Consultant, Fund Administrator, Hedge Fund Services at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Hedge FundsIndustries

1-3 years’ experience
Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting (Master’s degree a plus)
CPA designation a plus
Experience with Investment Management and/or Financial Services (Hedge Fund specific a plus)
Big 4 public accounting experience a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with accuracy
Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment
Client focused
Ambitious self-starter with strong technical accounting background

Prepare and review month end net asset valuation packages
Prepare and/or review year-end Financial Statements and work directly with external auditors and client to ensure accuracy of each fund’s annual reports
Interact with client and other shared services teams to obtain understanding of funds’ activities on a month to month basis
Work integrally with international partners to troubleshoot queries and provide feedback related to the compilation of the month end net asset valuation packages
Work closely with technology resources to problem solve
Assist with the accounting responsibilities related to new fund launches
Participate within Financial Control working groups responsible for executing strategic initiatives
Consistently look to streamline and automate the reporting/analytical process with the use of technology