Northern Trust
Director, Finance Technology
Chicago, IL · Director
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$26,115 more — $190,715 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $190,715 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Financial Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Financial Managers (11-3031) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity.
- Continue to Learn, Grow and Evolve No matter what greater means to you, we can help you find it.
- A strong focus on individual career development and growth is just one way we help you reach your goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise‑scale Finance transformation initiatives, including accounting engine modernization, platform consolidation, and data standardization.
- Own end‑to‑end delivery, stability, and evolution of Finance platforms across Planning, ARE, GL, and Regulatory Reporting.
- Lead and develop high‑performing global engineering and product teams.
- Drive disciplined execution across Agile delivery, release management, and incident response.
- Optimize technology spend while improving platform reliability and capability depth.
- Partner with Finance and Treasury leadership to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable technology solutions.
- Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑stakeholder transformation programs.
- Risk & Regulatory partners
- External vendors and strategic partners
Requirements
- A College or University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance Systems, or equivalent relevant work experience is required.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Required Experience & Profile
- Knowledge and Skills Required
Compensation
- $164,600 - 288,000 USD
- Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.
Company info
- We are committed to growing and supporting a diverse team, with a collaborative environment that provides educational and career growth opportunities.
- Director, Finance Technology
- As a Director, Finance Technology, you will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and direction in developing Northern Trust's Finance Technology capabilities and platforms and accountable operational excellence of core Finance technology platforms that support Northern Trust's financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and business decision‑making.
- The role involves working closely with Finance leadership, Regulatory stakeholders, and Technology teams across the enterprise to modernize and operate critical Finance platforms.
- Key areas of responsibility include Financial Planning & Forecasting, Accounting Rules Engine (ARE), Subledger and General Ledger platforms, Regulatory Reporting (including FR2052a), and Finance Data & Controls enablement.
- In this role, you will ensure strong alignment between Finance strategy and technology execution, while driving platform modernization, delivery excellence, and high‑performing teams.
- Scope of Accountability
- Primary Platforms & Capabilities
- Financial Planning & Forecasting platforms
- Accounting Rules Engine (ARE) and subledger capabilities
- General Ledger integrations and close enablement
- Regulatory and liquidity reporting platforms (including FR2052a)
- Finance data lineage, controls, and reconciliation enablement
- Stakeholder Coverage
- Finance (Controller, CFO org, Planning & Treasury)
- Corporate Technology & Data platforms
Equal opportunity
- Reasonable Accommodation
- 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.
Visa & 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).
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