Manager, Investment Accounting
About The Position
As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This position will lead a team of 4 direct reports. This is a hybrid position located in Columbus Ohio and you will be required to come into the office two days per week. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. Job Description Summary Do you want to invest in yourself and thrive in an environment of innovation, problem solving, collaboration and learning? If you’re prepared to work in a technology-enabled, digitally-focused organization, where Controllership is a captivating and respected career, we want to hear from you! As a Manager, you'll lead and coordinate the accumulating, recording, preparation and reporting of financial data required for regulatory and management purposes. We'll count on you to provide analysis and interpretation of investment accounting records and financial documents, develop and proposes changes in accounting practices, policy, procedures and systems support.
Requirements
- Undergraduate studies in accounting and /or finance; accounting degree preferred, with a minor or concentration in investments.
- Eight years of investment accounting experience with an insurance company or financial institution, including management/supervision experience.
- GAAP practices and procedures, and insurance/financial products regulatory requirements.
- Product specific knowledge also required, such as investments, tax, property/casualty, life and/or subsidiary investment accounting and financial analysis.
- Verbal and written communication skills for contact with all levels of associates including business unit leadership, external parties such as public accountants, state examiners, industry professionals, and other clients.
- Ability to analyze and solve investment accounting problems, interpret financial documents and data, analyze legal requirements, examine and monitor investment accounting cycles and flows, and review general ledger entries and audit work papers and schedules.
- Ability to lead and train associates in all aspects of assigned investment accounting record maintenance, and financial statement preparation.
Nice To Haves
- CPA studies preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the accurate accumulation, preparation and maintenance of investment accounting records for both internal and external reporting.
- Handles the development of financial statements according to prescribed schedules.
- Prepares, reviews and recommends improvements in investment accounting, and financial reporting systems.
- Leads and/or participates in special projects/assignments as directed by senior management.
- Reviews and analyzes statements and supplemental data for external and management reporting purposes.
- Works closely with internal auditors, public accountants, federal tax examiners and others as required to perform assigned investment accounting functions.
- Coordinates the preparation of special reports, analyses and financials as requested by management.
- Represents the Director, as assigned, for development and workflow assistance.
- Manages associates, including performance management, salary planning and administration, training and development, workflow planning, hiring and placement and disciplinary actions.
- May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision
- life insurance
- short and long term disability coverage
- paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
- nine paid holidays
- 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
- 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- company-paid pension plan
- business casual attire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
