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SEI

Financial technology, operations, and asset management.

Director – Private Equity and Hedge Fund - Alternative Funds

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOaks, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.
  • At least 10 years of proven operations management experience leading multiple teams in a changing environment, or at least 6 years in a public accounting firm with specific financial services experience.
  • Significant direct, relevant experience accounting for mutual funds and other unitized pooled investment vehicles.
  • Strong knowledge of security trading practices in a back-office environment.
  • Familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
  • Experience reviewing fund financial statements and understanding U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for investment companies and related reporting requirements.
  • A proven track record of successfully managing operational teams or departments.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver day-to-day accounting services to internal and external clients for the Director’s bundle of service relationships, managing tactical accounting operations in line with the unit’s vision, goals, and policies.
  • Own and lead operations for a bundle of service relationships, coordinating with operations officers, fund accounting and administration directors, unit personnel, other business units, clients, auditors, and vendors to deliver efficient, standardized service.
  • Direct operations functions, including transaction initiation, service requests across multiple channels, and training through managers and supervisors.
  • Develop and implement procedures to maintain or improve client service, quality, and operational efficiency, and formulate or implement operational policies and procedures in line with corporate standards.
  • Understand, communicate, and resolve client issues in partnership with SEI Relationship Teams.
  • Ensure delivery and quality of Fund Accounting, Shareholder Reporting, and Administration services according to each client’s service model.
  • Serve as a senior technical and operational resource for clients, interact with boards of directors or trustees, and in some circumstances serve as chief financial officer of client funds.
  • Interpret, apply, and communicate accounting and industry rules and regulations, identify trends in investment management, and adjust operational services accordingly.
  • Create, communicate, monitor, and reinforce departmental vision, goals, and objectives; participate in senior management meetings and initiatives; and promote integration of Fund Accounting with other business lines.
  • Participate in management skills training and staff development, set and enforce departmental policies, and develop team goals, action plans, priorities, and progress monitoring.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and monthly one-on-ones with analysts and supervisors; provide career pathing and training; participate in interviews and hiring; and support individual development, promotions, and disciplinary action.
  • Participate in or lead departmental projects and identify process improvements through professional development sessions and cross-division collaboration.
  • Review fund financial statements, fund documents, regulatory filings, budgets, and pro forma analyses; coordinate with Tax and Legal on unique issues.
  • Lead changes intended to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Maintain premier client service, monitor service and quality indicators, establish related goals, and oversee significant fund-level threshold deviations.
  • Manage staff resources to ensure client coverage and service, establish operational control policies and procedures, oversee third-party vendor performance, and monitor annual fund audits.
  • Write and coordinate fund-accounting-related responses to requests for proposals and requests for information.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Certified Public Accountant credential is preferred.
  • Broaden knowledge of financial services by learning new concepts and systems and applying them to daily work.
  • Maintain attention to detail and ensure deliverables meet quality and accuracy standards.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and adapt as client needs change.
  • Use curiosity and critical thinking to identify solutions and help implement more efficient processes or procedures.

About the Company

SEI

Financial technology, operations, and asset management.

SEI is a global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services. Its products and services help financial institutions and other clients deploy capital—whether that capital is money, time, or talent—more effectively, supported by a technology-driven platform and outsourced operations. SEI combines software tools, processing capabilities, and asset management services to customize solutions for each client, managing or advising on about $1.6 trillion in assets as of the end of 2024. Its differences lie in offering an integrated suite that blends fintech, back‑office operations, and asset management at scale, enabling clients to streamline workflows, improve governance, and expand growth objectives. SEI’s goal is to help clients optimize their capital deployment to serve their customers better and achieve their financial objectives.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1968

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