Specialist, Investment Accounting

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 F3

Join our Investment Alternatives Controllership team and become the go-to guru for our alternative investment portfolio! You'll lead the charge with innovative ideas, streamline processes and showcase our financial results.  Example responsibilities may include:   

• Monthly, quarterly and annual operational and financial close
• Management of auditor deliverables and communication for our Nationwide Tax Credit Portfolio
• Assist in the research of accounting for new investment opportunities or unusual transactions
• Perform various portfolio wide risk-related activities for the accurate reporting of Nationwide financial information
• Participate heavily in transformational investment system project
• Cultivate and maintain important business partner relationships

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

Would you thrive in an inclusive work environment where you can lead, adapt and innovate? Do you want to invest in yourself and work in an environment of problem solving, collaboration and learning? If you’re ready to lead in a technology-enable, digitally focused organization, where Controllership is a captivating and respected career, we want to hear from you!
As a Specialist, you'll plan, coordinate and perform complex investment accounting functions associated with advanced accounting. We'll count on you to use advanced principles, techniques and procedures to acquire, assemble, evaluate, interpret, record and analyze financial data of all types and sources ultimately used to prepare of financial documents and/or reports for various regulatory and statutory authorities and for internal management of all levels.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs a lead role in establishing and implementing new or revised investment accounting policies and procedures.

• Prepares and analyzes the most complex financial, and regulatory statements for the company(ies) and/or business areas assigned.

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

• Develops and submits complex investment accounting and financial transactions required for proper reporting.

• Ensures the completeness and accuracy of all reports, forms and data provided to internal and external clients/customers.

• Recommends management actions or alternatives when the analysis of financial documents discloses unfavorable trends, situations or deviations.

• Keeps informed of changes to GAAP regulatory requirements which ultimately impact the submission of statements, reports and other financial data.

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

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

• Owns the development and design of new and enhanced systems and processes within the assigned areas, under limited guidance.

• Ensures preparation and analysis of the most complex pro forma financial data required for compliance with new requirements.

• Assists management in applying financial data and analysis to the solution of administrative and operating problems.

• Prepares state and supplemental reporting requirements as assigned and required.

• Prepares complex financial information to provide to internal and external auditors, IRS, state examiners and other regulatory agencies, as assigned.

• Prepares special reports and presentations as directed.

• Serves in a group leader capacity to other investment accountants on selected projects.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Investment Accounting Manager.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

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

License/Certification/Designation: CPA studies desirable.

Experience: Six years of investment accounting experience preferably in the insurance or financial service industries and within a specific product/business area.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: GAAP knowledge and/or functional business area regulatory requirements. Complex financial statement preparation including consolidation of companies/subsidiaries. Principles of taxation and the related impact on financial statement preparation. Investment Accounting and/or business computer systems. Company organizational structure and products and services. Verbal and written communication skills for internal/external contacts. Ability to analyze, discover and solve investment accounting problems, to interpret financial documents and data and to analyze and interpret legal requirements. Project management skills. Ability to interpret changes in financial reporting and legal requirements that may impact financial statement preparation and to the formulation of company or business area policies and procedures. Ability to effectively operate a personal computer and related software using advanced techniques. Ability to apply investment accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices to specialized, unique and/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 Human Resources 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 in 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, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

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 (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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