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Senior Consultant – Fund Administrator – Hedge Fund Services

Senior Consultant – Fund Administrator – Hedge Fund Services

CompanyNorthern Trust
LocationChicago, IL, USA
Salary$83100 – $141300
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 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
  • A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience
  • Experience with Investment Management and/or Financial Services; Hedge Fund specific a plus
  • CPA designation a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting, Master’s degree a plus
  • Big 4 public accounting experience a plus

Responsibilities

  • Review month-end net asset valuation packages
  • 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 closely with technology resources to problem solve and improve processes that increase scalability
  • Drive the accounting responsibilities related to new client launches and conversions
  • Assist in building a high-performance team through learning, development and recruiting
  • Actively participate within Financial Control working groups responsible for executing strategic initiatives
  • Work integrally with international partners to troubleshoot queries and provide feedback related to the compilation of the month end net asset valuation packages

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA designation a plus
  • Master’s degree a plus
  • Big 4 public accounting experience a plus