Sr Consultant, Financial Reporting

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a n A ccounting and Data Services (ADS) Sr Client Consultant, you will be r esponsible for th e accounting /reporting component of key client relationship s . The ADS Client Consultant serves as the client's main point of contact for reporting communication, manages small projects, evaluates and leads process improvement initiatives, participates in client meetings, tracks KPIs, and maintains 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 Se rves as a liaison to related areas and helps facilitate monthly close cycle Carries out complex , extensive, high - profile activities e.g. direct interaction with top revenue clients and more senior management High level of 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 (<10% travel)

Responsibilities

• Serves as the client's main point of contact for reporting communication
• Manages small projects
• Evaluates and leads process improvement initiatives
• Participates in client meetings
• Tracks KPIs
• Maintains internal documentation
• Serves as the ADS lead throughout the transition for New/Additional Business events
• 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 complex, extensive, high-profile activities e.g. direct interaction with top revenue clients and more senior management
• Builds toward becoming a subject matter expert in technical and reporting knowledge

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