AVP, Nuveen Green Capital Accounting Controller
About The Position
The AVP / Controller is the senior accounting professional responsible for managing accounting operations and supervising a team of accounting professionals supporting Nuveen Green Capital’s sustainable commercial real estate lending business. The role manages record keeping, reporting, treasury, and other accounting functions while partnering with Nuveen senior management and the Nuveen Green Capital investment, asset management, and capital markets teams to support the growth of accounting processes, systems, and the team. The position oversees day-to-day accounting and financial reporting, including US GAAP close activities, investment accounting requirements, reconciliations, audit support, and reporting for internal and external audiences. It also leads strategic accounting initiatives, maintains accounting policies and controls, and supports team performance and development.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of controls, audit, accounting, or finance experience.
- Extensive expertise in Microsoft Excel.
- University degree preferred.
Nice To Haves
- At least 7 years of controls, audit, accounting, or finance experience.
- High level of experience with NetSuite or a comparable accounting system.
- Experience in the financial services industry, including familiarity with loan accounting standards and procedures.
- Experience with Oracle and/or NetSuite accounting systems.
- Data analysis experience using tools such as Alteryx, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar to extract, process, and interpret complex accounting and financial data sets.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day general accounting activities to ensure timely preparation of US GAAP financial statements.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and accounting close, including ad hoc journal entries for asset and debt investment transactions.
- Ensure timely and accurate US GAAP work papers and supporting schedules for internal and external audits and investment accounting requirements.
- Oversee reconciliation of balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, bank accounts, and other records.
- Review financial statements, cash flow reports, budget reports, and other accounting reports for internal and external audiences.
- Work with internal and external auditors and other financial professionals to align practices with organizational goals.
- Manage complex accounting calculations in Microsoft Excel and the NetSuite accounting environment.
- Oversee strategic initiatives and reporting needs, including system upgrades, process improvements, implementation of new products, and asset management initiatives.
- Maintain investment accounting policies, procedures, and control processes, ensuring they are clear and understood by team members.
- Monitor team performance through regular feedback and formal performance reviews, supporting service quality, engagement, motivation, and development.
Benefits
- Superior retirement program.
- Competitive health, wellness, and work-life offerings.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
