Financial Examiner 3 (FE3)

This recruitment will remain open until February 5, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on January 12, 2026. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

• Lead financial condition examinations of insurance companies and other regulated entities in accordance with NAIC accreditation standards and OIC policies.
• Assign, monitor, and manage workload for staff examiners, specialists, and other examiners; reassign tasks as necessary.
• Develop and approve work programs and exam approaches for assigned areas.
• Analyze financial statements, account balances, and company operations to identify unusual trends, key risks, and functional activities.
• Interview company officers, board members, and other officials to obtain information and assess internal controls.
• Identify significant inherent and prospective risks, evaluate controls and risk mitigation strategies, and determine the scope of testing required.
• Review and assess examination workpapers, findings, and reports prepared by staff examiners and external experts; suggest revisions as needed.
• Assist staff with complex accounting, examination, or regulatory questions.
• Prepare and sign formal financial examination reports, communicating material findings clearly and effectively.
• Evaluate and place appropriate reliance on work performed by external CPAs, internal auditors, and other professionals.
• Conduct examinations of Charitable Gift Annuities issuers and assess compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
• Perform peer reviews (accreditation reviews) of completed financial examinations and integrate updates from NAIC guidance into examination practices.
• Lead special projects such as limited scope examinations, targeted reviews, new company analyses, and internal audits.
• Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and professional development guidance to staff examiners.
• Encourage continuous improvement in examination methodologies, documentation, and professional skills of team members.

• Seven (7) years of full-time relevant professional accounting experience to include experience auditing, analyzing, or preparing financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and notes thereto as an accountant, auditor, or examiner with a public accounting firm or as an accountant, internal auditor, or external auditor, or examiner of insurance companies, banks, savings and loan associations, municipalities, etc., state or federal or private entities.
• Successful completion of 20 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, finance, economics, or insurance.

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment: We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Work-life balance: Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Financial Examiner 3 position. This role is within the Company Supervision Division and is based out of our Seattle Office.