Manager, Accounting

As a team member in the Finance and Internal Audit 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 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 Compensation Grade: G3
Location: This position can be filled as Hybrid or Remote

• FINRA Series 6 Certification.  Candidate will have 1 year from date of hire to pass the Series 6 exam.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products. Primarily Access & Excel.

• Mutual fund knowledge.

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 Manager, you'll lead and coordinate the accumulating, recording, preparation and reporting of financial data required for regulatory and management purposes. We'll count on you to provide analysis and interpretation of accounting records and financial documents. In addition, you'll develop and propose change in accounting policy, procedures and systems support, and determine accounting practices for a product/functional area of responsibility.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the accurate accumulation, preparation and maintenance of financial accounting records for both internal and external reporting.

• Leads the development of financial statements according to prescribed schedules.

• Prepares, reviews and recommends improvements in accounting, and financial reporting systems.

• Runs and/or participates in special projects/assignments as advised by senior management.

• Reviews and analyzes statements and supplemental data for external and management reporting purposes.

• Works closely with internal auditors, public accountants, federal tax examiners and others in performing assigned accounting functions.

• Leads the preparation of special reports, analyses and financials as requested by management.

• Represents the department director, as assigned, for both development and workflow assistance.

• Manages associates, including performance, salary planning and administration, training and development, workflow planning, hiring and placement and disciplinary actions.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Accounting Director/Officer; Manages a team of 4 or more accounting professionals.

Typical Skills and Experience:

Education: Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Progress towards CPA preferred.

Experience: At least six years related accounting experience; insurance experience preferred. People management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: GAAP and/or STAT accounting principles, practices and procedures, and insurance/financial products regulatory requirements. Product specific knowledge also required, such as investments, tax, property/casualty, life and/or subsidiary accounting and financial analysis. Verbal and written communication skills for contact with all levels of associates including business unit leadership, external parties such as public accountants, state examiners, industry professionals, and other clients. Ability to analyze and solve accounting problems, interpret financial documents and data, analyze legal requirements, examine and monitor accounting cycles and flows, and review general ledger entries and audit work papers and schedules. Ability to lead and train associates in all aspects of assigned accounting record maintenance, and