Investment Accounting Supervisor

Tokio Marine HCC International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Tokio Marine HCC International in Houston, TX seeks an experienced accounting executive to supervise GAAP and Statutory accounting for investments across bonds, stocks, and derivatives.

You will lead the accounting department, design policies, ensure timely reporting, and coordinate with auditors for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 6 years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• 2 years of insurance-related experience.
• Up to two years of team supervisory experience.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation, review, and maintenance of GAAP and Statutory accounting for investments.
• Lead the accounting department’s daily functions and coordinate with senior management.
• Design and implement policies, processes, and controls to improve reporting and safeguard assets.
• Prepare and analyze financial information for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate reviews with auditors and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Advanced accounting knowledge

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Budgeting and cost control

Leadership and supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

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.

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

Supervise the preparation, review, and maintenance of all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles for all of Tokio Marine HCC and subsidiary company investments, including but not limited to bonds, stocks, and derivatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily functions of the applicable accounting department, including, but not limited to, planning, prioritizing and directing work flow, acting as a resource for questions, and interfacing with senior management.
• Design, review, and recommend financial and accounting policies, processes, procedures, and technology to meet internal and external reporting requirements, improve operational efficiency, and safeguard corporate assets. Plan and execute implementation.
• Supervise complex, standard, and ad hoc reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually), which includes analysis, account reconciliations, control checks, manual journal entries, statutory filings, and preparation of financial statements utilizing a broad knowledge of accounting principles.
• Assist in preparing financial information and analyses to both internal and external audiences.
• Assist in preparing the investment disclosures in financial statements on a quarterly basis ensuring reporting consistency in financial statements, board reports, and information provided to analysts.
• Prepare time-sensitive monthly investment reporting for distribution to management.
• Create, update, and enhance current management and investor reporting for investments.
• Coordinate reviews of financial statements and processes with internal and external auditors.
• Assist in researching and interpreting accounting issues under USGAAP and Insurance Statutory Accounting.
• Manage communication with internal and external customers regarding departmental work and facilitate the resolution of customer issues.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or the equivalent education and/or experience.

Experience

• 6 years of relevant and progressive experience in accounting and/or finance.
• 2 years of insurance-related experience.
• Up to two years of team supervisory experience.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Possess and have ability to apply advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Superior organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company’s business to proactively respond to changing business environment.
• Advanced proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Develop work plans, establish timelines, and set goals for assigned work unit; assign resources as needed; and meet commitments on deadlines.
• Communicate team or group results to management and make appropriate recommendations; prepare written and verbal presentations to convey information.
• Drive improvement in existing business processes and assist in the identification and implementation of new processes; assist in development and be accountable for budget for work unit; work within financial objectives set by management.
• Comply with all corporate policies and procedures; identify control objectives for designated function and implement cost-effective controls designed to meet those objectives; test controls to determine if they are performing as intended.
• Has full HR responsibility for direct reports including making hiring decisions, training, coordinating work, establishing standards, reviewing work, conducting performance appraisals, and providing coaching or counseling.

Travel

• 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 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 status, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances.