Sr Consultant, Fund Accounting

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 worlds 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 three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees whom we call partners and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Working Model: Hybrid

We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Summary

This is a highly specialized and challenging accounting role focused on investment accounting for insurance clients ensuring compliance with NAIC statutory rules and GAAP standards. The position involves preparing regulatory reports managing investment schedules and supporting accurate accounting for insurance-related investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and reviewNAIC statutory investment schedules (Schedule D Parts 15 DA Parts 12 VBY 1B Summary by Country footnotes and interrogatories)
• Ensure compliance withstatutory and GAAP accounting principles
• Manage reporting forfixed income and equity securities including accruals income payments and maintenance transactions
• Provide expertise onderivatives and exposure to Schedule DB (all parts and sections)
• Support accounting conversions and funding processes to meet regulatory guidance
• Collaborate on strategic projects such asnew business initiatives process re-engineering and M&A integration
• Act as a technical advisor on significant business decisions and maintain industry knowledge

Years of Experience Preferred

• 57 years in investment accounting
• Minimum2 year-end cycles experience- they are flexible on years of experience

Required Skills

• Strong understanding ofinvestment accounting and regulatory reporting
• Experience withNAIC statutory schedules and GAAP compliance
• Knowledge offixed income equities and derivatives
• Familiarity withSchedule D and related reporting requirements

Preferred Skills

• CPA highly desirable
• SAP experience a plus
• Exposure toPAM or MAXIM systems
• ASBE and MATT mandatory

Technical Skills

• Investment accounting systems (PAM/MAXIM)
• SAP
• NAIC reporting tools
• Advanced Excel

Soft Skills

• Strongattention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to managecomplex projects and meet strict deadlines
• Excellentcommunication and stakeholder management
• Adaptability in aremote work environment
• #LI-GG1
• #LI-Hybrid

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)

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.

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.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trusts history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

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 or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.