Sr. Accountant - Investment Controllership

As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and so much more. 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.

Internal Comp Grade is E3

This is a hybrid position located in Columbus Ohio and you will be required to come into the office two days per week. 

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

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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-enable, digitally focused organization, where controllership is a captivating and respected career, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Accountant, you'll use advanced investment accounting principles and techniques to acquire, assemble, evaluate, interpret, record and analyze financial data of all types and sources ultimately utilized in the preparation of statements for the various regulatory and statutory authorities and for internal management at all levels. We'll count on you to work well with internal and external sources to assure accurate understanding and reporting of financial data.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements for the company(ies) and/or business areas as assigned and required.

• Reviews, as requested, for accuracy, proper documentation and completeness, all reports, forms and data provided for the proper and accurate submission of required reports and financial documents, both internal and external.

• Maintains the investment accounting records for the coordination, preparation and submission of the various required reports.

• Develops and submits sophisticated investment accounting and financial transactions required to insure proper reporting.

• Corresponds with various field staff or outside sources about difficulties, discrepancies or other matters as advised and needed.

• Keeps informed of changes to GAAP requirements which may impact the submission of required reports and financial documents.

• Participates in development of changes to areas of responsibility that would enhance, improve or facilitate job performance, processing or workflow.

• Participates in the development and design of new systems and processes.

• Assists in preparation and analysis of complex pro forma financial information required for compliance with new requirements, situations or reinsurance agreements.

• Completes, as assigned, reports or projects in an accurate manner including proper documentation.

• Prepares state and supplemental reporting requirements for the company(ies) and business areas as assigned and required.

• Assists in preparing complex financial information provided to external auditors, IRS and state examiners and responds to questions, as required.

• Prepares special reports and presentations as directed.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Investment Accounting Supervisor or Manager.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance. Account major and degree preferred. 

Experience: Four years of related experience in insurance investment accounting.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: GAAP knowledge, practices and procedures. Insurance and/or business area regulatory requirements. Financial statement preparation. Verbal and written communication skills for contact with all levels of management or external entities. Ability to analyze complex and advanced reporting requirements and financial data to determine proper complianc