Investment Accounting Manager - Nuveen Private Funds Finance

The Lead Investment Accountant job provides expertise and leads the review of accounting policies and procedures, ensuring they are correctly applied to financial transactions. This job works directly with asset management, portfolio management and acquisition/disposition teams. In addition, this job guides a team to prepare month end closing reports and subsidiary quarterly financial analytics, and reports to senior management ensuring accurate asset evaluations. Key Responsibilities and Duties Reviews Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) work papers and supporting schedules to satisfy all investment accounting requirements for internal and external audits. Identifies key financial takeaways and information for joint ventures to ensure compliance with investment accounting policies and procedures (sales, acquisitions, debt refinancing, real estate investment trust (REI) restructuring and financial performance). Reviews frequent and ad hoc financial inquiries into the monthly and quarterly reports, adding value by providing management insight into the activities of the underlying properties. Analyzes calculated unlevered and levered, gross and net portfolio performance returns and property internal rates of return. Provides expertise and advice on modified cash basis accounting information provided by third party management firms to accrual basis to facilitate preparation of fair value GAAP basis financial statements. Manages large processes in reporting and investment accounts, along with guiding and mentoring lower level professionals. Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Sedentary Work Career Level 8IC Required Qualifications 5+ years of accounting and financial statement reporting experience Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of accounting and financial statement reporting experience Degree in Accounting or Finance Experience in Alternative Investment accounting In depth knowledge of partnership accounting, investment management and alternative products Experience with Global Investment Performance Standards Experience interacting with internal and external auditors Attention to details and ability to multi-task Excellent organization skills Proven track record for managing complex projects and transactions Experience with WSO, Advent Geneva, Efront, MS Suit Additional Responsibilities Oversee accounting processes for unregistered funds and separate accounts with investments in corporate and convertible bonds, senior loans, collateralized obligations, equity securities, and derivatives Oversee a global team of accounting professionals; provides direction to team for related daily operating activities. Identify areas of improvement and implement necessary enhancements Participate in new product launches and advise on requirements, processes, risks, and costs from a Finance perspective Represent Finance team in technology enhancement working groups Fund financial statement preparation and review Monthly, Quarterly NAV closes Calculation of management, incentive fees Expense tracking and approvals Service provider review Advise clients on various Ad hoc inquiries Anticipated Posting End Date 2026-07-27 Base Pay Range $93,400/yr - $110,000/yr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance. Benefits and Total Rewards The organization is committed to making financial well‑being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well‑being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work‑life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well‑being. Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr TIAA