Financial Business Director

Job Description Summary

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless. Nationwide is focused on customer care and is seeking associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, Ohio or Scottsdale, Arizona. Applications from internal candidates working remotely who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.

This position will be hired on a Success Flex basis. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following locations:
Scottsdale, AZ;
Columbus, OH;
Des Moines, IA.

Work schedule:

2 days in office, 3 days remote.

Note: This description includes information about the job location, work arrangement and eligibility; exact duties may vary by assignment.

• Makes effective decisions in a timely manner with a view toward how these decisions fit into a broader framework across the organization.
• Communicates a logical view of different business options to help others understand and anticipate outcomes; presents alternative options to highlight the thought process used to arrive at recommended actions.
• Encourages others to consider work from new perspectives; sets high standards and challenges the team to improve.
• Collaborates across functional areas to foster knowledge sharing and learning within the team.
• Pushes for root-cause analysis, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, and seeks new sources to inform decisions.
• Generates and evaluates alternatives to reach recommended solutions; offers new approaches to senior leaders.
• Maintains forward-looking perspective on future consequences and industry trends.
• Keeps informed about new methods and technologies that improve team performance; adopts new tools to uplift skills.
• Manages change effectively and makes sound recommendations even with partial information; maintains productivity during uncertainty.
• Builds organizational knowledge depth and breadth to drive outstanding results across teams.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Vice President/Officer. Manages a team of four or more financial professionals.

Education: Undergraduate studies in finance, economics, accounting or statistics; advanced degree in a financial field is desirable. Technical insurance coursework desirable.

License/Certification/Designation: CPA preferred.

Experience: Typically ten or more years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, insurance or administrative business functions, with at least five years of management level experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis, financial statement preparation, budgeting and financial analysis techniques; facility with GAAP and statutory accounting practices and insurance/financial service business requirements. Thorough knowledge of administrative policies and procedures.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions.

ADA: The above statements cover principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may require a different combination of duties.

Benefits: We offer medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off (minimum 18 days per year for new hires, pro-rated), nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, pension plan, business casual attire, and more. For details, please refer to the benefits information provided by Nationwide.

EEO Notice: 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 protected by applicable law.

Other

We have an arrangement with employment agencies; see the note on partnerships and unsolicited resumes as outlined in the original description. Salary ranges are geographic-specific and determined by factors including skills, education, experience, and location. The national salary range for Financial Business Director is $–$; the expected starting salary range is $–$ for full-time roles. Actual compensation may be prorated for part-time schedules.