Sr Investment Accountant – Nuveen Private Funds Finance

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, operations, and other accountants and administrators. This job reviews accounting and performance activity and prepares financial reports for clients and senior management.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepares timely and accurate GAAP work papers and supporting schedules to satisfy accounting requirements for fund products and separately managed accounts.

• Prepares investor reporting, including financial statements, capital statements, and supplementary schedules.

• Monitors product budgets and prepare accruals and payment requests.

• Monitors product cash flows and capital needs. Prepares capital calls, distributions, and fund rebalancing, as needed.

• Calculates performance returns and fees payable.

• Supports the annual audit process, examinations, and ad hoc inquiries.

• Collaborates with fund administrators and custodians to support the accounting and reporting requirements.

• Provides guidance to junior Investment Accountants regarding issues that require more advanced knowledge and experience.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of GAAP accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of GAAP accounting experience
• 1+ year of investment portfolio accounting, including debt investments
• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience with fund accounting and reporting, including GAAP financial statements, partner allocations, and performance calculations
• Knowledge of investment operations, including middle and back office
• Experience with WSO, Eagle, and Advent Geneva
• Experience interacting with internal and external auditors
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary enhancements

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs the monthly accounting close processes for unregistered funds and separate accounts with investments in senior loans, corporate and convertible bonds, , CLO’s, equity securities, and derivatives.  
• Calculates accruals, estimates, and management fees.  Reviews wire payments for expenses and reimbursements.
• Computes portfolio performance, investor fees and allocations.
• Communicates with prime brokers, custodians and fund administrators, analyzing and resolving issues.
• Compiles financial statements and disclosures in conformance with GAAP and Investment Company accounting and reporting guidance.

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Anticipated Posting End Date:

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 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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