Assistant Controller

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. is a diversified specialty property/casualty insurer with offices in Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Hallmark markets, underwrites and services approximately half a billion dollars annually in commercial and personal insurance premiums in select markets. Hallmark is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and its common stock is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "HALL." 　

As Hallmark continues to grow, we strive to find talented, innovative and creative professionals to join our team. We offer very competitive compensation and benefit packages combined with a team atmosphere that encourages independent initiative and professional growth.

Position Title: Assistant Controller

General Purpose of the Position:

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for streamlining accounting processes utilizing advanced excel skills, supervising accounting personnel, monitoring individual operating units’ compliance with the accounting policies and procedures and review monthly financial information of the operating units.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages most aspects of the day-to-day accounting operations, including, but not limited to oversight of month end closings, preparation of statutory and GAAP financial statements, account analysis/reconciliation and management reports
• Utilize and further enhance accounting IT systems to facilitate processes and maintain records
• Streamline business processes to maximize department productivity

• Performs analytical procedures to determine any unusual trends, errors or areas of improvement; discuss results with business unit management and corporate personnel as needed.
• Work with internal and external auditors

• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner

• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions

  Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong knowledge base of GAAP and statutory accounting and reporting requirements for a public company
• Proven management/supervisory experience
• Deadline and detail oriented
• Strong analytical, leadership, organizational and problem resolution skills

  PC Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills, including using PivotTables and Subtotals beyond the introductory level and create compound and complex formulas (such as array formulas) to achieve much with less
• SQL programming skills are preferred or an aptitude to develop these skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is a plus

  Education and Experience Required:

• BA/BS in Accounting
• 7-10 years accounting experience, preferably in P&C insurance industry, including at least 5 years at management/supervisor level
• CPA is a plus