Corporate Finance & Accounting Associate (NF)

Nationwide; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Nationwide in Columbus, OH seeks a Financial Consultant to support process improvement, project management, and reporting across Operations, Accounting, and Tax teams.

You will analyze complex transactions, advise on GAAP changes, and lead initiatives to improve efficiency and control across the controllership function.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in accounting, finance or business administration; accounting major and degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates research, analysis and implementation of new and revised accounting policies and procedures.
• Advises senior management on acquiring data, records, analyzing and preparing complex accounting transactions and statements.
• Responsible for development and submission of complex accounting and financial transactions for accurate reporting.

Skills

Accounting foundation

General ledger

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Variance analysis

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Pivot tables

Lookups

Data validation

Working with large datasets

Analytical mindset

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Technology curiosity

Education

Undergraduate studies in accounting/finance/business administration

Accounting major preferred

Progress towards CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Pivot tables
• Looks for efficiencies
• Technology & AI Curiosity

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.

Ideal candidates will have the following skillsets or backgrounds. This role will be staffed at the Financial Business Advisor level in Financial Business Services (NF) supporting process improvement, project management, and reporting/automation across all of our Operations, Accounting, and Tax teams.

• Accounting Foundation
• General ledger knowledge
• Reconciliations
• Journal entries
• Variance analysis
• Year-end Financial reports and/or Audit
• Strong Data & Excel Skills
• Data analysis
• Pivot tables
• Lookups
• Data validation
• Working with large datasets
• Analytical / Problem‑Solving Mindset
• Root cause analysis
• Investigating discrepancies
• Connecting information across multiple sources
• Critical thinking
• Process Improvement Orientation
• Challenges manual processes
• Looks for efficiencies
• Identifies control enhancements
• Continuously seeks better ways of working
• Technology & AI Curiosity
• Interest in learning new technologies
• Comfortable experimenting with AI tools
• Demonstrates self‑directed learning through interactions with Co-Pilot/Glean

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, OH. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215.

This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis. You will be required to come into the office, according to the department's current hybrid schedule.

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 Consultant, you'll provide consultation on the standard methodologies to acquire, evaluate, interpret, record and analyze financial data used to prepare statements and/or reports for various regulatory and statutory authorities and for internal management. We’ll count on you to demonstrate integrity and solid financial acuity with our customers, business partners and regulators.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates the research, analysis and implementation of new and/or revised accounting policies and procedures. Develops recommendations to enhance, improve or facilitate job performance, processing or workflow.
• Advises senior management on acquiring data, records, analyzing and preparing complex accounting transactions and statements.
• Responsible for development and submission of complex accounting and financial transactions required to ensure accurate reporting at all levels.
• Advises management of the accuracy of all reports, forms and data provided to internal and external clients/customers.
• Coordinates development of actions/policies to deal with unfavorable financial situations as disclosed by accounting analysis.
• Functions as the specialist on changes to GAAP and/or STAT regulatory requirements which ultimately impact the submission of financial documents, reports and other data. Provides consultation on the internal impact.
• Acts as project lead in development and design of new and enhanced systems and processes within the assigned area(s).
• Guides the preparation and analysis of the most complex pro‑forma financial data required for compliance with new requirements.
• Provides advice to management on applying financial data and analysis to solve administrative and operating problems.
• Coordinates and owns the preparation of complex financial information to provide to auditors, IRS, state examiners and other regulatory agencies, as assigned.

May Perform Other Responsibilities As Assigned

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Accounting Manager/Director; This is an individual contributor role, may serve in a project lead capacity.

Typical Skills And Experience

Education

Undergraduate studies in accounting, finance or business administration; accounting major and degree preferred.

License/Certification/Designation

Progress towards CPA preferred.

Experience

Six or more years of related accounting experience; insurance experience preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

GAAP and/or STAT knowledge and functional business area regulatory requirements. Knowledge of industry standard methodologies in sophisticated financial statement preparation, including consolidation of companies/subsidiaries. Knowledge of taxation principles and the related impact on statement preparation. Understands company organizational structure, products and services. Verbal and written communication skills for internal/external contacts. Ability to analyze, discover and solve 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 relative to the impact on 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. Ability to apply 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 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 in periods of high work 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.

Note To Employment Agencies

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nationwide pays on a geographic‑specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part‑Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full‑time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full‑time schedule.

The national salary range for Consultant, Accounting : $97,000.00-$180,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Consultant, Accounting : $97,000.00 - $145,000.00