Client Reporting Consultant — Hybrid Finance Advisor

001 The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (401k)

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Life & accident insurance

Other voluntary benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

The Northern Trust Company is seeking an ADS Client Consultant to manage the accounting/reporting components of key client relationships. You will act as the first point of reference for client inquiries, provide accounting guidance, and facilitate monthly close cycles while engaging with senior management.

This role emphasizes technical reporting knowledge, client interaction, and the development toward subject matter expertise. Located near Chicago with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of reporting and products.
• Client facing experience with the ability to present detailed concepts.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proven analytical, consultative, and problem-solving skills.
• Organized and able to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Must reside in or near Chicago and be able to report into the office three times weekly (Choice of days is flexible).
• Willing to travel to client visits.

Responsibilities

• Acts as first point of reference for client inquiries.
• Provides accounting consulting guidance both internally and externally.
• Serves as a liaison to related areas and helps facilitate monthly close cycle.
• Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high-profile activities e.g. direct interaction with top revenue clients and more senior management.

Skills

Client facing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

The Northern Trust Company is seeking an ADS Client Consultant to manage the accounting/reporting components of key client relationships. You will act as the first point of reference for client inquiries, provide accounting guidance, and facilitate monthly close cycles while engaging with senior management.

This role emphasizes technical reporting knowledge, client interaction, and the development toward subject matter expertise. Located near Chicago with travel to client sites as needed.