Director, Accounting - Digital Capability Mgmt (AFS)

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.

Intternal Comp Grade H3

Director, Accounting – Digital Capability Management (AFS)

This position will have 5 direct reports and provide the strategy and thought leadership for our Digital Workforce Enablement (DWE) program, evaluate opportunities on how Controllership can leverage the latest technologies available, and oversee the usage and implementation of process mining capabilities. Finally, this role will lead and set the future strategy for our Customer Centricity work (task mining, customer journey mapping, etc.).

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a foundational knowledge of the tools & capabilities currently included in the DWE program (Power Apps, Power Query, RPA, Gen AI, etc.)
• Be a supportive, engaging leader who collaborates with the team to set the strategic vision for the DWE program
• Work across Controllership and Finance to identify and develop innovative solutions that address high-priority challenges and enhance operational efficiencies
• Be a champion for the DWE and Customer Centricity programs and benefits they provide to associates and the organization; Promote digital solutions and help cultivate a culture of continuous learning and upskilling

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

As a Director, you'll build and maintain product/business unit accounting policies, practices and standards to meet regulatory and management requirements. We'll count on you to directs recording, consolidation, arrangement, reporting and preservation of all financial data. In addition, you'll have opportunities to provide accounting consultation, assistance and service to leaders and other internal customers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs the accounting, preparation, analysis and required filing of all relative financial statements and related data and exhibits for internal and external sources.

• Reviews, advises, counsels and participates actively concerning new systems developments and other systems related matters to ensure accuracy of all financial data.

• Manages special projects/assignments as advised by senior management.

• Provides advice, counsel and assistance on accounting policies and practices.

• Responds to applicable inquiries from state insurance departments, internal and external auditors and other regulatory agencies. Provides financial information to various Nationwide offices to support other filing, analysis and reporting requirements.

• Directs the preparation of special reports, analyses and financials as requested by management and external agencies.

• Represents officer/executive as assigned. May attend trade association meetings as Company representative.

• Directs associate management, including performance management, salary planning and administration, training and development, workflow and org