Manager, Investment Fund Services (Hybrid)

About the role

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is seeking a Fund Accountant Manager to oversee the accounting operations and resolution of accounting issues for a variety of clients. The ideal candidate will manage a team supporting the daily accounting operations of assigned funds, support annual audits, coordinate/onboard new funds and clients, serve as a liaison between clients, external service providers and internal teams, and work closely with all parties to ensure procedures and controls are followed and to provide accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs).

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in domestic and international fund accounting operations and administration for mutual funds, CITs, ETFs and other pooled vehicles.
• Manage the team supporting the daily accounting operation of your assigned funds.
• Support annual audits, coordinate/onboard new funds and clients, serve as a liaison between clients, external service providers and internal teams, and work closely with all parties to insure procedures and controls are followed and to provide accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs).
• Provide information to the Financial Reporting team for the preparation and coordination of the annual and semi-annual financial statements; prepare/review SEC filings (e.g., N-PORT, N-CEN ); assist the Tax team with distribution calculation and tax reporting processes, assist Treasury Services with annual fund expense budgets and quarterly updates, including reviewing of expense payments; preparing and reviewing Board related materials.
• Conduct performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with the team analysts and supervisors and provide career pathing and training.
• Support the new business development and relationship teams for prospect calls, client visits and presentations.
• Facilitate the on-boarding of new and converted clients by gathering client requirements, submitting any custom requests and communicating key deliverables to your team members.

Requirements

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the fund services industry.
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team in a daily processing environment.
• Proficiency with fund accounting software.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent leadership, planning, time management and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills as you will primarily support your clients through email and/or phone calls.
• Strong customer service skills as you will be communicating daily with your clients and other service providers.
• A drive to broaden one’s knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments.
• An attention-to-detail to ensure that all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• A positivity and collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in a team environment.
• A curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail: Whether it’s to identify a solution to a problem or possibly help implement a more efficient process or procedure, your skills have a place in our business.

Skills

• The ability to identify and implement solutions to problems.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and quality in all work products.

Benefits

SEI offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being.
• A strong retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A hybrid working environment for most roles.
• Support for working parents.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

SEI offers a flexible schedule for most roles.