ability to independently own technical positions and defend them to auditors and senior finance leadership
Nice to have
  • Direct experience with SSAP 101 and insurance premium tax compliance is a plus
  • Exposure to reinsurance structures and their tax treatment is a plus
  • Prior involvement in M&A tax diligence or structuring is a plus
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled tax or accounting tools and an interest in process automation is a plus
What the job really is

The Tax Manager at Hippo is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of the company's income tax provisions and reporting obligations. This role involves preparing tax provisions under ASC 740, managing multi-state tax compliance, and coordinating with various departments and external auditors. The Tax Manager will also support M&A activities and identify process improvements within the tax function.

Benefits
  • Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for team members and their families
  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for locations other than San Jose, CA and Morristown, NJ
  • Role involves significant technical and compliance responsibilities, which may be high-pressure
  • Experience in public accounting is strongly preferred, which may limit candidates without that background
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