Investment Controllership â Statutory Reporting Director
This Director is accountable for leading quarterly and annual statutory financial reporting for investmentârelated deliverables, including regulatory and audited financial statement footnotes and capital schedules. The role also drives investment balance sheet and incomeâstatement analytics and oversees delivery of investment materials supporting capital forecasting, rating agencies, the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee.
Beyond core reporting responsibilities, the Director plays a visible leadership role in the Investment Platform Redesign initiative and other highâimpact, crossâfunctional strategic projects that shape how investment reporting data is produced, governed, and consumed across the organization.
The position carries meaningful dotted-line peopleâleadership responsibility, including developing and inspiring a highâperforming reporting team, strengthening technical and business acumen, and building future leaders within Investment Controllership. The Director also champions continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline reporting processes, strengthen controls, deliver valueâadded insights, and elevate the quality and usability of investment reporting.
This role maintains strong partnerships and serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organization and externally, including senior Investment and Controllership leadership, Investment Risk, Capital Forecasting and Rating Agency Management teams, and external audit (KPMG).
This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. Â
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 two days per week, according to the department's current schedule.
Internal Compensation Grade: H4
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Job Description Summary
Do you want to invest in yourself and thrive in an environment of innovation, problem solving, collaboration and learning? If youâre prepared to work in a technology-enabled, digitally-focused organization, where Controllership is a captivating and respected career, we want to hear from you!Job Description
Key Responsibilities:Â
Directs the investment accounting, preparation, analysis and filing of financial statements, data and exhibits and other reports for internal and external sources.
Reviews, advises, counsels and participates actively on new systems developments and other related matters to ensure accuracy of all financial data.
Manages special projects/assignments as advised by senior management.
Provides advise, counsel and assistance on investment accounting policies and practices.
Responds to applicable inquiries from state insurance departments, internal and external auditors and other regulatory agencies. Provides financial information to various Nationwide offices to be used in the support of other filing, analysis and reporting requirements.
Directs the preparation of special reports, analyses and financials as requested by management and external agencies.
Represents officer/executive as assigned. May attend trade association meetings as company representative.
Directs associate management, including performance management, salary planning and administration, training and development, workflow and organizational planning, hiring and placement and disciplinary actions.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Investment Accounting Officer/Executive. Manages a team of 4 or more accounting professionals.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance. Post-graduate level studies desirable; minor or concentration in investments.
License/Certification/Designation: Progress towards CPA preferred.
Experience: Ten years of investment accounting experience in insurance or financial services industry. At least five years of management experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: GAAP accounting, tax and systems principles. Insurance investment accounting principles, practices and procedures. Insurance regulatory requirements. Management policies, practices and procedures. Advanced 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 investment accounting problems, interpret financial documents and data, analyze legal requirements, examine and monitor investment accounting cycles and flows, and review general ledger entries and audit work papers and schedules. Ability to lead associates in all aspects of assigned investment accounting record maintenance, financial statement preparation, and special projects.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.Â
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managerâs leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)
Working Conditions: Normal working conditions.Â
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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