Controllership/Accounting positions - Evergreen

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! 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 Nationwide is a leader in Financial Services and Insurance. We offer a challenging, rewarding, and meaningful career for those who want to grow. About Finance Controllership Our team thrives on innovation, problem‑solving, collaboration, and continuous learning. We focus on efficient business processes, strong data management, and accurate financial reporting to support our customers and policyholders. Controllership is a technology‑enabled, digitally focused organization that provides a dynamic and respected career path. We are seeking individuals with accounting and/or finance experience at all levels. Key Responsibilities 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 or revised accounting policies and procedures. Enhance job performance and workflow through recommendations. Advising senior management on complex accounting transactions and reporting. Lead projects for new or 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 and presentations to internal stakeholders. Additional Responsibilities Perform a lead role in establishing and implementing new or revised accounting policies and procedures. Prepare and analyze sophisticated financial and regulatory statements for the company or business areas assigned. Develop and submit sophisticated accounting and financial transactions required to ensure accurate reporting. Ensure completeness and accuracy of all reports, forms, and data provided to internal and external clients/customers. Recommend management actions or alternatives when analysis of financial documents reveals unfavorable trends, situations, or deviations. Keep informed of changes to GAAP and/or STAT regulatory requirements that impact the submission of statements, reports, and other financial data. Recommend changes to areas of responsibility that would enhance, improve, or facilitate job performance, processing, or workflow. Lead the development and design of new and enhanced systems and processes within the assigned area(s). Prepare and analyze complex pro forma financial data required for compliance with new requirements. Assist management in applying financial data and analysis to solve administrative and operating problems. Prepare state and supplemental reporting requirements. Prepare complex financial information for internal and external auditors, IRS, state examiners, and other regulatory agencies. Prepare special reports and presentations. Serve in a group leader capacity to other accountants on selected projects. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships – Reports to Accounting Manager or Director. Typical Skills and Experience Education – Undergraduate studies in accounting, finance, or business administration; accounting major and degree preferred. License/Certification/Designation – Progress toward CPA preferred. Experience – Four to six years of related accounting experience; insurance experience preferred. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills – GAAP and/or STAT knowledge and/or functional business area regulatory requirements; complex financial statement preparation, including consolidation of companies and subsidiaries; principles of taxation and related impact on financial statement preparation; accounting and/or business computer systems; company organizational structure and products and services; verbal and written communication skills for internal and external contacts; ability to analyze and solve accounting problems, interpret financial documents and data, and analyze legal requirements; project management skills; ability to interpret changes in financial reporting and legal requirements relative to their impact on financial statement preparation and policies; ability to operate a personal computer and related software using advanced techniques; ability to apply accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices to specialized, unique, or nonrecurring complex problems. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences, may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner. Values – Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values. Job Conditions Overtime Eligibility – Exempt (Not eligible). Working Conditions – Normal office environment. May require extended hours during periods of high volume. ADA – The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. Credit/Background Check – Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process. Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro‑rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, lifetime paid time off, Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company‑paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. 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. Compensation Nationwide pays on a geographic‑specific salary structure. The salary range for Specialist, Accounting is $79,500.00–$148,500.00. The expected starting salary range is $79,500.00–$119,500.00. If a sales role, sales incentives based on performance may be possible in addition to this range. The location is 1 Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio. The work schedule is two days in office and three days remote. The position requires residence within 35 miles of the location. This role does not qualify for employer‑sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide