Consultant, Asset Management Portfolio Accounting

Northern Trust Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp. in Chicago is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee institutional client accounting and drive automation within a global, low-touch operating model.

You will govern daily reconciliations, lead initiatives across onshore and offshore teams, and collaborate with technology and business units to implement scalable reporting and long-term strategic improvements.

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of the investment management business and GAAP practices.
• Experience leading accounting functions in investment management.
• Experience measuring and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with SQL and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting-related external and internal initiatives to drive automation and economies of scale.
• Governance over daily reconciliation for global institutional entities and drive changes with outcomes.
• Provide business testing and certification that all system capabilities are functional.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design future-state operating models and reporting.
• Partner with Business Unit Manager to implement long-term strategic initiatives.
• Strengthen 1LOD with robust policy and data documentation to reduce risk.

Skills

Investment management knowledge

GAAP knowledge

SQL

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

About Northern TrustAs a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Work alongside global partners to deliver a robust, low touch, operating model for supporting Institutional Client Accounting:Lead accounting-related external and internal initiatives to drive automation to drive economies of scale.Identify trends within data or workflows resulting in insufficient outcomes. Formulate solutions, write development stories, and partner with Technology to develop strategic outcomes.Act as an escalation point onshore and offshore resources to provide guidance for complex Accounting problems.Governance over daily reconciliation for all global institutional entities, maintaining the reconciliation model and using outcomes to drive forth change while.Provide business testing and certification that all system capabilities are functional. Function is performed on an ad-hoc basis with tight deadlines, requiring partners to remain agile while servicing competing needs.Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to assess current state and architect future-state operating models, processes, capabilities required to successfully support evolving business needs.Partner with Business Unit Manager to implement long term strategic initiatives pursuant to the growth of the team/enterprise.Strengthen the first line of defense (1LOD) by instilling a culture of continuous improvement and robust policy and data domain documentation to reduce operational risk and drive operational excellence.Motivate and guide global partners to inhibit growth, autonomy, and build resiliency.Consult with product team, COO teams, technology etc. to develop scalable and modular reporting (for e.g. Sustainable Investing) for funds and separate accounts.Necessary Knowledge and Skills:Detailed understanding of the investment management business, multiple asset classes and investment systemsKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)Prior experience in integrating and influencing others across a network, and unlocking new opportunities to drive excellence in investment accountingExperience measuring & managing competing priorities to ensure delivery of initiatives across competing deadlinesDynamic relationship building and partnership skills; a strong collaborator with experience partnering on initiatives amongstmultiple groups and stakeholdersOutstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to develop materials and effectivelypresent to and persuade executive audiencesGlobal outlook with sensitivity and awareness of social and cultural differencesStrong situational awareness and decision making capabilities..Ability to review large data sets utilizing strong analytical capabilities to identify fact patterns within the data. Demonstrates capability to offer up solutions to drive iterative changeNecessary Experience and Education:Bachelor degree; Master in Business Administration is a plusBackground in Fund Administration or Fund Accounting strongly preferredAt least 4 years of work experience in the investment management industry, with a demonstrated track record of leading accounting functionsProficiency with investment accounting for both Equity and Fixed Income Asset ClassesTrack record of driving iterative improvement to help foster growth and continuityExperience with SQL is preferredExperience with Microsoft Suite products with demonstrated proficiency in executing excel based formulasSalary Range:$74,200 - 126,200 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.Work AuthorizationApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).Working with UsAs a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.Reasonable AccommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.