Sr Investment Accountant – Nuveen Private Funds Finance

The Senior Investment Accountant ensures that investment accounting policies and procedures are correctly applied to financial transactions. Under minimal supervision, this job works directly with asset management, operations, and other accountants and administrators. This job reviews accounting and performance activity and prepares financial reports for clients and senior management.

• Prepare timely and accurate GAAP work papers and supporting schedules to satisfy accounting requirements for fund products and separately managed accounts.
• Prepare investor reporting, including financial statements, capital statements, and supplementary schedules.
• Monitor product budgets and prepare accruals and payment requests.
• Monitor product cash flows and capital needs; prepare capital calls, distributions, and fund rebalancing as needed.
• Calculate performance returns and fees payable.
• Support the annual audit process, examinations, and ad hoc inquiries.
• Collaborate with fund administrators and custodians to support the accounting and reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance to junior Investment Accountants regarding issues that require more advanced knowledge and experience.

• University degree preferred

• 3+ years required; 5+ years preferred

• Sedentary work

7IC

• 3+ years of GAAP accounting experience

• 5+ years of GAAP accounting experience
• 1+ year of investment portfolio accounting, including debt investments
• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience with fund accounting and reporting, including GAAP financial statements, partner allocations, and performance calculations
• Knowledge of investment operations, including middle and back office
• Experience with WSO, Eagle, and Advent Geneva
• Experience interacting with internal and external auditors
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary enhancements

• Perform the monthly accounting close processes for unregistered funds and separate accounts with investments in senior loans, corporate and convertible bonds, CLO’s, equity securities, and derivatives.
• Calculate accruals, estimates, and management fees; review wire payments for expenses and reimbursements.
• Compute portfolio performance, investor fees and allocations.
• Communicate with prime brokers, custodians and fund administrators, analyzing and resolving issues.
• Compile financial statements and disclosures in conformance with GAAP and investment company accounting and reporting guidance.

Accountability, Accounting Standards, Business Acumen, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Data-Driven Business Intelligence, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Market/Industry Dynamics, Stakeholder Engagement, Story Telling

$79,200/yr - $104,000/yr

The organization offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of associates and their loved ones, including a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work‑life offerings.

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