Specialist, Financial Reporting, Hedge Fund Services

About Northern Trust:

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 worlds 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 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Candidate will be an experienced financial reporting professional responsible for review of quarterly and annual financial statements for a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund client. The candidate will have a strong foundation of U.S. GAAP IFRS and Broker Dealer reporting requirements and partner with the clients Financial Reporting team to ensure financial statements are in compliance with these reporting standards.

The candidate will join Northern Trust Alternative Fund Services (AFS). This team specializes in administering assets of hedge funds private equity managers managed account platforms investing in alternative strategies and alternative fund of funds.

Why this role is important to us
Northern Trust is dedicated to providing the best-in-class service to its clients. This role is on a high-profile dedicated Client team made up of exceptional performing professionals. At AFS we aim to provide the best-in-class service to our clients to maintain our high client satisfaction ratings.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What You Will Be Responsible For
The Financial Reporting Associate Specialist will be responsible for:
Lead the annual year-end audit process including planning and coordination with the client and external auditors as well as internal team members review and delivery of financial statements and footnotes including under both US GAAP and IFRS
Research analyze and document new accounting pronouncements and the impact on current or proposed transactions/policies
Dedicated to servicing a global multi-strategy hedge fund with several billion dollars in assets under management.
Identify develop and execute on process improvements including major technology initiatives focused on increasing the scalability of our financial reporting processes and providing solutions to client mandates
Acquire content knowledge to function as the team Subject Matter Expert on financial reporting topics and act as a point of escalation to ensure accuracy and responsiveness
Complete quality checks and reviews on year-end financial reporting packages and reports.
Develop and maintain detailed process documents for financial reporting topics
Work collaboratively and provide ongoing financial reporting support for both clients and internal teams
Communicate client expectations and deadlines across business units involved
Consult with clients on a regular basis to ensure satisfaction

What We Value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
Strong technical accounting skills including working knowledge of U.S. GAAP IFRS and Broker Dealer accounting and reporting standards
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills (solutions-oriented mindset)
Client relationship focused (internal and external relationships)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with accuracy
Bring an ownership mentality toward work with an innate commitment to continuous improvement

Education & Preferred Qualifications
5 years of accounting experience with emphasis in Financial Reporting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
A College/University or masters degree in accounting
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of Workiva preferred but not required

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for we dont necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like financial reporting and hedge funds seek to provide accuracy in financial statements appreciate a strong control framework and are a good team player you could be a great fit.

Salary Range:

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.

Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us andapply 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 .

We hope youre 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.