Financial Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• More than two years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and/or statutory accounting bases and insurance regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of complex financial statement preparation, including consolidation of companies and subsidiaries.
• Knowledge of financial and statistical analysis, principles of taxation, and the impact of taxation on financial statement preparation.
• Knowledge of accounting and/or business computer systems.
• Ability to analyze financial or statistical results and trends and understand complex financial reporting requirements.
• Verbal and written communication skills to communicate professionally with regulators and business partners.
• Ability to understand changes in financial or statistical reporting and legal or regulatory requirements and their effects on financial statement preparation, premium and payroll taxes, supplemental or statistical filings, and company or business-area policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate and maintain efficient financial information networks, systems, and software.
• Must reside within 35 miles of 1 Nationwide Plaza.
• Must work two days in the office and three days remotely.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, accounting, finance, insurance, or another relevant academic subject area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local statutory financial statements and reports; supplemental and statistical forms and data calls; and/or employment, premium, sales/use, and personal property tax returns, along with related journal entries, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and instructions.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating quarterly financial results and analyzing trends to support accurate reporting, data integrity, and avoidance of fines and penalties.
• Stay informed about pending legislation and proposed accounting policy changes, analyze their potential impact, and participate in researching, analyzing, and implementing new or revised accounting policies, procedures, and disclosures with Accounting Policy.
• Ensure timely initiation of required high-dollar tax and fee payments in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and instructions.
• Provide audit evidence and support to external audit firms and state departments of insurance under direction.
• Assist in responding to external auditors, the IRS, state departments and examiners, statistical bureaus, and other regulatory agencies on analytical, compliance, and data quality or integrity inquiries; help prepare information for financial and tax audit administration and settlement.
• Assist in improving monthly and quarterly close and reporting processes.
• Review work performed by offshore contractors, as requested and under direction.
• Prepare, review, and maintain documentation and testing of controls over financial reporting, as assigned.
• Participate in developing and designing new or enhanced systems and processes to produce high-quality results efficiently and meet established and regulatory timelines.
• Prepare special reports and presentations for management and internal customers, as advised.
• Participate in selected projects, as advised.
• 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