Consultant, Client Reporting

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

About Northern Trust

As 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.

Job Description Summary

As an Accounting and Data Services (ADS) Client Consultant, you will be responsible for the accounting/reporting component of key client relationships.

• 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
• Focuses on technical and reporting knowledge, building toward becoming a subject matter expert

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

Salary Range

Salary Range: $66,700 - 113,300 USD. Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

Benefits

• 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
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

Work Authorization

Applicants 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 Us

As 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. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern 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.

Terms and Conditions

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Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), [phone] (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), [phone] (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Canada EEO STATEMENT

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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