Technical Director, Accounting

Job Description Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Directs the accounting, preparation, analysis and required filing of all relative financial statements and related data and exhibits.
• Directs the preparation, analysis and filing of financial statements and other reports for internal and external sources.
• Reviews, advises, counsels and participates actively concerning new systems developments and other systems related matters to ensure accuracy of all financial data.
• Manages special projects/assignments as advised by senior management.
• Provides advise, counsel and assistance concerning 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.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Reporting Relationships: Reports to Accounting Officer/Executive; may have the opportunity to manage a team of accounting professionals.

Typical Skills and Experiences

• Education: Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance; post-graduate level studies desirable.
• License/Certification/Designation: Progress toward CPA preferred.
• Experience: Ten years of accounting experience in insurance or financial services industry.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• GAAP and/or STAT accounting, tax and systems principles. Insurance accounting and management principles, practices and procedures. Insurance regulatory requirements. 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 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.
• 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.
• 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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