Sr Analyst, Fund Admin HFS

ACCA Careers; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a team-oriented professional for its Tempe office to support fund accounting, reporting, and client services. The role involves preparation of financial statements and interaction with external auditors, contributing to the accuracy and timeliness of fund results.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, industry knowledge, and adaptability, with a degree and preferred ACCA qualification.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• In‑depth functional/industry knowledge.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
• Technical skills and systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly fund and business entity closing summaries.
• Report and analyze financial data for clients and investors.
• Close monthly books and records of the funds to final performance figures.
• Interact with clients and Hedge Fund Services teams to understand funds activities.
• Prepare financial statements for funds.
• Work with external auditors to ensure accuracy of annual financial statements.
• Carry out activities with financial, client, and internal business impact.
• Deliver work products with minimal revisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Industry knowledge

Adaptability

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

ACCA qualification preferred

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 cornerstones of business conduct to which we strive in our employees, whom we call partners, and what we offer our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

Major Duties

• Review of monthly fund and business entity closing summaries.
• Report and analyze financial data to be disseminated to our clients and their investors.
• Close monthly books and records of the funds to general final performance figures.
• Interact with clients and other Hedge Fund Services teams to obtain understanding of funds activities.
• Prepare financial statements for funds.
• Work directly with external auditors to ensure accuracy of each fund’s annual financial statements.
• Carry out activities with financial, client, and/or internal business impact.
• Deliver a work product that requires less revision.

Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• In‑depth functional/industry knowledge.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
• Technical skills and systems knowledge.

Experience

• A college or university degree and/or relevant proven work experience is preferred. Related industry qualification (e.g., ACCA) is preferred.

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.

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.

About Our Tempe Office

The Northern Trust Tempe office opened in 2015 with 75 employees and now serves over 75 different business functions with more than 700 employees. The team is recognized as a Global Capability Center that delivers exceptional value, quality, expertise and innovation through our diverse talent.