Real Estate Accounting

Nakisha Hires

***** ********* *****, *********, ** 28269

**********@*****.*** 704-***-**** h 813-***-**** c

Professional with expertise in Accounting and Investment Reporting.

Highly driven and detail-oriented with excellent organization and multi-

tasking skills. Proactive and dedicated team member.

Core Competencies

REAL ESTATE ACCOUNTING Excellent Communication

Analytical Reviews and Interpersonal Skills

Problem Resolution Management and Regulatory

Consolidation Reporting

Professional Experience

TIAA-CREF- Charlotte, N.C.

Senior Investment Reporting Analyst 1/2007 - present

Regulatory Reporting

. Develop value-added Management and Regulatory Reporting for the TIAA Real

Estate Account, a multi-billion dollar net asset fund held by TIAA-CREF

. Prepare various financial statement reporting for the TIAA Real Estate

Account 10Q and 10K financial statements as mandated by the Securities

and Exchange Commission (SEC)

. Provide analytical variance reviews, metrics and high level analytics

based on investment performance subsequently presented to Portfolio and

Asset Management

. Develop and effectively build internal controls to support Sarbanes Oxley

(SOX) requirements and to assure minimal reporting risk

. Create high profile ad-hoc reports in support of portfolio management

strategic goals and objectives

. Ensure appropriate documentation of accounting policies and compliance

with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Securities and

Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting guidelines

. Ensure adherence to compliance statues and investment guidelines

authorized by the TIAA Real Estate Account independent fiduciary

. Perform the accounting consolidation for subsidiary investments as a

basis of presentation for the Account's financial statements

Investment Accounting Analyst 1/2004 - 1/2007

Real Estate Analysis

. Managed the accounting and analysis of 22 directly owned investments to

support The Account's strategic objectives

. Provided an extensive analysis and review of subordinate's evaluation of

financial information provided by property managers on operating

activities

. Prepared, reviewed and posted accounting entries to ensure proper

accounting for transaction processing and month-end closing of general

ledger

. Reconciled ledger accounts while investigating and resolving

discrepancies

. Built solid working relationships with TIAA Property Asset Managers and

Property Management firms to communicate accounting guidelines and

principles

. Demonstrated sound judgment in selecting accounting methods and

techniques while researching and responding to complex accounting

inquiries

. Participated in the testing and implementation of a new investment

accounting system while developing workflow processes and creating report

designs that benefited the Unit's work flow objectives

Investment Accountant 7/2002 - 1/2004

Real Estate Accounting and Analysis

. Managed monthly analytical review of 10 directly owned commercial real

estate properties

. Prepared and reviewed monthly accrual process based on fair value

accounting policies and posted to general ledger

. Performed daily review and reconciliation of Fund's securities and

reconciled to custodian banks

. Completed the timely processing of investment transactions in accounting

system to ensure accurate valuation of all assets

. Reconciled property accounting activities with custodian banks to ensure

maintenance of appropriate cash levels within property financial

statements

. Ensured accuracy of accounting sub-ledger to corporate ledger to ensure

proper calculation of Fund's daily unit value

. Served as liaison between internal Asset Management and Property

Accounting to communicate accounting policies and procedures while

producing productive relationships

Education & Credentials

. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-April, 2002

(18 hours of accounting, commercial banking and internal auditing

curriculum)

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University- Tallahassee, FL

. Masters of Business Administration in Business Management-October, 2008

Strayer University-Charlotte, NC

. National MBA Association, Inc- Member

. Junior Achievement of America- Member

. TIAA Client Commitment and Service Award, February 2009

. TIAA Diversity and Inclusion Program Committee- Member

Technical Skills

. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

. Sungard InvestOne Accounting Enterprise

. PeopleSoft General Ledger Systems

. CTI, Real Estate Accounting System

. Crystal Report Writing

. Timberline, Real Estate Accounting System

Excellent references available upon request

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