Insurance Company Financial Auditor

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Military leave

156% retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health insurance plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance $20,000

PSLF program

Career advancement

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Insurance invites applications for a Financial Examiner role in Lincoln, NE. Candidates should hold an accounting or finance degree and bring strong analytical capabilities.

The team focuses on solvency monitoring, regulatory analysis, and collaborating across regulators to safeguard consumers and ensure compliance with insurance laws. Interested applicants should be prepared for travel, a rigorous work environment, and opportunities to advance within the Financial

Qualifications

• Accounting or finance degree required with strong analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel and learn in a regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to support regulatory objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Willingness to travel

Strong accounting knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Potential Promotions:

Examiner II – $79,243

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Insurance - Agency 22

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$30.720

Job Posting:

JR2026-00028534 Insurance Company Financial Auditor (Open)

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Job Description:

Do you have an accounting and/or finance degree with strong analytical skills, an inquisitive mind, willingness to travel, and a desire to learn in an ever-changing industry? Are you looking for a challenging career with a built-in track for growth and advancement? Is work-life balance, supportive management and an open-door culture important to you? Are you ready to join a successful team responsible for regulating one of the largest domestic insurance industries in the United States? If so, the Nebraska Department of Insurance has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Financial Examination team as a Financial Examiner.

Who we are: The Nebraska Department of Insurance exists for one very important reason – to protect you, the consumer. Our mission is to safeguard all those affected by the business of insurance through the fulfillment of our statutory obligations and by promoting the fair and just treatment of all parties to insurance transactions. To fulfill this role, we have approximately 100 team members. We work with other regulators both nationally and internationally, and with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to fulfill our roles and responsibilities.

Additional information about the Nebraska Department of Insurance can be found on our website: https://doi.nebraska.gov.

What we do: Insurance is a unique product in that an insurance company collects premiums upfront with the promise to pay in the future; as a result, there is strong need for financial regulations and related ongoing monitoring to ensure insurance companies remain solvent.

Our Financial Examination Division is responsible for monitoring the financial solvency of one of the largest domestic industries in the country. As part of our financial solvency monitoring, we conduct ongoing analysis of quarterly financial statements and other statutory filings and conduct on-site financial examinations every three to five years. We take a risk-focused approach and strive to identify financial issues early to address problems and/or rehabilitate companies prior to insolvency.

Our financial examiners are experts in evaluating the processes and controls for more than one hundred (100) insurance companies, which is a very important service to the citizens of Nebraska, as well as citizens in other states.

Additional details regarding the responsibilities of the Financial Examiner are included below.

Why work for the Nebraska Department of Insurance?

The Nebraska Department Of Insurance Is Nationally One Of The Most Well-respected Insurance Departments. We Take Great Pride In What We Do And Strive To Provide An Excellent Work Environment For Our Team.

A Financial Examiner Would Enjoy The Following Benefits While Working For The Department:

• Engaging and challenging work


• Supportive management and open-door policy


• Knowledgeable, Friendly and Fun Team


• Work-life balance with focus on providing flexibility


• Excellent health and wellness benefits


• Formal onboarding, training and development program to set-up any new team member for success


• Built-in opportunities for growth and advancement, including opportunity for advancement to Financial Examiner II within two years and Senior Financial Examiner within three years.


• Advancement contingent upon satisfactory job performance and obtaining Society of Financial Examiners designations. Any applicants that already have an AFE (Accredited Financial Examiner) or CFE (Certified Financial Examiner) designation, salary will be adjusted accordingly

Potential Promotions:

Examiner II – $79,243

Examiner III – $94,581

NOTE: This is an At-Will position and is under the discretion of the Director of Insurance.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays


• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately


• Military leave


• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement


• Tuition reimbursement


• Employee assistance program


• 79% employer paid health insurance plans


• Dental and vision insurance plans


• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government


• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State


• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service