Director, External Reporting and Technical Accounting Leader
TIAA / Nuveen · Chicago, United States +2 · 1mo ago
Director, External Reporting & Technical Accounting Job Summary: The External Reporting and Technical Accounting Director leads a team of experienced accounting professionals responsible for the preparation of Nuveen's quarterly and annual financial statements, as well as providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions. This role holds end-to-end accountability for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of external financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, and provides strategic accounting support on mergers, acquisitions, and other complex business transactions.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Leads the team responsible for the preparation and review of Nuveen's quarterly and annual audited financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and conformance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS and internal reporting standards, and ensuring all deliverables are produced on a timely basis in accordance with established reporting calendars.
Coordinates with external auditors, legal, tax, and other key stakeholders to facilitate a well-controlled and efficient audit and reporting cycle.
Serves as the organization's primary technical accounting resource, providing authoritative guidance and thought and strategic leadership on the accounting implications of complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, new product launches, and other non-routine business activities.
Leads technical accounting assessments for proposed and executed transactions, researching relevant accounting literature, documenting conclusions in formal accounting memos, and communicating findings clearly to finance leadership and other key stakeholders.
Monitors and evaluates the impact of emerging accounting standards and regulatory developments issued by FASB, SEC, and other standard-setting bodies, advising senior leadership on implications for Nuveen's financial reporting and proactively driving implementation efforts.
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Educational Requirements
- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
- 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
9PL
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
- 5+ years of controls, audit, accounting, or finance experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of controls, audit, accounting, or finance experience.
- CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred
- Demonstrated experience in external financial reporting and technical on complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-11-10Base Pay Range: $134,000/yr - $196,000/yrActual 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.
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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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