Reinsurance Controller

Nelnet

Lincoln, NE, United States
Hybrid (3 days onsite, flexibility for remote work)
Reinsurance financial strategy
Financial reporting and controls
Treaty accounting governance
Nelnet is seeking a Reinsurance Controller to lead the finance strategy and reporting for its reinsurance portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in insurance accounting, with a focus on financial performance and regulatory compliance

Job Summary

  • Lead finance strategy, reporting, and controls across our reinsurance portfolio, managing a team and partnering closely with leadership and actuarial.
  • Own NIS reinsurance financials and annual operating rhythm, converting treaty and portfolio performance into clear, actionable insights.
  • Establish end-to-end treaty accounting governance, oversee collateral trust and investment reporting, and partner with Actuarial on loss picks and reserve adequacy.

Matching Summary

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Nelnet is seeking a Reinsurance Controller to lead the finance strategy and reporting for its reinsurance portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in insurance accounting, with a focus on financial performance and regulatory compliance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Reinsurance financial strategy
  • Financial reporting and controls
  • Treaty accounting governance
  • Collateral and investment reporting
  • Actuarial and reserving coordination
  • Internal audit and compliance ownership
  • Data automation and system improvements

Nice-to-have

  • Financial storytelling
  • Stakeholder management
  • Change leadership and automation
  • Talent development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • 5+ years in insurance/reinsurance accounting
  • Progressive leadership experience
  • Deep GAAP for re/insurance
  • Statutory accounting familiarity preferred
  • Proven close leadership
  • Audit ownership
  • Compelling executive/board communication
  • Strong data orientation (Excel/PowerQuery/Power BI or similar)
  • Experience with process automation and data quality improvements preferred
  • Relationship savvy across internal and external partners

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

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