Senior Investment Accounting Manager

Job Type: Location Type: Hybrid

 

Role Details

Job Title: Senior Manager, Investment Accounting
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid 4:1)
Reports To: VP, Corporate Controller
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

The Senior Manager, Investment Accounting, serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and key contributor to the oversight of the Company’s investment accounting and reporting functions. In partnership with the manager/senior manager and VP, Corporate Controller, this role supports the strategic direction and execution of investment accounting activities, including close processes and financial disclosures under U.S. GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent investment accounting and reporting that supports executive leadership, board reporting, regulatory filings, parent company reporting and external rating agency engagement. The Senior Manager will play a critical role in maintaining strong internal controls, enhancing processes, and delivering high-quality financial insights.

Additionally, this position acts as a key liaison and SME between investment accounting and other stakeholders, including investment management, treasury, and auditors, helping to ensure alignment across functions and transparency in financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist as SME in managing daily operations of the Investment Accounting function, ensuring preparation of accurate and timely financial records, compliance with internal control standards, and quality service to subsidiaries and other departments
• Ensure compliance with NAIC statutory reporting requirements, including Schedule D, BA, DB, and related disclosures
• Interpret and implement new accounting standards and provide technical guidance on investment-related transactions for U.S. GAAP, SAP, and IFRS
• Provide guidance as SME for investment accounting and reporting for a diverse investment portfolio, including fixed income, structured securities, equities, and alternatives products
• Ensure accurate classification, valuation, and income recognition across U.S. GAAP, SAP, and IFRS frameworks
• Prepare/Review quarterly and annual investment reporting deliverables
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting (Japanese SOX)
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and continuous improvement of the control environment
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on investment accounting matters
• Perform special projects as requested by the VP, Corporate Controller, and executive management

What You Bring

Education

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

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on investment accounting
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Minimum of 4 years of insurance industry experience
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP, SAP, and IFRS

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly related to investments and financial instruments
• In-depth understanding of NAIC reporting and the insurance regulatory environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and business acumen
• Proficiency with ERP systems (experience with Oracle PeopleSoft preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

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 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.