Specialist, Investment Accounting

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 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 #investmentaccounting

Would you thrive in an inclusive work environment where you can lead, adapt and innovate? Do you want to invest in yourself and work in an environment of problem solving, collaboration and learning? If you’re ready to lead in a technology-enable, digitally focused organization, where Controllership is a captivating and respected career, we want to hear from you! As a Specialist, you'll plan, coordinate and perform complex investment accounting functions associated with advanced accounting.

We'll count on you to use advanced principles, techniques and procedures to acquire, assemble, evaluate, interpret, record and analyze financial data of all types and sources ultimately used to prepare of financial documents and/or reports for various regulatory and statutory authorities and for internal management of all levels.

• Performs a lead role in establishing and implementing new or revised investment accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepares and analyzes the most complex financial, and regulatory statements for the company(ies) and/or business areas assigned.
• Maintains more complex investment accounting records as needed for the coordination, preparation and submission of the various required reports.
• Develops and submits complex investment accounting and financial transactions required for proper reporting.
• Ensures the completeness and accuracy of all reports, forms and data provided to internal and external clients/customers.
• Recommends management actions or alternatives when the analysis of financial documents discloses unfavorable trends, situations or deviations.
• Keeps informed of changes to GAAP regulatory requirements which ultimately impact the submission of statements, reports and other financial data.
• Participates in the development and design of more complex new systems and processes.
• Recommends changes to areas of responsibility that would enhance, improve or facilitate job performance, processing or workflow.
• Owns the development and design of new and enhanced systems and processes within the assigned areas, under limited guidance.
• Ensures preparation and analysis of the most complex pro forma financial data required for compliance with new requirements.
• Assists management in applying financial data and analysis to the solution of administrative and operating problems.
• Prepares state and supplemental reporting requirements as assigned and required.
• Prepares complex financial information to provide to internal and external auditors, IRS, state examiners and other regulatory agencies, as assigned.
• Prepares special reports and presentations as directed.
• Serves in a group leader capacity to other investment accountants on selected projects.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reports to Investment Accounting Manager.

• Education:
  
  Undergraduate studies in accounting, finance or business administration. Account major and degree…