AVP, Nuveen Green Capital Accounting Controller

AVP, Nuveen Green Capital Accounting Controller The AVP / Controller will be the senior accounting professional managing accounting operations and supervising a team of accounting professionals in record keeping, reporting, and other accounting functions, including treasury, for Nuveen’s rapidly growing Green Capital sustainable commercial real estate lending business. This job will partner directly with Nuveen senior management as well as the Nuveen Green Capital investment, asset management and capital markets teams to manage the ongoing growth and expansion of the accounting process, systems, and team.

Key Responsibilities and Duties Coordinates the day-to-day general accounting activities within Nuveen Green Capital to ensure the timely preparation of US GAAP financial statements.  Manages the ongoing, monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entry process through accounting close, including the preparation of ad hoc journals for asset and debt investment transactions. Enforces the preparation of timely and accurate US GAAP work papers and supporting schedules to satisfy all investment accounting requirements for internal and external audits.  

Oversees the reconciliation of balance sheet, profit & loss, bank accounts, etc. to confirm that statements are correctly recorded. Reviews of accounting reports such as financial statements, cash flow reports, budget reports, etc. for internal and external audiences. Works closely with internal and external auditors, and other financial professionals ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.

Manages various complex accounting calculations in Microsoft Excel as well as the Netsuite accounting environment. Oversees strategic initiatives and other reporting needs to include system upgrades, process improvements, implementation of new products, and asset management initiatives. Maintains investment accounting policies, procedures and control processes to ensure that policies are clear and understood by all team members Monitors performance of team through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional services and engagement, motivation, and development of team.

Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work Career Level8

PLREQUIRED

QUALIFICATION:

5+ years of controls, audit, accounting, or finance experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

7+ years of controls, audit, accounting, or finance experience.

Extensive expertise in Microsoft Excel required High level of experience with Netsuite or comparable accounting system preferred

Experience with in the financial services industry preferred, including familiarity with loan accounting standards and procedures.

Experience with Oracle and/or Net Suite accounting systems

Experienced data analyst with the ability to apply data and analytics (D&A) tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to extract, process, and interpret complex accounting and financial data sets Related Skills Accountability, Accounting Standards, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Business Process Improvement, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Financial Acumen, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Inspires Others, Relationship Management, Risk Analysis/Analytics, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking Anticipated Posting End Date:

Base Pay Range: $119,000/yr - $150,000/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 (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Company Overview Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our…