Product Tax Consultant

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

15h•$108,000 - $162,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, the Product Tax Consultant leads enterprise-wide governance and oversight of product-related tax reporting and withholding to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws. The role reviews tax filings and responses, assesses and monitors product tax risks through analytics and audits, and translates regulatory developments into practical tax strategies for new and existing products. The consultant collaborates with business partners, IT, vendors, and the Tax Center of Excellence (Tax COE) to design and test tax logic, manage product tax systems and calendars, provide training and guidance to stakeholders, and support tax reporting and withholding operations across the enterprise. The position is intended to be based in Columbus, Ohio, on a hybrid office schedule; remote candidates with critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered. The role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization, and Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree with studies in tax, law, or accounting.
At least six years of tax experience in financial services, a multiline insurance company, a public accounting firm, or a law firm.
Knowledge of statutory and/or GAAP accounting.
Knowledge of modeling and tax systems.
Knowledge of research techniques.
Ability to communicate with management, insurance regulators, IRS agents, and consultants.
Ability to analyze operating results to project tax consequences and anticipate regulatory questions.
Progress toward CPA certification, Series 6, and/or LOMA designation is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Progress toward CPA certification.
Series 6 designation.
LOMA designation.

Responsibilities

Review federal and state tax returns, including conducting on-site reviews with business partners when required.
Perform governance and oversight, including tax risk assessments and audits, to ensure compliance among business-line partners.
Monitor product tax laws and regulatory developments, analyze their enterprise impact, communicate findings to management and stakeholders, and assist with implementation across the enterprise.
Research and analyze product tax risks and recommend solutions and tax strategies for new product launches and product changes.
Design and test tax withholding and reporting logic in collaboration with business analysts, IT, and vendors; potentially serve as the primary day-to-day contact for key vendors.
Manage and review user access to key product tax systems used across the enterprise.
Review responses to IRS and state information requests and external auditors; work with tax analysts and consultants to identify risks and tax adjustments and prepare responses for assigned entities.
Work with tax attorneys on penalty mitigation and abatement.
Develop, monitor, and provide insights into tax analytics, including forecasting.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of tax calendars and communicate with key stakeholders.
Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for internal stakeholders.
Represent the Tax COE in regular meetings with business partners and key stakeholders, communicate tax issues, and identify business changes, timely tax responses, and planning opportunities.
Assist with managing day-to-day tax reporting and withholding operations across the enterprise.
May represent the organization on product tax industry committees.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off, with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year, prorated quarterly based on hire date.
Nine paid holidays.
Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off.
Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid pension plan.
Business casual attire.