Director, Accounting - Digital Capability Mgmt (AFS)

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.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Director, Accounting – Digital Capability Management (AFS)

This position will have 5 direct reports and provide the strategy and thought leadership for our Digital Workforce Enablement (DWE) program, evaluate opportunities on how Controllership can leverage the latest technologies available, and oversee the usage and implementation of process mining capabilities. Finally, this role will lead and set the future strategy for our Customer Centricity work (task mining, customer journey mapping, etc.).

The ideal candidate will :

• Have a foundational knowledge of the tools & capabilities currently included in the DWE program (Power Apps, Power Query, RPA, Gen AI, etc.)
• Be a supportive, engaging leader who collaborates with the team to set the strategic vision for the DWE program
• Work across Controllership and Finance to identify and develop innovative solutions that address high-priority challenges and enhance operational efficiencies
• Be a champion for the DWE and Customer Centricity programs and benefits they provide to associates and the organization; Promote digital solutions and help cultivate a culture of continuous learning and upskilling

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.

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 Director, you'll build and maintain product / business unit accounting policies, practices and standards to meet regulatory and management requirements. We'll count on you to direct recording, consolidation, arrangement, reporting and preservation of all financial data. In addition, you'll have opportunities to provide accounting consultation, assistance and service to leaders and other internal customers.

Key Responsibilities :

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships : Reports to Accounting Officer / Executive; Manages a team of 4 or more accounting professionals.

Typical Skills and Experiences :

Education : Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance preferred. Post-graduate level degree desired.

License / Certification / Designation : Progress towards CPA preferred.

Experience : Eight or more years of related accounting experience; insurance experience preferred. People management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : GAAP and / or STAT accounting, tax and systems principles. Insurance accounting principles, practices and procedures. Insurance regulatory requirements. Management policies, practices and procedures. 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 solve 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 lead associates in all aspects of assigned accounting record maintenance, financial statement preparation, and special projects.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Values : Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions :

Overtime Eligibility : Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions : Normal working conditions. Ability to work outside of the normal work day, including occasional weekends, to meet deadlines and complete special projects and handle a high volume / large variety of work.

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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