Senior Fund Accounting Lead (Hybrid)

001 The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a skilled fund accounting professional to support development and execution of initiatives aligned with accounting priorities. You will work with cross-functional partners to improve operations, apply strong judgment to complex data, and lead smaller projects or workstreams.

The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration, and ongoing process enhancements to ensure accurate deliverables and compliant practices within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a related role or function required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan and execute fund accounting work.
• Develop, implement, and enhance fund accounting processes, programs, controls, or initiatives.
• Analyze accounting data, cash activity, investment records, reconciliations, and reports to identify trends and opportunities.
• Solve complex fund accounting issues with sound judgment and best practices.
• Monitor progress of deliverables, track results, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure timely, accurate execution of fund accounting deliverables while maintaining compliance.
• Develop or enhance fund accounting documentation, procedures, and templates.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships to support service objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a skilled fund accounting professional to support development and execution of initiatives aligned with accounting priorities. You will work with cross-functional partners to improve operations, apply strong judgment to complex data, and lead smaller projects or workstreams.

The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration, and ongoing process enhancements to ensure accurate deliverables and compliant practices within a hybrid work model.