Fund Accountant Manager - Investment Fund Services

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Investment Fund Services accounting team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional accounting and administration servicing for our clients’ assigned registered interval and tender offer funds and other pooled vehicles. As a Fund Accountant Manager, you will oversee the accounting operations and resolution of accounting issues for a variety of clients.

What you will do:

·As the main contact for clients, we will need you to utilize your expertise in the area of domestic and international fund accounting operations and administration for mutual funds, CITs, ETFs and other pooled vehicles. You will 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 providersand internal teams, and work closely with all parties to insure procedures and controls are followed and to provide accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs).

·As a manager of the accounting and key fund administration functions, you will 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.

·Your due diligence and attention to detail during the review process of the operational work will be key to your team’s success while striving for error free accounting and reporting; including signing off on NAVs , reconciliations, revenue packages, dividend distributions, and other fund administration items.

·You will communicate with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries and will resolve issues impacting funds as necessary. Client engagement and a dedication to quality service is a must for success.

·You will conduct performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with the team analysts and supervisors and provide career pathing and training.

·You will also ensure staffing requirements are met by participating in interviews and hiring processes.

·You will provide and foster a team environment to include individual development, promotions and disciplinary action.

·You will support the new business development and relationship teams for prospect calls, client visits and presentations.

·You will 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.

·We want you to succeed and look for future solutions! Through attending and participating in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions, you will acquire the tools to identify processes across the division and organization.

·You will have the opportunity to partner with a diverse team and grow your career.

What we need from you:

·BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.

·Minimum 5 years of experience in the fund services industry, alternatives experience preferred.

·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. Investran and/or Geneva experience strongly preferred.

·Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.

·Excellent leadership, planning, time management and organizational skills.

What we would like from you:

·The self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality.

·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.

·Attention-to-detail to ensure that all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy.

·Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

·As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them.

·Positivity and collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in team environment.

·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.

·Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.Please see our website for more information.https://www.seic.com/

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, 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.  

The position title reflected in this job description is aligned with SEI's current internal job architecture. As part of SEI's role and career framework, internal job titles may not directly correspond to external market titles and may differ from titles previously assigned during an employee's tenure or at the time of hire.

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.

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