SENIOR EXAMINER/EXAMINER-IN-CHARGE I MIA Administrator III/MIA Administrator IV

About the role

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is seeking candidates for two (2) Management Service positions at the Senior Examiner or Examiner-in-Charge I levels. These roles are part of the Financial Regulation Division and serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Responsibilities

• An Examiner-in-Charge I functions as the day-to-day lead worker on financial examinations of medium-sized Maryland-domiciled insurance companies. They plan the examination, assign and review work of staff examiners, coordinate the work of specialists, identify solvency and other issues, and draft examination reports.
• A Senior Examiner functions as an assistant on financial examinations of Maryland-domiciled insurance companies. They report to and receive direction from the Examiner-In-Charge designated to oversee that exam. The Senior Examiner examines financial statement accounts with the most complex accounting, internal control, solvency and compliance issues. This position also serves as a lead worker to other staff examiners assisting the Senior Examiner on assigned work.
• In these instances, the Senior Examiner is responsible for providing direction to and reviewing the work performed by lower level Insurance Examiner staff to ensure that directions are properly carried out.
• For both the Senior Examiner and Examiner-in-Charge I levels, portions of the work may be performed at the insurance companies, or other entities regulated by the State, and portions are performed via telework.
• The positions may be required to travel, in State and out-of-state, and may involve long commutes or overnight stays.

Requirements

• Senior Examiner: Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Experience: Three years of experience with a state insurance department, public accounting firm, or similar audit entity, or another entity in a financial or audit-related area. Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: Active Accredited Financial Examiner (AFE) designation, Certified Financial Examiner (CFE) designation, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Special Requirements: An employee in this classification possessing a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license must obtain the Society of Financial Examiners’ Accredited Financial Examiner (AFE) designation within three years of employment.
• Examiner-In-Charge I: Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three years of experience with a state insurance department, a public accounting firm or similar audit entity, or an insurance company in a financial or audit-related area. One year of this experience must have been in an in-charge or supervisory capacity. Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: Active Certified Financial Examiner (CFE) designation, Active Certified Financial Examiner (AFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Special Requirements: An employee in this classification must obtain the Society of Financial Examiners’ Certified Financial Examiner (CFE) designation within five years of employment. This must be accomplished by obtaining the Accredited Financial Examiner (AFE) designation within three years of employment and obtaining the CFE within the subsequent two years. For a new employee or existing employee who already possesses an AFE designation, they must obtain a CFE designation within two years of acquiring the position.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience: Three years of experience with a state insurance department, public accounting firm, or similar audit entity, or another entity in a financial or audit-related area.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: Active Accredited Financial Examiner (AFE) designation, Certified Financial Examiner (CFE) designation, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a generous leave package; medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage; healthcare and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts; a defined benefit pension plan with optional 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans; flexible work schedules; and service that may qualify the successful candidate for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.