Consultant, Accounting - Evergreen

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.

About Nationwide: A leader in Financial Services and Insurance, we seek team members eager for a challenging and rewarding career.  

About Finance Controllership: Our visionary team provides an environment of innovation, problem solving, collaboration and learning. We focus on efficient business processes, data management, and financial reporting to support our customers and policyholders.  

Controllership is a technology-enabled and digitally-focused organization offering opportunities for a captivating and respected career path.  

We are seeking individuals with accounting and/or Finance experience at all levels.  

Key responsibilities may include:  

• Understand tools used for associate upskilling (e.g., Power Apps, Power Query, Power Automate, Cloud, RPA, Gen AI). 

• Develop innovative solutions across Controllership and Finance to address high-priority challenges and enhance operational efficiencies. 

• Coordinate research and implementation of new/revised accounting policies and procedures. 

• Enhance job performance and workflow through recommendations. 

• Advise senior management on complex accounting transactions and reporting. 

• Lead projects for new/enhanced systems and processes. 

• Provide financial data analysis to solve administrative and operating problems. 

• Prepare complex financial information for auditors, IRS, state examiners, and other regulatory agencies. 

• Conduct technical accounting research for financial statements and related data. 

• Implement new GAAP and STAT accounting changes. 

• Participate in industry trade groups. 

• Ensure accounting compliance with external auditors and regulatory requirements. 

• Respond to inquiries from state insurance departments, auditors, and regulatory agencies. 

• Manage special projects as advised by senior management. 

• Provide updates/presentations to internal stakeholders. 

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