Sr Consultant, Private Equity Accounting

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Sr Consultant in Private Equity Accounting. This role involves providing expert consulting, managing client interactions, and ensuring alignment with service delivery standards. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a relevant degree and experience in private equity.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of private equity fund activity/administration required.
• Supervisory skills and teamwork ability needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive consulting and leadership at a high technical level.
• Direct interaction with client management and auditors.
• Monitors product/service delivery to ensure alignment with SLA.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Technical

Education

College or University degree

Job description

Sr Consultant, Private Equity Accounting

Sr Consultant, Private Equity Accounting

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Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Department Overview

Private Capital Administration provides third-party clients with comprehensive administration, financial accounting, and investor reporting services for their funds. Fund products supported include venture capital, buyout, mezzanine, life sciences, secondaries, fund of funds. Services include assistance with investment and divestment execution, investor drawdown and distributions, financial reporting and investor reporting.

Major Duties

• Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of private equity fund activity/administration
• As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership team and partners at a high technical level
• Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
• Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities
• Conducts preliminary analysis
• Responsible for direct interaction with client management, auditors and internal management
• Monitors product/service delivery to ensure alignment with SLA/due dates
• Review deliverables prior to delivery to client
• Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas
• Establishes and cultivates working relationship with client and partners
• Understands client needs and reviews service requests

Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required
• Analytical and problem solving skills are required
• Technical skills are required

Experience

• Seasoned professional with a College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is required.
• Supervisory skills and ability to work in a team environment, while also managing assigned responsibilities and tasks.
• Knowledge of Private Equity and Fund of Fund industry preferred

Salary Range

$74,700 - 126,900 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail].

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Financial Services, Investment Banking, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

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