Controllership​/Accounting positions - Evergreen

Job Summary

Nationwide is seeking a Specialist, Accounting in Finance Controllership on a Success Flex basis. The position requires a location within 35 miles of 1 Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio, and a work schedule of 2 days in office with 3 days remote. This role does not qualify for employer‑sponsored work authorization.

• Lead the establishment and implementation of new or revised accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze sophisticated financial and regulatory statements for assigned company/business areas.
• Develop and submit sophisticated accounting and financial transactions to ensure accurate reporting.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all reports, forms and data for internal and external stakeholders.
• Recommend management actions when financial analysis reveals unfavorable trends, situations or deviations.
• Stay informed of changes to GAAP and/or STAT regulatory requirements that impact statement and report submission.
• Recommend enhancements to processes to improve job performance and workflow.
• Lead the design and development of new and enhanced systems and processes within the assigned area.
• Prepare and analyze complex pro forma financial data required for compliance with new requirements.
• Assist management in applying financial data and analysis to solve administrative and operating problems.
• Prepare state and supplemental reporting requirements.
• Provide complex financial information to internal and external auditors, IRS, state examiners, and other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare special reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Serve in a group leader capacity to other accountants on selected projects.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reports to Accounting Manager or Director.

Education: Undergraduate studies in accounting, finance or business administration; accounting major and degree preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Progress toward CPA preferred.

Experience: Four to six years of related accounting experience; insurance experience preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

GAAP and/or STAT knowledge and/or functional business area regulatory requirements; complex financial statement preparation including consolidation; taxation principles and their impact on financial statements; accounting and business computer systems; company organizational structure and products/services; verbal and written communication skills for internal/external contacts; ability to analyze, discover and solve accounting problems; project management skills; ability to interpret changes in financial reporting and legal requirements;

advanced computing skills; ability to apply accounting principles to complex and nonrecurring problems. Leadership skills, competencies and experiences may also be considered.

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. May require extended hours in periods of high volume.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Credit/Background Check: A valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.

Medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; paid time off with a minimum of 18 days paid time off per year pro‑rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime PTO, 8 hours of Unity Day PTO; 401(k) with company match; company‑paid pension plan; business casual attire; and additional benefits.

The national salary range for Specialist, Accounting is $79,500.00–$. Expected starting salary range: $79,500.00–$.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.