Technical Director Accounting (Policy & Research)
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JOB SUMMARY: Develops accounting policies, practices and standards to meet regulatory and management requirements. Provides accounting consultation, assistance and service to leadership and other internal customers. Serves as a liaison to external peer/industry groups as well as the external auditors.
Job Description
RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Sr. Director. This role will work directly with Senior Management within Controllership including the various Controllers and their direct reports.
CORE JOB DUTIES & 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 as it pertains to various areas of the business.
Interacts with various finance functions as a representative of the AP&R group. Liasons 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 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.
Manages special projects/assignments as directed by senior management.
Represents officer/executive as assigned. May attend trade association meetings as Company representative.
Provides regular, formal updates/presentations to interested/impacted staff within the company.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance. Post graduate level studies desirable.
Licenses/Registration: Required to have a CPA.
Experience: 8 years accounting experience in insurance or financial services industry. Big 4 Public Accounting experience is desired. At least four years of management experience.
Knowledge: GAAP and/or STAT accounting principles.
Skills/Competencies: 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 statements 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 direct associates in all aspects of assigned accounting record maintenance, financial statement preparation, and special projects.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values and Guiding Behaviors.
Staffing Exceptions to the above Minimum Job Requirements must be approved by the: hiring manager’s leader and HRBP.
JOB CONDITIONS:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt).
Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Must be able to work outside of the normal workday including occasional weekends to meet deadlines and complete special projects. Must be able to handle a high volume/large variety of work within strict deadlines and the related stress.
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 Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.
Job Evaluation Activity: AEH – September 2016
Additional Job Description
Comp Range H3. #Nationwide #Finance
Job ID: 53891
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