SVP of Finance & Controller

Preferred location: San Francisco Bay Area, Greater New York City area or Great Chicago area.

Application: All candidates must apply directly through our official channels. We do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies. 

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 support of business objectives, we are actively looking for an ambitious person, who is not afraid of hard work and embraces ambiguity, to join our team as an SVP Finance & Controller and lead our finance team in its next phase of development. A person that can seamlessly navigate from presenting in the Boardroom to rolling up their sleeves on accounting processes. 

If that sounds like you and if you are excited to join our team and be part of an exciting institution where you can hone your skills and develop new ones in a fun, challenging and dynamic environment please send your application to Sahar Sabouni: sahar@cowbellcyber.ai. 

Objective: 

• The SVP Finance & Controller leads the finance team and manages the infrastructure necessary to support the accounting needs of the consolidated company, our Nebraska-domiciled carrier, our Vermont captive insurer, and coordinates with providers in local jurisdictions to produce financial statements for our subsidiaries outside the U.S.

What you will do:

• Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and filings in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting principles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Close Process: Coordinate the monthly close of the consolidated general ledger, including those of operating subsidiaries, to ensure a seamless and efficient process.
• Reinsurance & Investments: Oversee accurate accounting for both inward and outward reinsurance transactions and the organization’s investment portfolio.
• Performance Insights: Provide valuable insights on business performance and expense management to profit center leaders and functional leaders across the company.
• Team Development: Cultivate a skilled and knowledgeable team capable of supporting and scaling the organization as it grows.
• Internal Controls: Establish and refine key internal controls to guide the company towards the next phase of the organization as we scale up operations.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization.
• External Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and sustain effective relationships with key external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and rating agencies.

What Cowbell needs from you:

• Experience: A minimum of ten years of in-depth technical experience in Statutory, GAAP, and reinsurance within the P&C insurance industry is required.
• Education: A CPA degree is mandatory.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in NetSuite general ledger is strongly preferred.
• Systems thinking: ability to see the bigger picture and understanding complex interdependencies, and making decisions that consider the broader impact.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated capability to navigate and extract critical information from various finance applications/platforms, including statutory accounting, expense management, investment accounting, FP&A, and banking 
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Excellent ability to interact effectively with management at various levels.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage dispersed teams remotely, including team members based in India.
• Adaptability: Skilled in managing multiple tasks and thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Audit Management: Extensive experience in managing annual audits with top-tier audit firms, statutory audits, and 401(k) audits.
• Board Communication: Ability to communicate quarterly results to the Company Board’s audit committee with clarity and precision.

What Cowbell brings to the table:

• Top tier, nationwide medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family plus life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts
• 401K match 
• Employee equity plan 
• Comprehensive wellness program including flexible PTO, 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/.