AVP, Nuveen Green Capital Accounting Controller

Nuveen, a TIAA company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen, a TIAA company, seeks an AVP/Controller to lead accounting operations for the Green Capital sustainable real estate lending unit. You will supervise a team, manage US GAAP reporting, and partner with senior management and investment, asset management and capital markets teams to scale processes and systems.

The role covers journal entries, close processes, audits, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting, system upgrades, and policy maintenance, with a focus on accuracy, controls, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in controls, audit, accounting or finance.
• Experience with Netsuite and Excel required.
• Financial services experience preferred.
• Experience working with auditors and internal control processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day general accounting to ensure timely US GAAP statements.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close including ad hoc journals.
• Ensure timely US GAAP work papers and schedules for audits.
• Oversee balance sheet and P&L reconciliations and reports.
• Review financial statements and cash flow reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with auditors and finance teams to align practices with goals.
• Manage complex calculations in Excel and Netsuite.
• Lead initiatives on system upgrades and process improvements.
• Maintain investment accounting policies and control processes.
• Provide regular feedback and performance reviews for the team.

Skills

Accountability

Accounting Standards

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Business Process Improvement

Collaboration

Communication

Compliance

Financial Acumen

GAAP/US GAAP

Inspires Others

Relationship Management

Risk Analytics

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Education

University Degree Preferred

Tools

Netsuite

Oracle

Excel

Alteryx

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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

2026-11-09

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.

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