Global Asset Management Portfolio Accounting Lead

056 Northern Trust Investments Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Pension plan

Career development

Job summary

Northern Trust seeks a senior professional to lead institutional client accounting initiatives. You will partner with global teams to drive automation, improve reconciliation, and deliver scalable reporting for funds and separate accounts.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, 4+ years in investment management accounting, and proven ability to influence across groups. You will mentor partners and help strengthen risk controls while maintaining deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree; MBA preferred.
• Experience in Fund Administration or Fund Accounting.
• 4+ years in investment management with accounting leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting initiatives to automate processes and drive efficiencies.
• Govern daily reconciliation and maintain the reconciliation model.
• Develop scalable, modular reporting for funds and separate accounts.
• Collaborate with global teams and partner with business units to execute strategy.

Skills

Investment accounting knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Cross-team collaboration

Data analysis

Executive communication

Global mindset

Education

Bachelor degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Northern Trust seeks a senior professional to lead institutional client accounting initiatives. You will partner with global teams to drive automation, improve reconciliation, and deliver scalable reporting for funds and separate accounts.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, 4+ years in investment management accounting, and proven ability to influence across groups. You will mentor partners and help strengthen risk controls while maintaining deadlines.