Technical Director, Accounting

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

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 role will provide technical accounting support to P&C Controllership business partners by researching and resolving complex accounting matters, interpreting accounting guidance, and developing clear, well-supported conclusions. In addition, the role will support key projects and business initiatives, including technical accounting research and the assessment of related accounting, reporting, control, and process requirements, while partnering across Controllership and other functions to support timely execution. This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location(s): 1 Nationwide Plaza Work schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. #LI-CA1 #nationwidefinance #controllershipaccounting 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 Technical Director, you'll build and maintain product/business unit accounting policies, practices and standards to meet regulatory and management requirements. We'll count on you to direct the recording, consolidation, arrangement, reporting and preservation of all financial data. In addition, you'll have opportunities to provide accounting consultation, assistance and service to leadership and other internal customers.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance; post-graduate level studies desirable.
Progress toward CPA preferred.
Ten years of accounting experience in insurance or financial services industry.
GAAP and/or STAT accounting, tax and systems principles.
Insurance accounting and management principles, practices and procedures.
Insurance regulatory requirements.
Advanced 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 accounting problems, interpret financial documents and data, analyze legal requirements, examine and monitor accounting cycles and flows and review general ledger entries and audit work papers and schedules.
Ability to advise associates in all aspects of assigned accounting record maintenance, financial statement preparation and special projects.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Responsibilities

Directs the accounting, preparation, analysis and required filing of all relative financial statements and related data and exhibits.
Directs the preparation, analysis and filing of financial statements and other reports for internal and external sources.
Reviews, advises, counsels and participates actively concerning new systems developments and other systems related matters to ensure accuracy of all financial data.
Manages special projects/assignments as advised by senior management.
Provides advise, counsel and assistance concerning accounting policies and practices.
Responds to applicable inquiries from State Insurance Departments, internal and external auditors and other regulatory agencies.
Provides financial information to various Nationwide offices to be used in the support of other filing, analysis and reporting requirements.
Directs the preparation of special reports, analyses and financials as requested by management and external agencies.
Represents officer/executive as assigned.
May attend trade association meetings as Company representative.
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