The Sr. Accountant, Fund Administration will be part of the Fund Investment Oversight team, which is responsible for the operational oversight and administration of 1940 Act Investment Products, including variable annuities and two-tier separate accounts. The team performs oversight of third-party service providers that perform fund accounting and custody services to various investment products. The team is also involved in supporting the CREF liaisons (to the Board of Directors), whose responsibility is to collaborate with internal business partners to monitor and ensure continued appropriateness of CREF’s corporate cost allocations. Additionally, this role often collaborates with the product team to support tactical and strategic initiatives for the products supported by Fund Administration.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Focus on process improvement and data building to support strategic priorities for the business.

• Responsible for fund oversight responsibilities for 1940 Act Investment Products to ensure the accuracy of daily NAVs and downstream financial reporting.

• Provide support to ancillary teams in Fund Administration to provide support for financial reporting, taxation and audits as necessary.

• Prepares analysis and makes recommendations for tactical and strategic cost allocation solutions for CREF product initiatives.

• Required to build strong partnerships and effectively network internally and across several teams within Nuveen, business units, and other areas to gain needed information, influence outcomes, resolve issues, and drive process and reporting enhancements within the organization.

• Manage priorities in response to emerging and competing initiatives.

• Ensure appropriate policy and procedure documentation is maintained in compliance with the Funds’ accounting policies.
   

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

This position can be located in one of our following location hubs: Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 + years’ experience in Financial Services

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in Financial Services
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Masters’ Degree
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of mutual funds, including but not limited to fund accounting and general operations of 1940 Act products.
• Experience in leading or facilitating meetings
• Strong proficiency with Advanced Excel functions (formulas, vLookups, hLookups, macros, etc)
• Experience using Alteryx
• Very high attention to detail
• Strong organization skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Potential Salary: $95,000.00 USD

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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