2027 Controllership Winter/Spring Co-op

Empower Your Future with a Nationwide Controllership Internship!

Launch your accounting career with hands-on experience at one of the nation’s leading financial services and insurance companies.
At Nationwide, we don’t just offer internships ---we offer a launchpad for your future. Our internship program is designed to give students the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge in a dynamic, real-world environment while gaining exposure to the inner workings of a Fortune 100 company.

About Nationwide
As a recognized leader in the Financial Services and Insurance industry, Nationwide is committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence. We’re looking for curious, driven, and collaborative students who are ready to grow into tomorrow’s leaders.

About the Finance Controllership Team
Join a forward-thinking team that’s redefining the future of finance through innovation and technology. You’ll work alongside professionals who are passionate about:

- Accounting and financial reporting
- Business process optimization
- Risk management and compliance
Interns will have the opportunity to work across a variety of teams, including:

- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Operations
- Reinsurance Accounting
- Financial Reporting Controls
- Tax
- Customer & Project Support

What You’ll Do as an Intern
As a Finance Controllership Intern, you’ll gain exposure to meaningful work that builds your skills. Your responsibilities may include:

- Leading a self-directed continuous improvement project
- Reviewing and updating standard operating procedures
- Assisting with financial reporting and special projects
- Reconciling balance sheets
- Preparing statutory accounting schedules and documentation
- Supporting process automation initiatives
- Auditing expenses and preparing escheat filings
- Managing risk and controls, including testing and reporting
- Assisting with tax return preparation and filing
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of corporate accounting, regulatory compliance, and how finance drives business strategy.

What You’ll Gain

- Real-world experience with impactful projects
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Networking opportunities with leaders across the organization
- Professional development workshops and events
- Collaborative culture that values your ideas and contributions

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an accounting student looking to gain hands-on experience, build your professional network, and make a real impact—Nationwide is the place for you. Apply today and empower your future with Nationwide!

*This co-op is remote or hybrid.

Responsibilities

Leading a self-directed continuous improvement project; Reviewing and updating standard operating procedures; Assisting with financial reporting and special projects; Reconciling balance sheets; Preparing statutory accounting schedules and documentation; Supporting process automation initiatives; Auditing expenses and preparing escheat filings; Managing risk and controls, including testing and reporting; Assisting with tax return preparation and filing

Requirements

Accounting student; curious; driven; collaborative

Benefits

Real-world experience with impactful projects; Mentorship from experienced professionals; Networking opportunities with leaders across the organization; Professional development workshops and events; Collaborative culture that values your ideas and contributions