Reinsurance Controller

Nelnetbank

Lincoln, NE, United States
Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Reinsurance financial strategy
Treaty accounting governance
Collateral trust and investment reporting
Nelnet is seeking a Reinsurance Controller to lead finance strategy, reporting, and controls within their reinsurance portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in insurance accounting and strong leadership skills, while enjoying a supportive company culture and attractive benefits

Job Summary

  • Own NIS reinsurance financials and annual operating rhythm, converting treaty and portfolio performance into clear, actionable insights.
  • Establish end-to-end treaty accounting governance, including bordereau intake, validation, and premium/loss treatment.
  • Oversee collateral trust and investment reporting, ensuring alignment with treaty and regulatory requirements, and partner with Actuarial on loss picks and reserve adequacy.

Matching Summary

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Nelnet is seeking a Reinsurance Controller to lead finance strategy, reporting, and controls within their reinsurance portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in insurance accounting and strong leadership skills, while enjoying a supportive company culture and attractive benefits.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • reinsurance financial strategy
  • treaty accounting governance
  • collateral trust and investment reporting
  • actuarial and regulatory coordination
  • internal audit remediation
  • data automation roadmap

Nice-to-have

  • financial storytelling
  • stakeholder management
  • change leadership
  • 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
  • Data quality improvements preferred
  • Relationship savvy

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US

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