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Nationwide · 11 hours ago

Technical Director Accounting Policy & Research

Ohio - Columbus, One Nationwide Plaza

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$138K/yr - $243K/yr

Nationwide is a leading insurance and financial services company seeking a Technical Director in Accounting Policy & Research. In this role, you will develop accounting policies and practices while collaborating with business leaders and managing relationships with external auditors to ensure compliance with accounting standards.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Directs/performs the technical accounting research which is used by others within Controllership for the preparation, analysis and required filing of all relative financial statements and related data and exhibits

Performs the assessment, education and implementation of new GAAP and STAT accounting changes

Interacts with various finance functions as a representative of the AP&R group. Connects with peers through participation in industry trade groups

Work collaboratively with external auditors and other outside sources to ensure accounting compliance with regulators, statutory, GAAP and SEC requirements where applicable

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

Manages special projects/assignments as advised by senior management

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

Provides regular, formal updates/presentations to interested/impacted staff within the company

Qualification

GAAP accounting principlesSTAT accounting principlesCPA designationTechnical accounting researchFinancial statement preparationVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership skills

Required

Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance

CPA designation is desired

GAAP and/or STAT accounting principles

Sophisticated 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 tackle 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 advise associates in all aspects of assigned accounting record maintenance, financial statement preparation and special projects

Benefits

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.

Company

Nationwide

Glassdoor3.9

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.

Founded in 1925