Finance Controllership Internship

Job Description

Summer 2027 Controllership Internship | Nationwide

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Nationwide, located in Columbus, OH (hybrid). Nationwide is a Fortune 100 financial services and insurance company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales. This internship is designed as a launchpad for students to apply classroom accounting knowledge in a real-world environment. The role offers exposure to the inner workings of a leading financial institution and helps create a future career journey.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid Columbus, OH
• Pay: $23–$50 hourly
• Team: The Finance Controllership Team, focused on accounting, financial reporting, business process optimization, and risk management, offering exposure to sub-teams like Financial Reporting, Accounting Operations, and Tax.
• Mission: This role aims to provide interns with a deeper understanding of corporate accounting, regulatory compliance, and how finance drives business strategy within a Fortune 100 company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead: Direct a self-directed continuous improvement project to enhance financial processes.
• Support: Assist with financial reporting, special projects, and reconcile balance sheets.
• Prepare: Create statutory accounting schedules, documentation, and tax return filings.
• Optimize: Contribute to process automation initiatives and review standard operating procedures.
• Manage: Support risk and controls activities, including testing and reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level accounting student.
• Experience: Desire to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting and build a professional network.
• Skills: Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, attention to detail, and process analysis.
• Bonus: Curious, driven, and collaborative individuals ready to grow into future leaders.