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Technical Coordinator, Treasury & Budgeting

Northern Trust · Chicago, IL · $55,200–$88,400 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake before it reached a client or report.

What they are checking: Whether they review their own work carefully, which matters a lot in fund accounting.

Describe how you keep track of many recurring tasks so none are missed.

What they are checking: Whether they have their own reliable system for working mostly without supervision.

How do you stay focused and accurate when working from home part of the week?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep quality and communication steady in a hybrid working model.

What would you do

A fee-based accrual looks off compared to last month. How do you investigate it?

What they are checking: Whether they check assumptions and source data methodically before posting or changing anything.

You have quarterly expense schedules due and an urgent request from a manager. How do you plan your day?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage deadlines independently while handling interruptions.

What would you do if you were unsure how to post an expense in the Fund Accounting system?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for guidance instead of guessing on something that affects fund records.

About the work

Walk me through how you would set up a monthly expense accrual for a fund.

What they are checking: Whether they understand accrual mechanics and how fund expenses build up between payments.

How do you allocate a shared expense across several funds fairly?

What they are checking: Whether they know allocation methods and why accuracy matters to each fund's shareholders.

How does a fund expense affect the fund's net asset value?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the link between expense processing and the NAV that investors see.

How comfortable are you with Excel for reconciliations? Tell me what functions you use most.

What they are checking: Whether they have the practical spreadsheet skills that daily treasury and budgeting work depends on.

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The full job description

As published by Northern Trust.

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Under general supervision (but works independently most of the time) responsible for processing and handling transactions for the Treasury & Budgeting group (T&B). Working Model: Hybrid We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home. Treasury/Budgeting: • Prepare, review and deliver schedule monthly, quarterly and annual Fund expenses. • Update, prepare and revise any fee based expense accruals to the Fund Accounting system. • Properly track, allocate and post expenses in the Fund Accounting records. • Prepare requests for payment of Invoices related to Fund Expenses. • Regularly interact with clients to facilitate invoice payments and fund budgets. • Prepare expense reports for Semi-Annual, Annual and Prospectus reporting. General Role Guidelines/Expectations: • Ensures that the team/divisions goals for accuracy and timeliness are maintained. • Escalates relevant and critical issues to management and all required partner areas in a timely manner. • Reviews and maintains all roles and deadlines for assigned relationships. • Follows core procedures, checklists and client specific procedures on a daily and monthly basis. • Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact. • May have direct interaction with committees and/or senior management • Able to serve as a subject matter expert and mentor more junior level employees • More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience. • 5 years of fund expense administration experience. • Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • #LI-GG1 • #LI-Hybrid Salary Range: $55,200 - 88,400 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides 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 for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Working with Us As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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