Technical Director, Accounting

## Technical Director, Accounting Apply:
Ohio - Columbus, One Nationwide Plaza:
Full time:
Posted Today:
100490

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 Success Flex 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#nationwide finance#controllership accounting  
** 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.
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* Key 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.
** Reporting Relationships:
** Reports to Accounting Officer/Executive; may have the opportunity to manage a team of accounting professionals.
** Typical Skills and Experiences:
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* Education:

** Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance; post-graduate level studies desirable.
** License/Certification/Designation:
** Progress toward CPA preferred.
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* Experience:

** Ten years of accounting experience in insurance or…