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SalaryAbout Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
This position will join the SEC Reporting team within the Corporate Controller’s Group. This position is primarily responsible for tasks related to the Forms 10-Q/K, earnings release and Audit Committee decks.
The successful individual will be required to have strong interaction and working relationships with the business, operations, legal, and finance teams. The position will directly report to the Vice President, Manager of SEC Reporting in Chicago.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare assigned footnotes of the SEC Form 10-Q/K and tie-out support, with documented internal controls
- Prepare sections of the quarterly earnings release of the Form 8-K
- Draft discussion of Management’s Discussion and Analysis assigned sections in the 10-Q/K with input from Finance and management
- Prepare Audit Committee materials
- Prepare retirement plan financial statements and work with external auditor
- Process edits received from management and Legal
- Participate in special projects or process improvements, as needed
- Oversight as one of the Workiva SEC platform administrators
Required Skills:
- Ability to research, resolve and communicate complex accounting or reporting issues as they arise
- Ability to complete analytical activities and projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to meet strict deadlines by multi-tasking and prioritizing various assigned deliverables
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and solid documentation techniques
- Advanced Hyperion and Excel skills preferred
Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting and/or Finance is required
- MBA or other advanced degree a plus
- CPA certification preferred
- Experience in accounting, reporting and financial control requirements
- Corporate or industry experience preferred
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
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