Auditor Independence Manager

Lead Accountant - TIAA Officer The Lead Accountant ensures that accurate accounting records are maintained for fixed assets, general ledger and audit compliance. This job reviews financial analysis and reconciliations, inspects financial data and reports, and researches and reviews transactions. Under limited supervision, this job performs a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to ensure that the company is in compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities and Duties Examines journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. Performs monthly and quarterly close and consolidation processes based on to ensure timely completion and accuracy. Reviews accounting statements, reports, GL accounts, cost revenue reports, balance sheets, and / or bank statement reconciliations in order to ensure smooth functioning of Accounting processes. Enforces accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records including detailing financial business transactions (e.g., invoice approvals, disbursements, expense vouchers, and wire payments). Reviews the impacts of new accounting standards, reporting requirements, and regulatory standards on existing and new transaction accounting regulations. Provide oversight, feedback, guidance, and direction to accountants that will enable them to perform their job requirements as directed by the department Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Career Level 8IC Auditor Independence Process Serves as the primary point of contact for managing TIAA's external auditor independence program in compliance with SEC and AICPA independence rules and standards. Responsibilities include evaluating and approving non-audit service engagements for permissibility, managing day-to-day engagement status, amendments, approvals, recordkeeping, billing, and reporting. Prepares and maintains materials for Audit Committee reporting to support Board-level governance and oversight. Administers the annual external auditor quality survey to assess audit effectiveness and service delivery. Additionally, reviews and supports the approval process for TIAA's hiring of candidates from external audit firms to ensure independence is not compromised under applicable regulatory standards. Subsidiary Governance Leads subsidiary governance activities in support of the Office of the CFO (OCFO), serving as a key liaison between enterprise partners and OCFO leadership. Maintains and updates subsidiary governance policies to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements. Manages the annual governance attestation process across relevant entities, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation. Partners with OCFO leaders to evaluate and drive improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of TIAA's subsidiary operating model, supporting a streamlined and well-controlled legal entity governance framework. Related Skills Accountability, Accounting Standards, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Business Process Improvement, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Financial Acumen, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Inspires Others, Relationship Management, Risk Analysis/Analytics, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-08-12 Base Pay Range: $107,000/yr - $150,000/yr 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). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need 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. 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