Consultant, Financial Reporting

Northern Trust

Team Leader in Financial Reporting responsible for overseeing fund financial statement preparations and ensuring compliance with SEC filings. Working with clients and audit firms in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,700 - $113,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Fund Administration and Financial Reporting, with a strong focus on financial statement preparation, audit coordination, and client onboarding. Proficient in utilizing financial reporting systems and Microsoft products to enhance operational efficiency.

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Fund AdministrationFinancial ReportingAudit CoordinationSupervisory ExperienceCPA Preferred

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationInvestment AnalysisDerivative Products KnowledgeN-PORT Part F FilingsAd Hoc Project Management

Soft Skills

Team CoordinationClient CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProductsGlobal InvestOneBloomberg

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Fund Financial StatementsShareholder ReportsRegistered FundsNon-Registered FundsFinancial Reporting Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review of staff preparations of fund financial statements and schedules of investments as well as coordination and drafting of the notes to the financial statements for annual and semiannual shareholder reports for registered and non-registered funds.
Review of schedules of investments for registered funds N-PORT Part F filings.
Coordination of audits related to staff assignment of auditor open items and client questions and comments.
Technical resource for staff regarding questions related to new investment/derivative products, financial statement preparation questions and auditor questions.
Assist with the on-boarding of new clients
Complete ad hoc duties and or projects as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 - 6 years of recent experience in Fund Administration/Financial Reporting industry or related relevant industry
2 years of supervisory or management experience.
Degree in accounting/finance or CPA preferred
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products
Knowledge of Global InvestOne, Bloomberg and financial reporting systems a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program