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, portfolio management and acquisition/disposition teams. This job leads 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

• Prepares timely and accurate GAAP work papers and supporting schedules to satisfy all investment accounting requirements for internal and external audits.
• Reviews financial information for joint ventures to ensure compliance with investment accounting policies and procedures (sales, acquisitions, debt refinancing, REIT restructuring, and financial performance).
• Incorporates frequent ad hoc financial inquiries into the monthly and quarterly reports, adding value by providing management insight into the activities of the underlying properties.
• Calculates unlevered and levered, gross and net portfolio performance returns and property internal rates of return.
• Converts modified cash basis accounting information provided by third party management firms to accrual basis to facilitate preparation of fair value GAAP basis financial statements.
• Provides guidance to junior Investment Accountants regarding issues that require more advanced knowledge and experience.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

7IC

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of GAAP accounting experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of GAAP accounting experience
• Financial statement experience
• 1+ years of investment portfolio accounting
• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Public accounting experience
• Knowledge of GAAP, including experience in investment company accounting
• Experience with hedge funds and Global Investment Performance Standards
• Experience interacting with internal and external auditors
• Experience with Bloomberg, WSO and Advent Geneva
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary enhancements

Additional Work Responsibilities:

• Performs the monthly accounting close processes for unregistered funds and separate accounts with investments in corporate and convertible bonds, senior loans, collateralized obligations, equity securities, and derivatives.
• Calculates accruals, estimates, and management fees. Reviews wire payments for expenses and reimbursements.
• Computes portfolio performance, related fees and allocations.
• Communicates with prime brokers, custodians and administrators; analyzing and resolving issues.
• Compiles financial statements and disclosures in conformance with GAAP and Investment Company accounting and reporting guidance.

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Base Pay Range: $70,500/yr. - $117,500/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, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

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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. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

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