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SEI delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future.

The Chief Financial Officer and Asset Management unit leadership at SEI are seeking a new member for the business management team. The Business Manager will focus on the financial aspects of a grouping of business units including the unit P&L’s, revenue and expense plans and forecasts, strategic financial analysis, pricing analysis, client contracting and fees, compensation and coordination with SEI’s Corporate Accounting team, other Business Management teams and the Compliance and Internal Audit Teams. Additionally, the business manager partners with various departments to support sales activity reporting, as well as budgeting and forecasting to successfully manage their product lines and services. The primary goal is to provide financial management to drive business decisions and achieve company goals.

What you will do:

This role seeks someone with strong financial acumen and excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple responsibilities at once while maintaining attention to deadlines. This person should excel at communication, listening, and forming effective working relationships. Key deliverables of this role include the following:

Strategic financial analysis and long-term financial planning, including business analytics.
Strategic partner to business teams and management to support profitability and growth.
Monthly close of the corporate books for all relevant work including accruals, journal entries, asset and cash flow reporting and financial reporting package
Prepare and maintain annual financial plans and monthly forecasts.
Client contracts and management of the billing and fee collection process in partnership with Corporate Accounting.
Expense planning and actual results including insights and recommendations for automation to increase profitability.
Support audit process as requested by Compliance, Internal Audit, Corporate Accounting, and external auditors.
Compliance with Sarbanes Oxley processes and controls
Partner with People & Culture unit in execution of compensation including salary, incentive compensation, and sales compensation.
Participate in acquisition financial review and integration, if applicable
Keep abreast of industry standards and knowledge and be able to communicate with key stakeholders.

What we need from you:

Twelve plus years of relevant and progressive experience in accounting/finance with a financial services company.
BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university with an accounting/finance focus.
Professional experience in wealth and investment management, investment processing, and technology and data-oriented businesses
Experience with automation and implementation of financial processes and systems.
Ability to manage and develop professional staff.
Ability to read, understand and provide input to financial statements and public filings.
Experience with tools such as the Microsoft Tool set (Excel, Copilot, Word, PowerPoint, One Drive, Power BI), Oracle financial tools, Salesforce, Workday
Analytical and diagnostic skills with the ability to analyze business and financial issues and decision options.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, act as a consultant, manage projects and drive the business forward.
Ability to communicate at the executive level.

Attributes we value:

Strong analytical skills
Adaptive learner
Excellent communication
Strong problem solver with proven ability to think creatively and seek optimum solutions.
Naturally innovative, inquisitive, challenging and solution seeking.

SEI’s competitive advantage:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits 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 and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.

SEI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process:

SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals’ personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines.

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