Director - Financial Operations - Financial Governance & Data Steward

Job Description: The Financial Governance and Data Steward will own the preparation, certification, and publication of enterprise Flows and Assets Single Source (FASS) data. This individual will have deep knowledge of the methodology, rulesets, and associated processes to compile and deliver FASS. The role will ensure this data is reliable and high quality by embedding data quality and validation checkpoints throughout the process.

- Additionally, the role will lead financial systems and data modeling efforts to enhance Nuveen Finances technology enablement which will include leading large technology projects, by setting vision and designing specifications, as well as driving continuous improvement and adoption of technology across the team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Build and maintain FASS methodology documentation, including the sourcing and combining rules for more than 20 SORs.

- Develop and maintain data quality criteria to measure quality. Build automated data validations to confirm accuracy. Monitor exceptions on an ongoing basis. Catalog issues to assess root cause and continuous evaluate and implement control enhancements.

- Lead discussions on data architecture standards and provide guidance to peers and partners in leading Nuveen and Finance data initiatives.

- Act as SME on governance practices to help data stewards' day to day activities.

- Communicate monthly FASS data delivery timing and expectations with relevant stakeholders. Manage releases of incremental FASS enhancements by cataloging new requests, assisting with prioritization, sizing effort, sequencing, and delivering.

- Formally document process flows, risks, controls, SOPs and policies. Provide documentation and training sessions for assets, flows and revenue attribution as needed for BFO and CFP&A team member

- Work with the application development team to implement data acquisition solutions.

- Manages large, complex projects or processes with limited oversight while working with other team members to ensure accurate findings and results.

- Understand and translate business requirements to technology team and work with them and CFPA teams to execute project plans.

Preferred Skills:

- 10 - 15+ years of experience in accounting, financial planning and technology functions with a proven track record of providing finance leadership and managing teams.

- Experience with systems strategy, data architecture, data governance and financial modeling practices and concepts.

- Strong communication skills and project management skills

- Financial\Asset Management domain knowledge is preferred.