Job Description

Empower your future by starting your career at Nationwide! Our co-op program provides opportunities to apply what you’ve learned in school, expands your knowledge and offers invaluable on-the-job experiences.

Nationwide is an industry-leading organization in Financial Services and Insurance. We are looking for team members that are eager to leverage their current experiences in a career journey that will be challenging and rewarding.

Fueled by visionary leadership, Finance Controllership provides value-added, business advisory services and insights through innovative practices such as robotic process automation in accounting and finance functions to support the evolving needs of our customers and policyholders. Our expert accounting and finance professionals focus on centralized services delivering efficient and effective business processes, data management and financial reporting control program management. These finance and accounting processes are used to support internal and external reports and filings.

Nationwide Controllership offers a wide-range of opportunities on the following teams - Business Segment Functions including: Nationwide Financial, Property & Casualty, Corporate Development, and Corporate Segments; Financial Reporting, Accounting Operations, Regulatory Reporting, Finance Data Governance, Procure-To-Pay, Financial Reporting Controls, Customer and Project Support.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Engage in a self-lead continuous improvement project, empowering interns to drive innovation through honing their skills learned on the job
• Participate in the analysis and completion of various processes
• Review existing standard operating procedures and update where gaps exist
• Complete data integrity validations for information stored in multiple applications and update where appropriate to ensure accurate reporting
• Assist on projects and with accounting close, as needed

*This co-op is remote or hybrid.

Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. At its sole discretion, Nationwide determines whether to offer sponsorship for qualifying positions based on business need and budget. However, it is not usually available for entry level roles.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 10/30/2024. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.

For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment.

The national hourly pay range for Nationwide Internships is: $21 - $50

At Nationwide, our purpose is clear: we protect people, businesses, and futures with extraordinary care. Since 1926, we’ve been steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding what matters most. But it’s more than just a job for us—it’s a calling. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates; they resonate within the very communities we serve. You can feel the difference at Nationwide. It’s in the way we listen, the way we innovate, and the way we support one another. That’s why we’re consistently recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. But don’t just take our word for it—see what others say about us. Explore why Nationwide is more than a workplace; it’s a place where purpose meets passion.

And here’s the best part: you belong here. We’re an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected, and engaged. At Nationwide, we don’t just prohibit discrimination and harassment—we actively create a space where every characteristic is valued and every voice is heard.