Consultant, Client Reporting

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and pension

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Life & accidental insurance

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Northern Trust in Chicago is seeking an Accounting and Data Services (ADS) Client Consultant responsible for the accounting and reporting components of key client relationships, coordinating reporting, small projects, process improvements, and KPI tracking.

You will be the ADS lead during transitions, act as the primary client contact for inquiries, provide accounting guidance internally and externally, and support the monthly close while collaborating with senior management to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience with accounting reporting and products.
• Client-facing experience and ability to present detailed concepts.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Analytical, consultative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of reference for client inquiries.
• Provide accounting consulting guidance internally and externally.
• Liaise with related areas and support monthly close cycle.
• Manage high-profile, client-facing activities with senior management.
• Develop technical and reporting knowledge toward subject matter expert.

Skills

Client communication

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. As the main ADS contact for these clients, you will be responsible for client communication regarding reporting, managing small projects, process improvements, participating in client meetings, tracking KPIs, and maintaining internal documentation. Consultants are also assigned to New/Additional Business events and will serve as the ADS lead throughout the transition.

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 #LI-Hybrid #LI-GG1

Salary Range

Salary Range: $66,700 - 113,300 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

Benefits

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 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.

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.

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.

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Reasonable Accommodation (repeated)

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.

EEO Statements

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENTIt 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.

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EMEA EEO STATEMENTIt 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.

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