Sr Consultant, Financial Reporting

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Reporting group provides internal and external clients with assistance related to the annual audits and/or SEC filings across a diverse set of investment company types. The group is responsible for the preparations and reviews of fund financial statements in a timely manner while also ensuring accuracy and quality of the reports. The group provides assistance to audit firms in the processes and procedures associated with their annual fund audits for both the registered and non-registered fund base, as well as ensuring the timely and accurate filing of some SEC forms. The group is currently looking for a Sr. Consultant who possesses experience and expertise in the matters of U.S. GAAP, SEC filings and has deep working knowledge of derivatives.

Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of financial statements, and prior experience in review thereof
• Working knowledge of 1940 Act rules & regulations, forms N-CSR, N-MFP, N-PORT & N-CEN
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP), including such topics as ASC 815 & 820
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Ability to make difficult decisions and work with limited supervision
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage ambiguity and complexity
• Strong performer with high standards of integrity & work ethic
• 6 - 8+ years of recent experience in Fund Administration/Financial Reporting industry or related relevant industry
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with DFIN Arc Reporting and Bloomberg are a plus.
• Knowledge of Global InvestOne, Bloomberg and financial reporting systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Management of the day to day operations of clients, including the organization of reporting cycles.
• 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.
• Manage fund and audit/client cycle deadlines to ensure deliverables are met and completing reviews to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Acts as point of contact for Financial Reporting group to external clients
• Review of staff preparations of SEC filings such as N-MFP for registered mutual funds.
• Coordination of audits related to 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.
• Responsible for interacting with various business areas to determine automation needs and provide ongoing systems support

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: Senior