Senior Accounting Controller - Real Estate Finance & Systems

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

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