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).

• University (Degree) Preferred

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• 3 + years of accounting experience required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 + years of accounting experience
• Real estate or investment company experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Yardi or Workiva experience
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP or SEC reporting
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with senior leaders and peers, facilitation, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven environment

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the oversight, accounting and reporting for 3rd party real estate products through open and closed-end funds and joint ventures utilizing the fair value method of accounting.
• Participate in new product launches and new investment acquisitions and property dispositions.
• Research accounting guidance, prepare technical memos, and coordinate with Accounting Policy team to ensure appropriate application of accounting principles
• Liaises with external auditors for the timely completion of audit procedures and the issuance of audited financial statements
• Partners across business lines within Nuveen, including, but not limited to, Asset Management, Middle Office, Risk Management, Valuations, Tax, Legal & Compliance, Treasury, and Business Development

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). 

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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

COVID-19 Vaccination

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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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