Job Description
About 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.RoleReporting to a Divisional Manager or Head of Financial Reporting Ireland Operations – LimerickResponsible for managing a financial reporting team, including conducting the performance management process. Establish goals/objectives for the team and monitor to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all related tasks. Consult with clients and partners on effective ways to meet needs, translating into actionable steps. Will be responsible for developing ‘early warning’ tools to identify process failures and to improve quality percentages.Principal ResponsibilitiesProvide unrivalled client satisfaction and continuously improve the department’s performance to clients (internal and external) year on year as part of a team.Produce, ensure accuracy, and timely delivery of all interim and annual financial statements allocated to your team, including various tax reporting requirements for clients.Monitor the accounting operation process to ensure 100% quality and timeliness of deliverables.Identify training and development needs and establish performance standards for the department.Guide staff in the resolution of non-routine and complex financial reporting issues.Support and enhance cross-functional communication and knowledge to achieve company success.Keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments.Conduct Partners in Performance Development Reviews for the team as required, and proactively address development and training needs of self and team.Manage all employee-related administration duties for the section.Recruit, select, manage, motivate, and conduct probationary reviews for all direct reports.Seek opportunities to improve productivity and quality within the business group.Produce accurate and timely management information reporting and analysis.Skills / ExperienceExperienceProven experience in the investment management industry through fund administration, asset management, or audit industry.Financial reporting experience preferred.Proven experience in a management role in a Funds Administration or Investment Management Company.Demonstrated leadership and team-building qualities with the ability to motivate a team.Strong communication, presentation, and client-servicing skills.Evidence of successful negotiation skills.Detailed knowledge of both onshore and offshore funds administration, particularly Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS experience.Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory regime related to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.Working knowledge of German / Austrian tax and UK Reporting Regime requirements.SystemsKnowledge of leading Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting systems. Experience with vendors preferred (Bloomberg, Reuters, etc).Understanding of how Fund Accounting systems link and interface with other systems.Process SkillsAbility to provide input into long-term strategy for the department.Client ServiceExperience representing businesses to current clients via presentations.Instill a client service culture among staff, ensuring all clients receive quality service.Contribute to the marketing and sales process to prospective clients via presentations and RFP responses.People ManagementExperience managing teams and delegating responsibility while maintaining control.Experience designing and implementing development plans, training plans, and succession plans for all levels of staff.Be an effective communicator, motivator, coach, and mentor.Business ManagementJointly manage the ongoing success of NT Ireland while maintaining primary responsibility for Financial Reporting.Think creatively and ‘outside of the box’ in taking joint responsibility for other areas.Identify solutions to problems across all areas of the business and work jointly with other managers to implement them.Personal DevelopmentAbility to develop further as the business grows.Genuine interest in own career development.QualificationsRelevant Professional Qualifications.Managerial & PC skills training.Personal QualitiesDisciplined, authoritative, determined.Enthusiastic, good communicator, coach, mentor.Confident, well-balanced, and resilient.Approachable and able to gain respect.Results-oriented, ambitious, highly driven.Enthusiasm to improve company performance and systems.Staff motivator and trainer.Ability to think and act creatively.Identifies solutions as well as issues.Takes initiative to improve areas outside of immediate responsibilities.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 accommodationNorthern 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.For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below. #J-18808-Ljbffr