Senior Fund Accounting Strategist - Hybrid

Northern Trust Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp. is seeking a seasoned fund accounting professional to support development and execution of initiatives, working hybrid between office and remote locations.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, analyze data, improve processes, and mentor junior colleagues to ensure compliant, timely deliverables. The role requires strong analytical abilities, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years related experience, with a focus on governance, controls, and efficiency within fund accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required.
• 5+ years of relevant fund accounting or related experience.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fund accounting work aligned to team priorities.
• Develop and enhance fund accounting processes, controls, or initiatives.
• Analyze data across sources to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead smaller projects or workstreams and mentor others.
• Ensure timely, accurate fund accounting deliverables and documentation.

Skills

Fund accounting

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Communication

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

Northern Trust Corp. is seeking a seasoned fund accounting professional to support development and execution of initiatives, working hybrid between office and remote locations.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, analyze data, improve processes, and mentor junior colleagues to ensure compliant, timely deliverables. The role requires strong analytical abilities, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years related experience, with a focus on governance, controls, and efficiency within fund accounting