Senior Accountant, Investment Controllership

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company, you will be part of a technology-enabled, digitally focused organization where controllership is a respected career. This hybrid position in Columbus, Ohio requires two days per week in the office. The role involves using advanced investment accounting principles and techniques to acquire, assemble, evaluate, interpret, record, and analyze financial data from various sources. This data is ultimately used for preparing statements for regulatory and statutory authorities, as well as for internal management. You will collaborate with internal and external sources to ensure accurate understanding and reporting of financial data. This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization and Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance.
Four years of related experience in insurance investment accounting.
GAAP knowledge, practices and procedures.
Insurance and/or business area regulatory requirements.
Financial statement preparation.
Verbal and written communication skills for contact with all levels of management or external entities.
Ability to analyze complex and advanced reporting requirements and financial data to determine proper compliance and disposition.
Ability to effectively operate a personal computer and related investment accounting, financial analysis and business software.

Nice To Haves

Account major and degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares and analyzes financial statements for the company(ies) and/or business areas as assigned and required.
Reviews, as requested, for accuracy, proper documentation and completeness, all reports, forms and data provided for the proper and accurate submission of required reports and financial documents, both internal and external.
Maintains the investment accounting records for the coordination, preparation and submission of the various required reports.
Develops and submits sophisticated investment accounting and financial transactions required to insure proper reporting.
Corresponds with various field staff or outside sources about difficulties, discrepancies or other matters as advised and needed.
Keeps informed of changes to GAAP requirements which may impact the submission of required reports and financial documents.
Participates in development of changes to areas of responsibility that would enhance, improve or facilitate job performance, processing or workflow.
Participates in the development and design of new systems and processes.
Assists in preparation and analysis of complex pro forma financial information required for compliance with new requirements, situations or reinsurance agreements.
Completes, as assigned, reports or projects in an accurate manner including proper documentation.
Prepares state and supplemental reporting requirements for the company(ies) and business areas as assigned and required.
Assists in preparing complex financial information provided to external auditors, IRS and state examiners and responds to questions, as required.
Prepares special reports and presentations as directed.
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