Real Estate Fund Finance Manager - Based in Luxembourg

Overview of the Role

Due to an increasing level of European investments the company currently taken steps to firm-up the infrastructure of our European investment/ investment-service hub in Luxembourg. The company is looking for the position of Finance Manager role which would suite someone that wishes to develop and grow within a Real Estate service and asset management company.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the Review of property-level financial statements for real estate assets across Europe.

• Preparation / review of financial statements for Luxembourg entities

• Participation in preparation / review of consolidated financial statements, including eliminations and consolidations

• Conversion from Luxembourg GAAP to US GAAP

• Liaising with the various corporate secretarial / legal teams, with auditors’ pre and during the course of the audit and also with asset management from several countries

• Cash management of holding entities including payment submission and review on a day to day basis, control activities on European entities’ cash flow and coordination with AP team

• Support for asset acquisitions and dispositions

• Review and monitor leases/capital commitments and cash flows with property management.

• Support for tax filings, Debt compliance and any other compliance reporting as required

• Recommend appropriate accounting methods and set-ups for new or unusual transactions and assists in analysis of the impact of more complex transactions and strategies related to new investments and business opportunities.

• Implement new procedural or system changes.

• Analyse controls and processes, recommending improvements where necessary

• Gather required financial info to complete financial statements and reports

• Identify, analyses and resolve variances generated by reconciliation process.

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, where applicable

• Provide supporting documentation for SOX and other (internal) Audit purposes.

• Potentially supervising / supporting junior colleagues on day-to-day matters

Technical Skills & Qualifications Required

• Relevant experience of 6 to 8 years; ideally from an in-house role with a Real Estate/PE firm or with a service provider/Big4 audit firm

• Degree or equivalent in either Accounting or Finance

• Working knowledge of LUX GAAP and Local Tax regulations

• Knowledge of Yardi system is advantageous

• Fluency in English is a must, any other European language would be a plus

• Ideally conversion experience from Luxembourg GAAP to US GAAP

• Strong accounting controls experience including: financial statement reviews, cash flow controls, cash repatriation, acquisition/disposition, lease/capital commitment review, tax and audit.

• Appetite for working in a multilingual environment

• Detailed knowledge of excel, power query, and motivation of using any technology (such as AI) to create efficiency is advantageous

This role requires no regulatory designation.

Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Nuveen offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.  

Related Skills

Accountability, Accounting Standards, Business Acumen, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Data-Driven Business Intelligence, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Market/Industry Dynamics, Stakeholder Engagement, Story Telling

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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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