AVP, Nuveen Green Capital Accounting Controller

Nuveen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen seeks an AVP, Green Capital Accounting Controller to lead U.S. GAAP financial reporting for Nuveen Green Capital. The role emphasizes coordinating daily accounting operations, month-end close, and supporting audits with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

The position requires 5+ years in controls, audit, accounting, or finance, with strong Excel and Netsuite experience, and collaboration with auditors to maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of controls, audit, accounting, or finance experience.
• Experience with US GAAP reporting and audits preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting/finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day general accounting to prepare US GAAP financials.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including ad hoc journals.
• Prepare work papers and schedules for audits and internal controls.
• Oversee balance sheet and P&L reconciliations and reporting.
• Review financial statements, cash flow, and budget reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external auditors and finance professionals to ensure policy adherence.
• Manage complex accounting calculations in Excel and Netsuite.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Netsuite experience

Oracle accounting systems

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Data analytics

Education

University degree

Tools

Netsuite

Oracle ERP

Job description

AVP, Nuveen Green Capital Accounting Controller

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

Sedentary Work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Skills & 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
• CollaborationCommunication
• Compliance
• Financial Acumen
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Inspires Others
• Relationship Management
• Risk Analysis/Analytics
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Thinking

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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