AVP, Senior Accounting Manager
The Senior Accounting Management job supervises a team of professional level employees and manages the financial record keeping, reporting, and other accounting functions of the organization, including treasury operations. This job partners directly with asset management, portfolio management and acquisition/disposition teams, and also manages experienced professional level employees who are responsible for preparing month end closing reports and business quarterly financial analytics. This job checks accounting records and other financial reports for accuracy, completeness and conformance to procedural standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• 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. Coordinates the day-to-day general accounting activities within the department for direct reports to ensure smooth functioning of the department.
• Oversees the reconciliation of balance sheet, profit & loss, bank accounts, etc. to confirm that statements are correctly recorded.
• Reviews 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.
• Oversee 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 Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
8PL

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of controls, audit, accounting, or finance experience.
• Experience within the financial services industry preferred, including familiarity with loan accounting standards and procedures.
• Experience with Oracle and/or NetSuite 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:
2026-11-10

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 prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways-because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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