Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help the pets we all love receive the veterinary care they need. At Trupanion we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

We’re all about helping pets. We promote a cohesive and nimble team environment, and we hire, develop and promote team members. We trust each other. We are transparent and honest. We care about one another and want to see our team members succeed, personally and professionally. As our team members gain experience, we strive to promote from within and reduce bureaucracy to allow creative thinking. We’re focused on providing continuous training and support to all team members to encourage long-term happiness and success.

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Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting is a key leader of the finance and accounting Team at Trupanion. Reporting directly to Senior Director of Financial Reporting and Treasury, this individual leads the financial reporting and technical accounting functions. This role has a high level of visibility throughout the organization and with the executive leadership team. We are looking for an individual with strong technical and leadership skills who can contribute to our team both as a mentor to our other finance and accounting team members and as a subject matter expert on financial reporting and technical accounting.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ownership of quarterly, annual and periodic SEC filings including 10-Q’s and 10-K’s. Work closely with the legal department on the annual Proxy Statement and periodic 8-K filings.
• Research technical accounting issues, including new accounting guidance, and provide guidance and documentation on how this will impact Trupanion’s financial reporting and operations.
• Manage areas of accounting that are highly technical in nature, including accounting for revenue recognition, share-based compensation, statement of cash flows, and accounting for one-time and unusual transactions.
• Periodically present hot topics and technical analysis to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Ensure corporate disclosure controls are appropriately designed and operating.
• Manage external auditors’ work on annual audits and quarter reviews.
• Mentor and direct a team of talented financial reporting individuals to ensure team goals are met and individual team members are fulfilling their career goals.

Qualifications (Please include a cover letter with your application!)

Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant experience required, including 2 or more years managing a team preferred
• Experience with SEC reporting either as a preparer or an external auditor required
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance required
• CPA license preferred, but not required
• Property and casualty insurance statutory accounting and reporting experience preferred, but not required

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS; knowledge of property and casualty insurance accounting is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience documenting technical accounting assessments
• Energetic and highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail a must
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot problems and recognize areas for process improvements

Benefits and Perks:

• Bonus opportunities
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits at no cost to the employee
• Four weeks paid time off
• Five week sabbatical after five years of employment
• Restricted Stock Units
• Open, casual, pet-friendly and fun office environment
• Free dog walking services for office pets during business hours
• Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Free on-site gym

About Trupanion:

We’re all about helping pets. We promote a cohesive and nimble team environment, and we hire, develop and promote team members. We trust each other. We are transparent and honest. We care about one another and want to see our team members succeed, personally and professionally. We strive to promote from within and reduce bureaucracy to allow creative thinking. We’re focused on providing continuous training and support to all team members to encourage long-term happiness and success.

Things We Value

• Caring: We care about each other.
• Adhocracy: An adhocracy is intentionally ‘adhoc’ instead of bureaucratic. Adhocracies value the ability to adapt quickly, flexibility and employee empowerment.
• Trusting: We trust one another with information
• Sincere: We do what we say and say what we mean.
• Devoted: We love pets.
• Original: We are innovative and fair.
• Genuine: We are free to express our true selves.
• Simple: Simple is better.