Consultant, Financial Reporting

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Accounting and Data Services (ADS) Client Consultant, you will be responsible for the accounting/reporting component of key client relationships. As the main ADS contact for these clients, you will be responsible for client communication regarding reporting, managing small projects, process improvements, participating in client meetings, tracking KPIs, and maintaining internal documentation. Consultants are also assigned to New/Additional Business events and will serve as the ADS lead throughout the transition. Acts as first point of reference for client inquiries. Provides accounting consulting guidance both internally and externally. Serves as a liaison to related areas and helps facilitate monthly close cycle. Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high-profile activities e.g. direct interaction with top revenue clients and more senior management. Focuses on technical and reporting knowledge, building toward becoming a subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of reporting and products
• Client facing experience with the ability to present detailed concepts
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proven analytical, consultative, and problem-solving skills
• Organized and able to manage time and meet deadlines
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Must reside in or near Chicago and be able to report into the office three times weekly (Choice of days is flexible)
• Willing to travel to client visits
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the accounting/reporting component of key client relationships.
• Serve as the main ADS contact for clients.
• Manage client communication regarding reporting.
• Manage small projects.
• Implement process improvements.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Track KPIs.
• Maintain internal documentation.
• Serve as the ADS lead for New/Additional Business events throughout the transition.
• Act as first point of reference for client inquiries.
• Provide accounting consulting guidance both internally and externally.
• Serve as a liaison to related areas and help facilitate monthly close cycle.
• Carry out relatively complex, extensive, high-profile activities.
• Focus on technical and reporting knowledge, building toward becoming a subject matter expert.

Benefits

• 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 that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level