Senior Financial Accounting Analyst/Auditor

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) was established in 1872 as an agency charged with overseeing insurance regulations, enforcing statutes mandating consumer protections, educating consumers, and fostering the stability of insurance markets in Ohio.

Today, the mission of the Ohio Department of Insurance is to provide consumer protection through education and fair but vigilant regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for insurers.

Please visit our website Department of Insurance and also find us on LinkedIn.

Classification: Insurance Examiner/Analyst 2 

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accredited Financial Examiner (AFE), or Certified Financial Examiner (CFE) designation/certification required.

The Office of Risk Assessment is seeking a financially minded candidate with an advanced level of experience analyzing complex financial reports, reviewing and modifying data, and who can determine appropriate course of action to resolve complex issues.

If this sounds interesting to you, continue reading below to learn more about this career opportunity with the Office of Risk Assessment.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs in-house analysis of domestic &/or foreign insurance companies’ financial condition to determine solvency & compliance to statutes & regulations, contacts companies regarding findings, determines need for subsequent action based on insurance companies responses to examinations & analysis.
• Prepares & recommends level of priority for each company & reviews audited financial statements, & other financial reports & periodically conducts reviews of other insurance examiner/analyst findings.
• Evaluates insurance companies’ operations to determine if prior review recommendations have been implemented, assesses company progress toward implementation of prior examination & analysis recommendations & assumes responsibility for examination &/or analysis reports.
• Conducts, develops & maintains analysis process for use in financial assessment of annual & quarterly statements & maintains regulatory status reports for foreign &/or domestic companies; reviews various financial transactions for appropriateness & compliance to statutes & regulations.
• Performs comprehensive audits of all books, records, assets, liabilities, income, disbursements & operating policies & procedures & examines contracts to determine legality & propriety.
• Represents the Department at meetings with insurance companies &/or outside agencies; provides written &/or verbal response for request for information.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Accredited Financial Examiner (i.e., AFE) designation by Society of Financial Examiners; 2 yrs. department of insurance exp. &/or consulting exp. for a department of insurance related to financial solvency regulation; must provide own transportation; valid driver’s license.

-Or Certified Public Accountant (i.e., CPA) designation by state accountancy board; 3 yrs. exp. in accounting, internal auditing, finance, economics or insurance; must provide own transportation; valid driver’s license.

-Or Certified Financial Examiner (i.e., CFE) designation by Society of Financial Examiners; 3 yrs. department of insurance exp. &/or consulting exp. for a department of insurance related to financial solvency regulation; must provide own transportation; valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for experience but not for mandated licensure/designation.

Job Skills: Auditing

Application Procedures:

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Status of Posted Positions:

You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. Questions about the position not pertaining to your application status can be directed to: Kim Lowry @ 614-644-2681.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Reasonable Accommodation: ODI does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA employment regulations.  Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the agency Human Resource Offices’ ADA Coordinator, Andrew Skal, by emailing Andrew.Skal@insurance.ohio.gov or calling 614-644-3264. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to participate in a structured interview.

Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) prohibits individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit or theft from holding a position that has substantial management of control over property of a state agency.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.