Summer Controllership Internship
Listed on 2026-08-27
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Accounting
Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Empower Your Future with a Nationwide Controllership Internship!
Launch your accounting career with hands-on experience at one of the nation's leading financial services and insurance companies. At Nationwide, we don't just offer internships ---we offer a launchpad for your future. Our internship program is designed to give students the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge in a dynamic, real-world environment while gaining exposure to the inner workings of a Fortune 100 company.
Join a forward-thinking team that's redefining the future of finance through innovation and technology. You'll work alongside professionals who are passionate about:
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Business process optimization
- Risk management and compliance
Interns will have the opportunity to work across a variety of teams, including:
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Operations
- Reinsurance Accounting
- Financial Reporting Controls
- Tax
- Customer & Project Support
As a Finance Controllership Intern, you'll gain exposure to meaningful work that builds your skills. Your responsibilities may include:
- Leading a self-directed continuous improvement project
- Reviewing and updating standard operating procedures
- Assisting with financial reporting and special projects
- Reconciling balance sheets
- Preparing statutory accounting schedules and documentation
- Supporting process automation initiatives
- Auditing expenses and preparing escheat filings
- Managing risk and controls, including testing and reporting
- Assisting with tax return preparation and filing
You'll leave with a deeper understanding of corporate accounting, regulatory compliance, and how finance drives business strategy.
What You'll Gain:
- Real-world experience with impactful projects
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Networking opportunities with leaders across the organization
- Professional development workshops and events
- Collaborative culture that values your ideas and contributions
If you're an accounting student looking to gain hands-on experience, build your professional network, and make a real impact—Nationwide is the place for you. Apply today and empower your future with Nationwide!
This internship will be hybrid in Columbus, Ohio. Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market;
and other conditions of employment. The national hourly pay range for Nationwide Internships is: $23 - $50
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