Sr. Accountant - Financial Close and Consolidation

Position Overview This role is part of the Close, Consolidations, and Reporting team within the Corporate Controller's Group at Northern Trust. The position is responsible for owning key aspects of the monthly global close, consolidation, and financial reporting processes for the Corporation. Key Responsibilities Own critical aspects of the monthly close, consolidation, and financial reporting processes. Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analyses. Support SEC reporting, legal entity accounting, and complex accounting matters. Perform financial and variance analysis to identify business drivers, risks, and reporting impacts. Partner with finance, business, audit, and executive stakeholders to communicate results and resolve issues. Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and control enhancements. Maintain compliance with SOX, internal controls, corporate policies, and audit requirements. Lead cross‑functional efforts to deliver accurate, timely, and high‑quality reporting. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred. 7+ years of accounting, financial reporting, close, or consolidation experience. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and foreign currency accounting. Experience in a public company, multi‑entity, multi‑currency environment. Experience supporting audits, SOX compliance, and internal controls. Experience with PeopleSoft, HFM, and/or Workiva preferred. Ability to understand impacts across legal entity, segment, and consolidated reporting. Core Competencies Strong ownership, accountability, and sound judgment. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to drive issues to resolution and influence cross‑functional teams. Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and process efficiency. Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications. Additional Information Working Model: Hybrid – expect to be in the office 60% of the time. Salary Range: $83,100 – $141,300 USD (base pay estimate). Northern Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package and a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status. 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 and accident insurance. Discretionary bonus program (potential equity component). Other voluntary and well‑being benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are made in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr 001 The Northern Trust Company