Senior Financial Reporting Lead for Funds & SEC Filings

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,700 - 113,300; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Chicago seeks a Team Leader for Financial Reporting to oversee staff preparing fund financial statements and notes for annual and semiannual reports. The role includes coordinating audits for registered and non-registered funds and ensuring timely SEC filings.

Requirements include 4–6 years in Fund Admin/Financial Reporting, 2 years in supervision, a degree in accounting/finance or CPA, and strong GAAP knowledge. Hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of mutual fund financial statements and prior review experience
• GAAP knowledge including ASC 815/820 and 1940 Act familiarity
• Experience with N-CSR, N-MFP, N-PORT Part F filings and related notes

Responsibilities

• Review staff preparations of fund financial statements and schedules of investments
• Coordinate audits and resolve items with auditors
• Draft notes to financial statements for annual/semiannual reports
• Assist with onboarding of new clients and handle ad hoc projects

Skills

Mutual fund statements

GAAP (ASC 815/820)

N-CSR/N-MFP/N-PORT Part F

Communication skills

Supervisory/management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or CPA

Tools

DFIN Arc Reporting

Bloomberg

Job description

Northern Trust in Chicago seeks a Team Leader for Financial Reporting to oversee staff preparing fund financial statements and notes for annual and semiannual reports. The role includes coordinating audits for registered and non-registered funds and ensuring timely SEC filings.

Requirements include 4–6 years in Fund Admin/Financial Reporting, 2 years in supervision, a degree in accounting/finance or CPA, and strong GAAP knowledge. Hybrid work model.