Assistant Controller, Corporate

HCC Service Company, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Tokio Marine HCC is seeking an Assistant Controller to assist the Controller/Director in maintaining accounting principles and financial systems. The role includes budgeting, financial reporting, and presenting findings to senior management.

You will direct daily accounting operations, support regulatory filings, and drive process improvements across the finance function. The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, and at least eight years of progressive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Eight years of progressive accounting experience with leadership.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily functions of the Accounting department and lead budgeting and reporting.
• Prepare GAAP and statutory reports; coordinate with auditors.
• Support senior management with financial analysis and variance explanations.
• Assist with planning, budgeting, and updating accounting policies.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Controller

Job Details

Corporate Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid 4:1)

Reports To: Controller/Director

Employment Type: Full time

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
• 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

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.

Your success is our priority. In a world that is rapidly changing, TMHCC enables you to take on opportunities with confidence. At Tokio Marine HCC, we pride ourselves on hiring the smartest, most conscientious people, who want to make a difference no matter their background. And then we give them the support and trust they need. We’re always looking for curious, creative transformative thinkers who want to change the status quo and have a passion for doing the right thing. If this is you, then we want you on our team.