Global Financial Controls Manager

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northern Trust Full time
About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution with a rich history dating back to 1889. As a Fortune 500 company, we provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions. Our commitment to service, expertise, and integrity has enabled us to maintain a strong presence in the financial services industry for over 130 years.

The Manager, Global Financial Controls is a leadership position within the Controller's Group that reports directly to the Corporate Controller. This role is responsible for managing the Global Financial Control teams, which provide governance, oversight, and/or internal control testing of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) program for Northern Trust Corporation in periodic filings of financial information with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Service Organization Control Reports (SOC) program for Northern Trust business areas, and the Comprehensive Capital Analysis & Review (CCAR) program for Northern Trust Corporation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all aspects of the SOX and SOC program.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external Auditors and business partners.
  • Present internal control findings and status updates to various governance bodies, including the Controls Committee, Disclosure Committee, Audit Committee, and other steering committees.
  • Provide comprehensive consulting and leadership to team members and partners at a high technical level.
  • Conduct performance management and career development processes, provide input for staffing, and provide hands-on training to staff.
  • Develop periodic goals, organize the financial control programs, set short-term priorities, monitor all activities, and ensure timely and accurate completion of the work.
  • Develop and/or provide input and support to budget management process.
Requirements:
  • Demonstrated experience in the management of applicable internal control programs.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to build and manage relationships with partners at all levels.
  • Ability to persuade and influence at all levels.
  • Proven ability to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and implement value-added solutions.
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to frequent change.
  • Leadership and organizational skills required to develop periodic goals and to manage and motivate team members towards the goals set.
  • 8-10 years of experience working in public accounting or corporate internal control functions with an emphasis on financial services industry.
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, Accounting or Finance preferred.
  • Qualified Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Internal Auditor a plus.
Working with Us:

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 MyHRH[redacted].

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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