Sr. Accountant

Cowbell is signaling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to the threats of today and tomorrow. Championing adaptive insurance, Cowbell follows policyholders’ cyber risk exposures as they evolve through continuous risk assessment and continuous underwriting. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell’s underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes.

Founded in 2019 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cowbell has rapidly grown, now operating across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and India. This growth was recently bolstered by a successful Series C fundraising round of $60 million from Zurich Insurance. This investment not only underscores the confidence in Cowbell’s mission but also accelerates our capacity to revolutionize cyber insurance on a global scale. With the backing of over 25 prominent reinsurance partners, Cowbell is poised to redefine how SMEs navigate the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

In this critical role, you will oversee the financial operations of our subsidiaries in India, Canada, and the U.K. and work closely with the U.S. team by maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance, and providing financial insights. You will play a crucial role in supporting the organization by ensuring the company’s accounting operations run smoothly, and will have the opportunity to expand and grow your role as the company scales.

What you will do:

• Financial Record Keeping: Maintain and update accounting records, including the general ledger. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
• Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank statements to verify accuracy. Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Keep balance sheet accounts clean and up-to-date. Perform regular reconciliations for accuracy.
• Fixed Assets and Prepaid Schedules: Update and maintain the fixed assets register. Manage prepaid expenses and ensure proper accounting.
• Intercompany Transactions: Handle financial transactions between the international subsidiaries and other entities within the organization. Ensure proper documentation and compliance.
• Cash Flow Projections: Prepare cash flow forecasts based on historical data and future plans. Monitor liquidity and recommend actions as needed.
• Month-End and Year-End Closes: Lead closing processes, including accruals and adjustment journal entries. Conduct flux analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Independently engage with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regarding financial matters. Research and interpret data to address inquiries.
• Compliance and Tax Filings: Ensure adherence to rules, regulations, and timely tax filings. Collaborate with tax professionals as needed.
• Process Improvement and Documentation: Continuously enhance financial processes and controls. Document procedures and best practices.
• Professional Development: Stay informed by participating in educational opportunities, reading industry publications, and networking. Engage with professional organizations to expand your knowledge base.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and mentoring to team members.

 

What Cowbell needs from you:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field required: Masters preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant India, US & UK accounting experience
• US & UK GAAP experience
• Netsuite, Snowflake, and Salesforce experience is a plus
• Insurance accounting experience is a plus
• Statutory accounting required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Experience creating and managing procedures and documentation
• Flexible and open to change, innovation, and new information
• High level of organization and a willingness to problem-solve
• Sense of urgency and mission-driven and must know how to manage pressure.

What Cowbell brings to the table:

• Employee equity plan for all and wealth enablement plan for select customer facing roles
• Comprehensive wellness program, meditation app subscriptions, lunch and learn, book club, happy hours and much more
• Professional development and the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of cyber insurance, cyber security as well as continuing to build your professional skills in a team environment

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Cowbell is a leading innovator in cyber insurance, dedicated to empowering businesses to always deliver their intended outcomes as the cyber threat landscape evolves. Guided by our core values of TRUE—Transparency, Resiliency, Urgency, and Empowerment—we are on a mission to be the gold standard for businesses to understand, manage, and transfer cyber risk.

At Cowbell, we foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where every employee is empowered to contribute and grow. We pride ourselves on our commitment to transparency and resilience, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed industry standards.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard and valued. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for professional development.

For more information, please visit https://cowbell.insure/.

Cowbell Cyber does not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of our interview process. By submitting your application, you agree to complete all assessments and interviews without the use of generative AI assistance.