Senior Consultant, Financial Control, Hedge Fund Services at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Hedge Funds, Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Experienced fund accounting (“Financial Control”) consultant with proven track record in execution and review of accounting and reporting deliverables for multi-billion-dollar hedge fund clients
Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP Hedge Fund reporting requirements and internal controls
Experience working well with and leading others in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong technical accounting skills including working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and Broker Dealer accounting and reporting standards
General understanding of hedge funds and master-feeder structure
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills (“solutions-oriented” mindset)
Ability to learn quickly on-the-job and apply knowledge to develop solutions to complex issues
Client relationship focus

Responsibilities

Execution and review of the monthly close processes and quarterly/annual financial statements for US GAAP Hedge funds (variety of strategies including fixed income, quantitative, equity, multi-strategy), IFRS international funds (Asia, UK, Ireland), and Broker Dealer entities
Collaborating with various Northern Trust and Client stakeholders for project initiatives and implementations around key topics including process automation, FinTech implementations, internal technology requirement development and testing
Developing best practice process documentation and review procedures
Working with team members for best-in-class service, with a mindset of developing junior team members through trust and candor
Serving as key point of contact with client for status of deliverables, reporting changes, and quality feedback
Coordinating and leading collaborative debrief meetings with colleagues and client contacts for quality/efficiency improvements
Acting as subject matter expert within team for accounting and reporting matters
Collaborating with internal control specialists to maintain SOC 1 equivalent control environment
Liaising with external auditors and coordinating timely responses to inquiries to ensure accuracy of financial statements
Assisting in project planning, resource allocation, and prioritization of project initiatives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fund AccountingFinancial ControlUS GAAPHedge Fund ReportingInternal ControlsAccounting DeliverablesReporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for this Senior Consultant role?

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Is this Senior Consultant position remote or does it require office work?

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What key skills and experience are required for this role?

The role requires experience in fund accounting (Financial Control), a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP Hedge Fund reporting requirements and internal controls, a proven track record of working well with and leading others in a fast-paced environment, and knowledge of monthly close processes for US GAAP Hedge funds, IFRS funds, and Broker Dealer entities.

What is the company culture like at Northern Trust for this team?

The culture emphasizes feeling valued, a sense of belonging among trusted colleagues, potential for growth, flexibility to integrate work with personal life, best-in-class service, high client satisfaction, and developing junior team members through trust and candor in a high-profile dedicated client team.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Consultant position?

A strong candidate has proven experience in fund accounting for hedge funds, expertise in U.S. GAAP reporting and internal controls, the ability to lead others in a fast-paced environment, and skills in collaborating on projects like process automation and FinTech implementations.