Churchill Summer Internship: Fund Accounting

TIAA•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Churchill, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen, provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $52 billion of committed capital, we provide first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by nearly 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. 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.

Requirements

Preferred candidate will be a rising Senior (Class of 2028) or rising Junior (Class of 2029) expected to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Strong attention to detail; careful review of facts and figures, quick to identify errors, ensure consistency of information
Superior Excel skills, with demonstrated ability to express complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills, effective and strong active listening skills
Proven track record of success collaborating in a fast-paced, results driven team environment
Innovative and creative thinker; ability to make connections among previously unrelated notions, ability to project how potential ideas may play out

Responsibilities

Review of quarterly trial balance and key supporting schedules, including cash and positions reconciliations.
Review of investor allocations, including capital call and distribution calculations and capital account statements.
Review of carried interest calculations.
Review and tie out quarterly financial statements.
Logging received invoices and updating internal expense trackers.
Ad hoc requests from Investor Relations and Operations teams.