Assistant Controller, Corporate

Job Title: Assistant Controller, Corporate
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid 4:1)
Reports To: Controller/Director
Employment Type: Full time

About Us 

Help us insure it. Tokio Marine HCC is a leading global specialty insurance group, backed by the strength and stability of the Tokio Marine Group. With more than 50 years of sustained growth and profitability, and offices across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international locations, we offer more than 100 classes of specialty insurance—covering everything from the crops that feed us and the concerts that entertain us to rescuing travelers abroad. 

Guided by our Mind Over Risk philosophy, we empower clients to pursue opportunities with confidence while fostering a culture rooted in innovation, collaboration, and trust. Always Advancing, we embrace an entrepreneurial spirit; as Experts in Tomorrow, we anticipate what’s next; and by Reaching Out, we build genuine connections that enable our people and our business to thrive. 

Role Overview 

Assists the Controller/Director in establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures for an assigned area of the company. Also assists with planning and budgeting systems, financial and management reporting, and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.

Key Responsibilities 

Relying on broad experience and judgment, this role is accountable for accomplishing the following responsibilities and has substantial latitude for actions or decisions made with minimal review.

• Direct the daily functions of the applicable Accounting department, including planning, prioritizing, directing workflow, serving as a resource for questions, and interfacing with senior management.
• Assist the Controller/Director with budgeting, financial analysis, regulatory reporting, quarterly and annual filings, research, and other tasks as needed.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting services to senior management and regulatory authorities.
• Perform internal control procedures and identify and explain variances and unusual items.
• Create schedules for internal and external reporting on a GAAP basis and as required by Statutory Accounting Principles.
• Interact with external and internal auditors related to financial results, flux analysis, and trend analysis.
• Design, review, and recommend financial and accounting policies, processes, procedures, and technology to meet reporting requirements, improve efficiency, and safeguard corporate assets; plan and execute implementation.

What You Bring 

• Provide education requirements 
• Provide years of experience and additional qualifications 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field or the equivalent education and/or experience.
• CPA designation preferred.

Experience

• Eight years of relevant and progressive experience in Accounting; five years of leadership experience.

Key Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to the applicable area of the company’s business.
• Advanced proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to lead people and work units, establish priorities, manage resources, support effective controls, and drive process improvement.

Occasional travel (up to 10% of time).

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefit package, with eligibility beginning on your date of hire 
• Strong learning culture with ongoing development opportunities 
• Basic life and disability insurance 
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match 
• 20 days of PTO, two floating holidays, approximately 11 paid holidays, and volunteer time off 
• Paid parental leave 
• An opportunity to do meaningful work and love what you do 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

TMHCC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances.